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CDC Caddis

Dry Fly · Trout · Grayling · Beginner · 6 versions

Classic Recipe

• Hook Standard dry fly, 14-20
• Thread Olive or tan 8/0

Materials

• Body Olive superfine dubbing (slim)
• Underwing Pearl Krystal Flash (2 strands)
• Wing Natural CDC (2 feathers, tent-style)
• Head Dubbing (small)

How to tie it

1. Dub slim body from bend to 1/4 point
2. Tie in flash underwing
3. Tie CDC feathers flat over body, tent-style
4. Dub small head, whip finish

Other versions

5 more in the app: Classic Recipe (2), Fischer's Flies, Fischer's Flies (2), Fischer's Flies (3), Fly Fish Food Tie.

Tying videos

• CDC Caddis — Sport Fishing on the Fly (YouTube)
• CDC Caddis — Fly Fish Food (YouTube)
• CDC Caddis — Fly Fish Food (Fly Fish Food (tutorial))

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