Maybe, it is coincidence. Maybe, CDC really works. But, the CDC Caddis looks good and CDC really makes a fly go.
You wrap a CDC feather around the hook and add some elk hair. That’s it. I am making two versions, one with dark dun CDC and the other with pink. The latter seems to work especially well.
Here is a video:
Am loading up the fly boxes while the Arctic blast makes its way through New England.
It is a great pattern and has supplanted my Elk Hair Caddis Patterns. Got to pay attention to the CDC feather you use though.
Good to hear! I use a longer feather if possible. Or, I use a materials clip to use leftover feathers–not as ideal, but still gives that buggy look.
Jo, that is a great pattern which I have enjoyed good success with, both with and without CDC. On some versions I tie in and palmer a short stiff hackle the length of the body and tie in a hackle on the thread collar as well. It floats like a cork for a good while and is good fished on its own, but also makes for a good strike indicator.
During this cold spell I have good memories of connecting with rising trout on the elk hair or deer hair caddis. I took vacation time intending to fish, but I am tying some flies with my free time instead.
Best,
Sam
Thanks, Sam, for writing in. Yes, I also am making flies and also am organizing my fly boxes.