FlyFysher
RS2
Split tails, a slim body, and a short CDC wing suggest an emerging mayfly.
- At the vise
- Intermediate
- Common sizes
- #16–24
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.
Split the tails
Cover the shank. Attach two tail fibers about one shank long; separate them with a small thread bump and crossing wraps.
Abdomen
Dub a very slender taper from the bend to the front third.
Wing and thorax
Tie a small CDC bunch pointing rearward. Trim it short, then dub a small thorax around the tie-in.
Finish
Whip finish at the eye. Apply cement only to the thread, keeping it off the CDC.
On the water.
Fish in or just below the surface film, or ungreased deeper in a nymph rig. Use small, sparse versions when trout focus on emergers.
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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.
