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Jigged CDC Pheasant Tail

Nymph · Trout · Grayling · Advanced · 1 version

Classic Recipe

• Hook Jig hook, 14-20
• Thread Brown 8/0

Materials

• Bead Slotted tungsten (1)
• Tail Pheasant tail fibers (short)
• Body Pheasant tail fibers (wrapped)
• Rib Fine copper wire (spiral)
• Wingcase CDC feather (folded over)
• Thorax Peacock herl (2 strands)

How to tie it

1. Slide slotted bead on jig hook
2. Tie in tail and wire
3. Wrap pheasant tail body
4. Wrap rib
5. Tie in CDC feather for wingcase
6. Wrap peacock thorax
7. Fold CDC over, tie off
8. Whip finish

Tying videos

• Jigged CDC Pheasant Tail — Charlie's Fly Box (YouTube)
• Jigged CDC Pheasant Tail — Caddis Fly Angling Shop (YouTube)
• Jigged CDC Pheasant Tail — AvidMax (YouTube)

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