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Raffine & CDC Caddis

 
tied by dwiltshire
Fly Type: Dry,
Target Species: Trout,
Recommended Region: General Europe,
Imitation: Caddis Flies,
Material List: Hook: B100 #16 -12
Thread: Moser Powersilk, orange
Thorax: yellow / olive hare's mask
Wing: Golden Brown raffine
Hackle: CDC
Tying Instructions: CDC is spun in a split thread.

Thorax of hare is kept very sparse - a little wax on the silk can help here.
Presentation Tips: Dead-drift as the evening light fades.

This pattern can even be fished wet - just watch the leader for signs of a take.