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CDC Damsel Leech

How do you tie a CDC Damsel Leech?

CDC Damsel Leech is a streamer fly pattern for trout. Find its 6 materials and 9 tying steps below.

Difficulty
2 of 5
Target species
trout
Pattern designer
Erik Clymore

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At the vise

Materials

  • #10 Fasna F444
  • Tungsten Bead, 3.5mm, Olive
  • Thread (6/0), Olive
  • Olive Marabou
  • Chenille: Fasna Mosaic Straggle 12mm In Damsel Olive
  • CDC Feather, Natural Dun

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Tying instructions

  1. Place 4mm tungsten bead on hook and secure hook in vise.

  2. Start thread behind the bead and wrap back to create a base.

  3. Tie in olive brown marabou at the tie-in point, extending one shank-length.

  4. Tie in Fasna Mosaic Straggle 12mm in Damsel Olive.

  5. Wrap the chenille forward to create the body.

  6. Tie off the chenille.

  7. Split the thread and insert CDC dubbing.

  8. Dub the CDC to create the collar.

  9. Whip finish the fly.

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