2016年1月9日 · The slender strands of CDC flow back beautifully over the body, replicating the legs of a fluttering golden stone nymph. Of course, the colors can be altered to match darker stones as well. It's easy to add or substitute a CDC collar on common patterns like the ubiquitous Prince Nymph or Pheasant Tail, and I find it especially useful on caddis ...

In most cases, ticks need only to be identified to the genus level to rule-out potential vectors of disease. Ticks are best identified by examining non-engorged adults. Nymphs may lack certain diagnostic features and in engorged individuals, certain features (festoons, anal …

2022年2月15日 · The slender strands of CDC flow back beautifully over the body, replicating the legs of a fluttering golden stone nymph. Of course, the colors can be altered to match darker stones as well. It's easy to add or substitute a CDC collar on common patterns like the ubiquitous Prince Nymph or Pheasant Tail, and I find it especially useful on caddis ...

2023年5月24日 · When a CDC hackled nymph is initially tied on, the fibers hold air bubbles, which is realistic to the trout. The collar adds attraction till saturated, then it only provides motion. The crafty nympher casts his Perdigon 3-4 times, and then uses a desiccant to dry the fibers.

The CDC dubbing on the body and the straggling filaments suggest anything from sprawling insect legs, to trailing nymphal shucks, to crippled wings. Over the past decade, the CDC & Elk has taken fish consistently on many waters and several continents. It is a pattern deceptive in its simplicity and versatility.

CDC, which stands for “cul de canard,” is a very unique type of duck feather that is commonly used in the tying of dry flies. Cul de canard is a french phrase meaning “duck bottom” or “rear of the duck.” CDC feathers are naturally fluffy and come in all colors including black, brown, green, olive, and yellow.

2020年12月18日 · A third Euro nymph style features a collar of CDC wrapped at the back of the bead, like the Duracell or a Howell’s Shuck-It. CDC is chosen for two reasons. First, it’s easy to work with, can be torn to length and still look natural, …

CDC-Enhanced Gold-Ribbed Hare’s Ear. HOOK: Your favorite 1X-long nymph hook, sizes 18 to 10. BEAD: Gold bead. WIRE: Nontoxic .020-inch weighting wire. THREAD: Gray or tan 8/0 (70 denier). TAIL: Pheasant tail fibers. RIB: Small gold embossed tinsel. ABDOMEN: Hare’s-ear or Hare’s Ear Plus dubbing. HACKLE: Natural dun CDC feather.

2019年1月6日 · CDC is a material that traps air bubbles and creates unique movement underwater, so I have incorporated it a lot to sub-surface patterns lately. This bug can be fished deep on a nymph rig, mid column, or right near the surface on a greased leader rig.

2011年1月5日 · Using CDC For Nymphs By now, we're all pretty familiar with the use of cul-de-canard (CDC) on dry flies and emerger patterns. This magical, nondescript feather is found near the preening gland of a duck, and has become a common, practical feature of …