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cdc wing caddis

 
tied by flyboy
Target Species: Trout,
Recommended Region: Southeast US,
Imitation: Caddis Flies,
Material List*:
Hook: Diichi #1150
Thread: 8/0 UNI rusty brown
Body: angora goat-burnt orange
Wing: rust colored type 4 CDC
Thorax: Peacock Herl
Antenna: wood duck fibers
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Tying Instructions: Start thread 1/3 shank length behind eye.Wind thread to rear.

Dub body to thread starting point.

Prepare CDC wing- remove the fibers from one side of a type 4 CDC feather and trim the remaining fibers at an angle. Double the feather over on it's self and tie in.

Tie in peacock and wrap thorax.

Tie in antenna.

Tie off thread and whip finish head.