Mid-Stage Emerger

CDC Biot Emerger Trico

The CDC Biot Emerger is a fantastic searching pattern. It represents the vulnerability stage, has a great profile and is really productive in the late summer and fall.

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Fly Pattern & Fishing Details

The CDC Biot Emerger is a style of pattern we like to fish when trout are somewhat selective on the surface. This mid-stage emerger pattern is versatile and represents a key vulnerability phase of the hatch. The half-in/half-out profile attracts fish looking for an easy meal. It has a great profile and is easy to see on the surface.

The Tying Recipe

  • Hook: Tiemco 100/100BL (size 20-24)
  • Thread: Black 8/0 UNI-Thread or Veevus 10/0
  • Tail: 4-6 Lemon Wood Duck Fibers
  • Tail Shuck: Nature's Spirit Dark Olive Emergence Dubbing
  • Abdomen: Nature's Spirit Stripped Goose Biot (Dark Olive)
  • Thorax: Nature's Spirit Fine Natural Dubbing in Black
  • Wing: White CDC
  • Legs: 6-8 Olive Turkey Flat Fibers

Preferred tying tools

Every tier has preferences when it comes to the bench. I try to tie as simply and efficiently as possible. These are some of the must-have tools I use to design our unique guide patterns:

Fishing Accessories

Set yourself up for success when fishing these styles of patterns. When fishing technical waters, I find that having the right tools is necessary and makes for a better overall experience.