Overview

The Caddis Poopah Brass Bead is a proven pattern that expertly imitates one of a trout’s most reliable year-round food sources: the caddis pupa. Designed by Tim Fox for the Lower Sacramento River, this fly has earned a permanent place in guide boxes across the country. It features a slim, tapered body tied with ultra-durable vernille for lifelike texture and profile, ribbed with fine wire for added realism and longevity. The brass bead provides a moderate sink rate—perfect for getting the fly into the strike zone quickly without overpowering delicate presentations.

A soft hackle collar mimics the movement of emerging legs and wings, bringing the fly to life as it drifts through the current. The Poopah is an excellent choice for dead-drift nymphing, tight-line setups, or even swung through riffles during active emergence. Whether you’re fishing freestone rivers, tailwaters, or spring creeks, this pattern consistently produces when caddis are present—or even when they’re not.

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