"As a guide in the Upper Gunnison Watershed, I spent years developing the Fraddis to effectively imitate multiple stages of a caddis’ lifecycle, after finding traditional patterns like the Hare’s Ear slacking in local rivers.
The Fraddis, named for its resemblance to a Frenchie and a Caddis, has proven highly effective across Colorado and Montana, gaining popularity among fellow guides for its versatility.
Although I initially designed the Fraddis to imitate net-spinning Caddis; with its unique profile and CDC collar, it mimics not only various caddis life stages but also green drakes and immature stoneflies, making it a reliable all-around searching pattern."
- Signature Tyer Adam Engleman