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CDC Jig Nymph

Nymph · Trout · Grayling · Intermediate · 2 versions

Classic Recipe

• Hook Jig hook, 14-18
• Thread Olive or brown 8/0

Materials

• Bead Slotted tungsten (1)
• Tail Coq de Leon (short)
• Body Turkey biot (segmented)
• Thorax Peacock herl (2 strands)
• Collar CDC fibers (sparse, swept back)

How to tie it

1. Slide bead on jig hook
2. Tie in tail
3. Wrap biot body
4. Wrap peacock thorax
5. Tie in CDC fibers swept back
6. Whip finish

Other versions

1 more in the app: Fischer's Flies.

Tying videos

• CDC Jig Nymph — Davie McPhail (YouTube)
• CDC Jig Nymph — South of North Fly Fishing (YouTube)
• CDC Jig Nymph — Fly Fish Food (YouTube)

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