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The Elk Hair Sedge is one of the most popular and effective dry flies, designed to imitate adult caddisflies (sedges). Its buoyant elk hair wing and palmered hackle allow it to float well in fast and rough water, making it an excellent choice for trout and grayling throughout the caddis season.

Hook: Standard dry fly hook, sizes #10–#18

Materials:

* Thread: Brown or tan
* Body: Dubbed hare’s ear, superfine dubbing, or antron in tan, olive, or brown
* Rib: Fine gold wire (optional)
* Hackle: Brown or grizzly cock hackle, palmered through the body
* Wing: Natural elk hair
* Head: Thread

The Elk Hair Sedge is valued for its exceptional floatation, durability, and realistic caddisfly silhouette, making it a must-have pattern for any fly angler.