Photo courtesy of Ryota Oki
We are fortunate to know some dedicated steelhead anglers in Northwest America who help us design steelhead patterns on tubes. One such angler is Ms. Hannah Chloë Thorne Belford, owner of the Damdochax River Lodge in northern British Columbia, Canada. Hannah requested the Fall Caddis. She noted, “Hatches happen all fall, but I really notice them in October. Steelhead loves them, and you’ll see big ‘trout’ sipping them on foam lines, but it’s not trout 😃 A version of the Fall Caddis on your riffling hitch tube would be a great fly to use.”
The Fall Caddis fly pattern, also known as the October Caddis, gained popularity among fly tiers and anglers who recognised the importance of imitating this significant fall hatch. Fly tyer and author Randall Kaufmann, an influential figure in the fly fishing community, developed several effective patterns for this hatch. Although the exact origin of the Fall Caddis fly cannot be attributed to a single individual, it has evolved through various adaptations and improvements by different anglers over the years.rivers.
Fall Caddis tube Wake fly # 6 This is a 40-millimetre fly (from front to end of tail). The body is 27 millimetres long, equivalent to a # 6 fly. (the fly is here seen with a Partridge Patriot Barbless Stinger # 6 tied on our incomparable riffling hitch tube 3.2 millimetres
The Grease Liner is a classic steelhead wake fly pattern designed by Mr. Harry Lemire in the early ’60s. Once a favorite and a “must-have” wake fly, it was gradually replaced by flies that wake more easily. We now tie the Grease Liner on our Riffling Hitch tube, ensuring it wakes just as well as our modern wake fly patterns. This blend of tradition and innovation makes the Grease Liner a valuable addition to any angler’s fly box.
Tube Grease Liner – Wake fly – Medium # 4 Black This is a 45-millimetre fly (from front to end of tail). The body is 27 millimetres long, equivalent to a # 4 fly. (the fly is here seen with a Partridge Patriot Barbless Stinger # 6
New in the shop: Partridge NTD Nordic Tube Single #8
Due to popular demand, we now offer a smaller version of the Partridge NTD Nordic Tube Single, size #8. This hook in # 6 is featured in photos with the Fall Caddis and Grease Liner steelhead wake flies.
This high-quality, wide-gaped single hook has needle-sharp points and a special barb system. It’s strong and durable, perfect for small to medium tube flies.
We’ve curated a selection of classic Bombers tied on Partridge CS42/R Bomber Dry Fly Hooks. Available in three colours and sizes 6, 8, and 10, flies crafted to meet your angling needs. See them in the shop
