tctrout 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2016 My father has decided to return to duck hunting, which is a bonus for me. I've tried my best to explain and show him the "select" cdc feathers, but an article with pictures would be great. Has anyone come across a good one over the years that shows the process and the types of feathers to select? Thanks! Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kentuckysteve 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2016 Here is an article that explains it. http://3brothersflies.com/2012/11/29/diy-fly-fishing-how-to-find-cdc-feathers-on-a-duck/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phg 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2016 It's really pretty easy. On the back of the duck, just in front of the tail, you'll find a bump. That bump is the preen gland, All the under feathers in that area are CDC. Most ducks have a ton of oiler puffs. As you move out from the preen gland, you begin to get the other types of CDC. I don't think there are as many of the longer types, but, as puffs are what I use the most of, I don't worry about them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVette 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2016 Man, i wish i had a good selection like that. CDC around here is pretty miserable at best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crackaig 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2016 Here is my shot of the location being demonstrated by Mr CdC, Marc Petitjean. Cheers, C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tctrout 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2016 Thanks for the information! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stabgnid 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2016 I wish I lived back in Indiana So my buddy's would get me some duck feathers.. I'm going to start working with CDC it looks interesting and quill body's are the bomb !! Steve-stabgnid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
