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Deer Hair Sedge (Fly Fishing)

The information below pertains to artificial flies used in fly fishing that mimic sedges and sometimes incorporate deer hair or other sedge-like plants. This is not about the plants themselves.

Considerations for Pets

• The artificial flies described may contain small parts (e.g., hooks, thread) that could be a choking hazard if ingested by pets.

Considerations for Children

• Artificial flies, particularly those with hooks, present a potential safety hazard for children due to the risk of injury from sharp objects.

Common Names

• Deer Hair Sedge
• G & H Sedge (Goddard Caddis)
• Deer Sedge

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

• Deer hair is used in the construction of the Deer Hair Sedge fly, valued for its buoyancy.
• Various materials like CDC (Cul de Canard) and elk hair may be blended with deer hair.

Interactions with Other Organisms

• These artificial flies are designed to attract trout.

Quirky Facts

• The Deer Hair Sedge is considered an "unorthodox" looking fly, yet is a proven fish catcher, especially when trout are feeding on large sedges at dusk.

Deer Sedge (Carex hallii)

Scientific Name and Taxonomy

• Scientific Name: Carex hallii
• Common Name: Deer Sedge, Hall's Sedge
• Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
• Genus: Carex

Synonyms

• The text references "General Synonyms Classification Wetland Related Links. Carex hallii Olney" indicating that this sedge may have synonyms, but they are not explicitly listed.