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Olsen’s Front-End Loader Caddis – Tan
Designed by world champion angler Devin Olsen

Looking for a caddis pattern that floats high, takes a beating, and doubles as a dry-dropper workhorse? The Front-End Loader Caddis (Tan) is built to do it all.

• High Buoyancy: Foam and wing design keep it riding flush even with a weighted dropper beneath.

• Deadly Caddis Profile: Tan body and natural wing imitate adult caddis perfectly.

• Versatile Setup: Ideal for dry-fly purists during a hatch or as the top fly in a dry-dropper rig.

Whether caddis are hatching off the riffles or you’re probing pocket water with a nymph underneath, this pattern is tough to beat. A proven fish-catcher from small creeks to big rivers.

There are plenty of caddis imitations on the market, but few balance realism, buoyancy, and durability like the Front-End Loader Caddis. Designed by competition angler Devin Olsen, this fly is more than just a look-alike—it’s a tool.

On the water, it rides low and flush in the surface film, just like a natural caddis. But thanks to its foam “loader” head, it can hold up a tungsten dropper without sinking, making it an excellent choice for dry-dropper fishing. In tests on Tasmanian streams and mainland rivers, it held its shape cast after cast, even after multiple fish.

Strengths:

• Stays afloat with a nymph tied beneath.

• Matches the hatch during evening caddis rises.

• Durable enough to last multiple sessions.

Things to watch:

• Heavy double-nymph rigs may still overwhelm its buoyancy.

• Tan colour is subtle—add a high-viz sighter if fishing in glare.

Verdict:
If you’re chasing trout during a caddis hatch or need a reliable top fly for dry-dropper setups, the Olsen’s Front-End Loader Caddis in Tan deserves a permanent spot in your fly box.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – A must-have modern caddis pattern for Australian waters.

Product Code: OLIMRQL56