FlyFysher
CDC & Elk
A wrapped CDC feather supplies both body and moving fibers beneath a hair wing.
- At the vise
- Beginner friendly
- Common sizes
- #12–18
At the vise.
Work through the numbered steps in order. Use the written materials and proportions as your guide; select an image for a closer look.
Prepare
Start thread behind the eye. Tie the CDC feather by its tip at the bend.
Wrap CDC
Wind the feather forward, allowing longer fibers to project from the body. Tie off behind the eye.
Hair wing
Clean and stack a small hair bunch. Tie it above the body with tips at the bend.
Finish
Trim the hair butts into a short head. Whip finish beneath them; keep cement off the CDC.
On the water.
Drift over caddis-feeding trout. Dry the CDC gently after a fish so the fibers can spread again.
Find your CDC & Elk.
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Recipe references
Materials and tying methods may vary between versions. Compare the sources below for this dressing.
Portrait reference
Pattern dressings vary; use the written recipe for exact materials and proportions.
