{"product_id":"semperfli-pro-grade-cdc-feathers","title":"Semperfli Pro Grade CDC Feathers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSemperfli Pro Grade CDC - 30 Large Feather Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e30 Large Premium Feathers per Pack • 5.5–6 cm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSemperfli Pro Grade CDC is a premium selection of large, carefully graded CDC feathers chosen for consistency, fibre quality and tying performance. Each pack contains 30 large feathers measuring approximately 5.5 cm to 6 cm, giving the fly tyer dependable material for high-quality dry flies, emergers, sedges, wings, posts and specialist CDC patterns.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCDC —\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCul de Canard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— is one of the most effective natural materials in fly tying. Its fine structure, mobility and exceptional ability to trap air make it ideal for patterns designed to sit naturally in or on the surface film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30 large, consistent feathers per pack\u003c\/strong\u003e, Semperfli Pro Grade CDC gives the tyer more usable fibre per feather and better repeatability from fly to fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWHY PRO GRADE CDC?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot all CDC feathers are equal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSemperfli Pro Grade CDC is selected for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge feather size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate length of 5.5–6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong, usable central stem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDense, well-formed fibres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood fibre length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsistency from feather to feather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent natural mobility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh surface-area structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReliable performance in dry flies and emergers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEfficient use with less sorting and waste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe larger feather size makes it particularly useful when substantial amounts of CDC are needed or when long, even fibres are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWHAT IS CDC?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCDC stands for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCul de Canard\u003c\/strong\u003e, traditionally referring to the soft feathers found around the preen-gland area of waterfowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese feathers have an exceptionally fine, branched structure that traps tiny pockets of air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat structure is one of the reasons CDC is so valuable to fly tyers. It can provide flotation, translucency, movement and a soft natural profile without requiring a heavy or bulky dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBENEFITS OF CDC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNATURAL BUOYANCY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complex structure of CDC fibres traps air and helps flies sit naturally in or close to the surface film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes CDC particularly effective for dry flies, emergers and cripple patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEXTREME MOBILITY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCDC fibres are exceptionally soft and mobile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven very small currents and surface movement can make the fibres pulse and move, giving the fly a lifelike appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLOW BULK\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA relatively small amount of CDC can create significant volume and movement without making the fly heavy or bulky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is especially useful on small flies and delicate presentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNATURAL TRANSLUCENCY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCDC allows light to pass through and around the fibres, creating a soft, natural appearance that can imitate wings, emerging insects and trapped air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEXCELLENT FOR SURFACE-FILM PATTERNS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCDC can be tied so that a fly rides on the surface, hangs in the film or suspends just beneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis versatility makes it particularly valuable when imitating emerging insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEASY TO MANIPULATE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCDC can be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTied as a wing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRolled into a body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwisted into dubbing loops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSplit into thread\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStacked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrimmed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed as a post\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed as a collar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed as a soft hackle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with synthetics or natural dubbing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Semperfli","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":44168767176767,"sku":"BCDC000BLK","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue Dun","offer_id":44168767209535,"sku":"BCDC000BGN","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown","offer_id":44168767242303,"sku":"BCDC000BRN","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cinnamon","offer_id":44168785952831,"sku":"BCDC000CIN","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Danica","offer_id":44168785985599,"sku":"BCDC000DAN","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark Olive","offer_id":44168786018367,"sku":"BCDC000DOL","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Golden Olive","offer_id":44168786051135,"sku":"BCDC000GOL","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium Olive","offer_id":44168786083903,"sku":"BCDC000MOL","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural White","offer_id":44168786116671,"sku":"BCDC000NAT","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":44168786149439,"sku":"BCDC000ORG","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pale Olive","offer_id":44168786182207,"sku":"BCDC000POL","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":44168786214975,"sku":"BCDC000PNK","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":44168786247743,"sku":"BCDC000YEL","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":44168828158015,"sku":"BCDC000RED","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silvery Grey","offer_id":44168828190783,"sku":"bcdc000SGY","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0037\/5542\/files\/BCDC000YEL_3.png?v=1792450875","url":"https:\/\/flyfishsd.com\/products\/semperfli-pro-grade-cdc-feathers","provider":"Dakota Angler \u0026 Outfitter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}