Crystal Coachman Caddis
Castlegar and area is known for the abundant caddis fly hatches. As the season progresses so does the size and colour of the caddis flies. The hatch changes every 1-2 weeks, and every corner, back eddy, and run can have a different caddis hatch in progress.
The Crystal Coachman Caddis is a dry fly attractor pattern. Although it is a dry fly, it is tied on a wet fly hook to prevent the hook from straightening out by the large Columbia River rainbow trout. This is a custom pattern created and tied by Rod Zvaduk to mimic a portion of the local caddis hatch.
Crystal Coachman Caddis Materials List
- Size 14 S82 Mustad hook
- 6/0 Thread –Red
- Golden Pheasant Tippet -Dyed Red
- Peacock Hurl
- UV Krystal Flash
- Deer Hair, Short & Fine –Light or Dark
About the Tyer
Rod Zavaduk is the owner/operator of Castlegar Sports Centre and Fly Shop; a retail fly fishing outlet and guide service. He began fishing the Columbia River in the late 70s and has been a licensed guide for over 25 years. Rod has studied entomology for 40 plus years and is an expert in the local hatches and insect life cycles. The majority of flies sold in Rod’s shop are hand tied and specialized for the local waterways. Many of the flies are tried and true custom patterns that cannot be purchased anywhere else. Rod estimates he ties 5,000 flies each year.
Visit CastlegarFlyShop.ca to see more of Rod’s hand tied flies, or stop by the new location at 2243 6th Avenue in Castlegar.
