How to Tie a CDC Dry Fly | Callibaetis F-Fly
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- Опубліковано 25 гру 2024
- My Callibaetis F-Fly is an enlarged version of the Fratnik Midge or F-Fly. It has become of my favorite dry flies when trout are targeting Callibaetis duns. I have to admit, I love using CDC for my stillwater flies including dries, emergers, wet flies, and nymphs. I try to incorporate it whenever I can.
Callibaetis F-Fly
Hook: Daiichi 1170 or 1110 #12-#16
Thread: 8/0 or 70 Denier, Grey
Tail: Whiting CDL, Dark Dun
Body: Frog Hair or Super Fine Dubbing, Callibaetis
Wing: Natural CDC
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Daiichi 1170 or 1110: www.canadianll...
Thread: bit.ly/3Eowf3R
Whiting CDL Tailing Pack: bit.ly/3fd9MMe
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CDC: bit.ly/33nzfjp
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Always enjoy the video lessons, soon as I seen the post on Instagram had to come watch. Thank you sir
Thanks, I am glad to hear that you enjoyed my video.
Cheers, Phil
Fantastic job ! Thanks for the sharing !!! Looks like a fish catcher!
Thanks John, I am glad you enjoyed my video. I hope you enjoy success with this pattern.
Cheers Phil
Great fly!
Thanks, Wallace. I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed my video. Hopefully, this fly works as well for you as it has for me.
Cheers, Phil
@@PhilRowleyFlyFishing Indeed, it has been a consistently-productive fly for me…. In size 18 / 20 (and smaller, sometimes), it’s just the ticket when the trout don’t seem to be taking anything recognizable. Being such a simple tie, it’s easy to fill a row or two in the boxes & use freely. Interesting to see them tied as large as size 12. I’ll tie up a few and use them at my local club waters. Thanks & stay well!
Excellent
Thanks, Matthew!
Cheers, Phil
Thanks very much for sharing this pattern Phil! I have yet to use cdc in a pattern but you help me see it doesn’t have to be difficult and gives me more alternatives when out on a lake. Happy new year! Hope to see you on the water again one day, it’s been a few years since the ‘Fishing With The Pros where I last saw you at Tunkwa Lake. Take care.
Hi Glen, thanks for taking the time to make a comment. I am glad you enjoyed this video.
CDC is pretty straightforward to use, it just takes a bit of practice. I use it for wings on patterns such as this one as well as hackle or legs on nymphs and pupa. I hope I see you on the water again soon.
Cheers, Phil
What do you do when you show up to a lake and it's very sunny and dead calm out? You know fish are there, but you don't see any activity and you are not getting grabs while fishing from a floatube. Time of day matters, but I have been skunked on a lake when it fishes great when there is wind and cloudy. I noticed on your shows fishing from boat you get bites when it's calm. But I think fish see me, water is super clear. You have fished here up in AK.
Hi, thanks for taking the time to comment. Great question.
Arguably the toughest conditions to fish are a clear lake on a flat calm day. Fish are spooky and any presentation errors always seem worse. You have to limit your movement, drifting can be a great option. Longer finer leaders that don't reflect any light and smaller more natural-looking flies are also a good idea. Sometimes using an indicator and just letting the fly sit or perhaps move it extremely slowly so you don't create any wake which can spook fish. You also don't cast as much with an indicator that limits any casting disturbance from excessive casts or the wake created from a rocking boat, float tube, or pontoon boat. You may also want to consider fishing the deep edges along drop-offs and points as fish may be reluctant to venture into the shallows preferring the relative security of deep water.
I hope this helps. If you have any questions at all please don't hesitate to ask.
Cheers, Phil
Thanks for the tip. I might try using a small stick on strike indicator that's less bulky than a foam peg type indicator. Maybe use my type 3 sink and hit the drop off. When that sun beats down it's hard to stay patient. Lots of minnows swimming around, maybe trout have a full stomach also.
Terrific video and pattern Phil. Thank you. I have a question about this CDC fly. I know CDC has properties different from other feathers and am wondering how you keep it from sinking after a while. I understand the usual floatant just gums it up? thanks
Loren
Hi Loren, thanks for taking the time to comment. I am pleased that you enjoyed my video. Great question.
A few false casts often dries the fly. If it becomes saturated you can use a cloth or amadou pad to pat the fly dry. There are certain floatants that work with CDC such as Loon's Lochsa. If that doesn't work I remove the fly and replace it. I give the soaked fly a good rinse and set it aside to dry. Keep in mind sometimes a sunk or half-sunk fly works better as the fish take it for an emerged.
Cheers, Phil