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CDC France Fly
How do you tie a CDC France Fly?
CDC France Fly is a nymph fly pattern for trout. Find its 5 materials and 15 tying steps below.
- Difficulty
- 2 of 5
- Target species
- trout
- Pattern designer
- Unknown
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At the vise
Materials
- Jig Hook, Hanak 450BL, sizes 14-18
- Tungsten Slotted Bead, 2.8mm, Copper
- Thread (6/0), Olive
- Stretch Tubing, Olive Brown
- CDC Feather, Natural Dun
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Tying instructions
Slide tungsten bead onto hook, small end first.
Secure hook in vise and start thread behind the bead.
Wrap thread down the shank to the bend.
Fold the micro tubing in half and tie in at the hook bend.
Wrap the micro tubing forward to the bead, overlapping each turn.
Wrap the thread back down the shank to about 1/3 of the way to the hook bend.
Wrap the thread back up to the bead.
Pull the micro tubing tight and secure it behind the bead.
Trim excess micro tubing.
Split the thread by running it over your finger.
Place CDC fibers into the split thread.
Spin the bobbin clockwise to trap the CDC fibers.
Wrap the thread forward to secure the CDC fibers.
Whip finish and trim thread.
Pinch the CDC fibers and pull to taper them to the hook bend.