LuciV 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2015 Hi guys, Here is a nymph that I recommend to all who like to add CDC in tying nymphs. This model is simple and effective and I never go for trout in May and June without having this model in size 12 and 14. Normally I fish using a long leader (6m aprox ) with 2 flies and this one is on the dropper. Whet water is ginger clear ( depending if is cold outside and snow from Alpine mountains didn't start melting ) I don't use a hot spot. A few small tricks for beginners: -to have a visible hot spot I start ribbing saving a small space of 2mm of orange thread. If I make turns with ribbing materials right away from butt I cover a big part of the orange spot and will not be so visible. -when I make the hackle , I fix the CDC barb from the tip and I don't apply more than 3 turns.The stem is more elastic in the tip area and the length of the CDC will suit perfectly for these type of flies. cheers, Lucian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeBillingsley 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2015 I like it, Lucian. I think CDC is probably the most ignored material for subsurface flies. I like it much better for wets and nymphs than I do for winging dries, unless it is just used sparsely for an underwing and not depended on to float the fly. Add a collar of CDC to almost any subsurface fly and it will impart movement and life to otherwise static fly. Nice tie. Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuciV 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2015 Hi Joe, Totally agree with you. CDC in water has a particular transparency and movement. I like it very much and I use it a lot for nymphs and wet flies cheers lucian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whatfly 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2015 Nice pattern. Simple and to the point. Odd how pervasive the notion of the 'hot spot' is on continental patterns, versus US flies. Might have to fiddle with the idea a bit more this season... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
planettrout 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2015 One other plus for CDC in sub-surface patterns is the ability of the barbules to trap air bubbles. This effect is enhanced by dusting the fly with a floatant like Frog's Fanny...Nice tie Lucian ! PT/TB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcozzz 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2015 me likes it, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maj Bob 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2015 Very nice, Lucian. Would you mind listing the ingredients? I'm fairly new to this game, and would like to try to duplicate it, and from there, experiment. Cheers, Bob Hendry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacktjl 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2015 Great photography Lucian. It shows just how precise your tying style is. Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TableGrouch 0 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 Lucian - Your fly "fishes!" I've been tearing quite a few up releasing trout with hemostats, so I made a slight modification to help with durability. I've been twisting the ribbing with a fine silver wire before wrapping the rib. Thanks. Nice tie! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIN-ITE 34 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2015 I think that the ribbing is Pearl Quill Body that can be had at Performance Flies. It is very durable and does not need to be reinforced with wire. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 28, 2015 Very nice!!!!!!! Gonna have to add that one to my box. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tidewaterfly 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2015 That's a wonderful looking fly! I like the "buggy" appearance & some flies I've tied in the past with pearl ribs have always been productive! I too will be copying it! Thanks Lucian! One question, do you ever change the "hot spot" color on them? I'm thinking a bright green might also be good! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dubs 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 very nice, I might spin up some to drift this fall for the great lakes steelhead around here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogueFlies 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2015 Hi guys, Here is a nymph that I recommend to all who like to add CDC in tying nymphs. This model is simple and effective and I never go for trout in May and June without having this model in size 12 and 14. Normally I fish using a long leader (6m aprox ) with 2 flies and this one is on the dropper. Whet water is ginger clear ( depending if is cold outside and snow from Alpine mountains didn't start melting ) I don't use a hot spot. A few small tricks for beginners: -to have a visible hot spot I start ribbing saving a small space of 2mm of orange thread. If I make turns with ribbing materials right away from butt I cover a big part of the orange spot and will not be so visible. -when I make the hackle , I fix the CDC barb from the tip and I don't apply more than 3 turns.The stem is more elastic in the tip area and the length of the CDC will suit perfectly for these type of flies. cheers, Lucian What dubbing did you use?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
branden_fritzemeier_67 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2015 Probably hares ear are squirrel dubbing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
