CDC Caddis Emerger
This is our gold standard in high-profile Caddis Emerger patterns. It's great in all types of water and fishing conditions. The classic late-stage emerger profile makes this a versatile option.
Fly Pattern Details
The CDC Caddis Emerger is an outstanding prospect pattern we fish on local streams throughout the Northwest. It has a great profile, is super-buggy and is really easy to see on the water. These fish well in just about every phase of the hatch. Like the Adult Caddis version, this is a very popular classic pattern we keep stocked in our boxes in the warm weather months.
The Tying Recipe
- Hook: Daiichi 1180 or Tiemco 100/100BL (size 14-20)
- Thread: Tan, Dark Brown or Dun 8/0 UNI-Thread (or Veevus 10/0)
- Abdomen: Nature's Spirit Stripped Goose Biots (Caddis Green)
- Legs: Sulky Metallic Thread (Colored Green with Copic Marker)
- Collar: Partridge Fibers
- Thorax: Nature's Spirit Emergence Dubbing (Pheasant Tail or Rusty Brown)
- Wing: Natural Brown, Tan or Dark Dun CDC
- Antennae: Two Lemon Wood Duck 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.
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