Sedges or caddis flies encompass a large group of aquatic flies. They are a very useful species to the fly fisherman and do not seem to have been so badly affected by the decline in fly abundance. Indeed they have thrived on some rivers where upwing fly numbers have collapsed. Sedges can make life easy for fishermen as they are big, active and splashy! Delicate casts are not always essential, while allowing the a Sedge Dry Fly to drag can often induce a powerful take.
Warm and still summer evenings are the normal time to fish Sedge Dry Flies but be alert for hatches at other times. Large hatches can be seen as early as May if there is a hot spell, or as late as October in an Indian Summer. One or two species are active during the day.
Perhaps the most exciting form of dry fly fishing is to be had with Sedge Dry Flies. Fishing a large pattern as the light is fading and striking at a splash hoping that the massive trout took your fly!
Fighting Trout
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Elk Hair Sedge
 Elk Hair Sedge |
G&H Sedge
 G&H Sedge |
Sedgehog
 Sedgehog |
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Size 10-16 |
Size 8-12 |
Size 10-12 |
| The Elk Hair Sedge represents an adult sedge (caddis fly). It is best fished on late on a warm summer evening on lakes and rivers but can be fished at other times, particularly when the river species grannom is hatching. | The G&H Sedge represents an adult sedge or caddis fly. It is best fished on late summer evenings when the air is still. Dragging the fly across the water’s surface can be a successful technique as the adult sedges are very active. | The Sedgehog as its name implies is an adult sedge pattern. It is best fished on summer evenings. There is no need for delicate casts with Sedge patterns as the adult flies land on the water with quite some force. |
| River - Yes
Lake - Yes Time of Year - Summer Weather/Time – Still, warm evenings |
River - Yes
Lake - Yes Time of Year - Summer Weather/Time – Still, warm evenings |
River - Yes
Lake - Yes Time of Year - Summer Weather/Time – Still, warm evenings |
