Antifreeze Caddis Jig – Umpqua (Barbless)
The Antifreeze Caddis was designed to create a realistic, durable, and fairly heavy fly. I took the body designed from my stunted sally and applied it to the caddis body to create the even and tight segmentation you will see on naturals. This was then combined with ostrich hurl, and a strip of scud back to force the hurl downward giving a nice profile of legs wiggling while a caddis is tumbling down river. This fly will grab the fish’s attention, but isn’t gaudy enough to spook even the most pressured fish. It’s easily fishable underneath an indicator, with a dry dropper, and euro rigs alike. Designed by Walter Newman.
Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Ostrich hurl, scud, stunted sally |
| Design | Realistic caddis with segmented body and wiggling leg profile |
| Hook Type | Barbless |
| Use Case | Dry fly, dropper, euro rig, under indicator |
FAQ
What makes the Antifreeze Caddis realistic?
The fly features a tight, segmented body based on a stunted sally and includes ostrich hurl with a scud strip to create a natural wiggling leg profile as it tumbles downstream.
Can this fly be used in pressured waters?
Yes, the Antifreeze Caddis is designed to be subtle and not gaudy, making it effective even in pressured fishing situations without spooking fish.
Is the hook barbless?
Yes, the hook is barbless, which makes it easier to remove from fish and reduces injury to the catch.
Blake Clark –
This caddis fly performs well in both still and moving water. The realistic wiggling legs catch fish that are otherwise uninterested. I’ve used it under indicators and with dry droppers, and it consistently gets bites. The barbless hook makes it easy to retrieve without damaging the fish.
Jonathan Ferguson –
Great detail in the body and leg profile. It looks natural and works well in moderate current. I noticed it holds up well in longer casts and doesn’t break easily. A solid choice for caddis imitations.
Audrey Young –
Used this fly during a late-season trout run. It attracted fish that had been ignoring other patterns. The subtle color and movement made it stand out without being flashy. Highly recommended for pressured waters.