CDC Midge Emerger
The CDC Midge Emerger is a dynamite small pattern originated by Shane Stalcup. Tied by Hans Stephenson of Dakota Angler & Outfitter in Rapid City, South Dakota. The CDC soft...
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Tying the CDC Mayfly Dun
The CDC Mayfly Dun is an awesome all purpose mayfly dun imitation. This pattern is an easy and quick fly to tie but very effective. I use the CDC Mayfly...
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Tying the F-Fly
How to tie a F-fly. A great, simple to tie dry fly. Don't be fooled by this fly- it might look too simple to be effective, but it catches loads...
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CDC Split Winged Sparkle Dun
Blue Winged Olives (aka Baetis) create superb early and late season hatches. This simple but effective take on the sparkle dun pattern features a split CDC wing. Fish this fly...
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CDC Emerging Mayfly Nymph Fly Tying Video
This has been a very successful pattern for imitating emerging late summer yellow mayflies, especially pale evening duns. It has fooled many selective fish on our tailwater. The body and...
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CDC Extended Body Dun Fly Tying Video
This video features an extended body technique I came up with several years ago. It has worked quite well to imitate Baetis mayflies and PMDs. Change the color of the...
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Fly Tying Video-Blood Midge Pupa
A fly tying video demonstrating a simple and effective blood midge pupa. Featuring the Daiichi 1273 red hook. Materials: Hook: Daiichi 1273 size 16-18 Thread: Ultra Thread 70 Tail: White...
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Tying the CDC Klinkhammer Special
This is a twist on the original Klinkhammer Special. Both the post and hackle are made from CDC. This pattern sits nicely on the water's surface. The CDC hackle undulates...
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Tying the Pheasant Tail Midge Pupa
I can't recall where I first came across this simple pattern, but it has been very effective for selective fish feeding on midge pupa in the surface film. I grease...
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Tying the Shuttlecock Buzzer
Materials: Hook: Tiemco 2488 size 14-22 Thread: Wapsi UTC 70 Denier Fl. Orange Thread: Wapsi UTC 70 Denier Color to match body color Rib: Silver Ultra Wire Wing: Natural Dun...
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