Cat's Caddis Larva, aka Green Cheeseburger

Endorsement for the “Cheeseburger” Caddis Larvae, by Cat Toy

As someone who’s been fly fishing Colorado’s waters for over 50 years, I’ve seen a lot of patterns come and go—but the Cheeseburger caddis larvae from Cat Toy is in a league of its own. This fly is flat-out the best I’ve ever used. It has that rare combination of innovation and irresistible effectiveness. I love fishing it—but more importantly, the fish love it even more. Whether you’re on a pressured tailwater or a backcountry creek, the Cheeseburger gets results.

George Pollack

Fly Fishing Colorado for 50+ Years

The Green Cheeseburger.

The caddis larva is the immature stage of an aquatic insect in the order Trichoptera.   The larval stage is the longest, lasting months to over a year, depending on species.  Larvae are worm-like, with a hardened head capsule and strong mandibles.  The caddis larva has a soft-bodied, usually olive-green, cream, caddis green, and tan.  They have a dark head capsule with strong mandibles and six legs near the front.

They are found in our rivers, creeks, streams, and lakes, especially in clean, oxygen-rich waters.

Cat's Caddis Larva.

This deadly effective caddis larvae is a food source year-round to trout especially in the spring and summer months when larvae are more active.  Cast into the riffles, runs, and pocket water, where natural caddis larvae are most abundant.  Fish it down near the bottom, dead drift to imitate a natural tumbling larva.

Buttery brownie fooled by an olive Green Cheeseburger.

Thank you, George, as I wanted to share his wonderful endorsement of gratitude for my Cat's Caddis Larva available at Discount Flies!  Or, send me an email at cattoy.flyfish@gmail.com for ordering and tied from me personally!  $3 each, or purchase a dozen for $30.  I tie them on Togens 3x Heavy Scud hook to bring in those powerful, big fish.  Colors available are olive, caddis green, sand, and chartreuse.

Fishing in the creeks with great success!

See you on the river!