RIO's Knotty Zirdle RIO Spey Accessories While most “Trout” Caddis patterns

While most “Trout” Caddis patterns out there work just fine for this type of fishing they are not ideal for swinging and holding on to bigger trout and steelhead

Possibly our most beloved streamer pattern

it delivers small to medium size flies to picky trout and protects light tippets during battle

you'd find this nymph if you looked up beatis in the dictionary

The hat you reach for when you’re hauling to the water

RIO's Knotty Zirdle RIO Spey Accessories While most “Trout” Caddis patternsThe Zirdle is a cross between a Girdle Bug and a Zonker, but we spiced ours up by knotting the legs, giving it a creepy crawly vibe. This pattern can pass as a leech or a sculpin, but we feel it shines as a fleeing crawdad. Its weight gives it a nice neutral behavior, allowing the legs and bunny to move enticingly.