CDC Cripple Mahogany
The CDC Cripple Mahogany is another vulnerability pattern that fishes well when trout become selective—when they're focused on knockdowns and insects stuck in the surface tension.
Fly Pattern Details
The "Cripple" style profile is a solid option when you're competing with the hatch—when there are so many naturals on the water that fish become selective. At certain times, trout will focus their attention on insects that are vulnerable, knocked down, in a between-phase of emergence and/or stuck in the surface tension. These are times when fishing the cripple becomes a great option.
The Tying Recipe
- Hook: Daiichi 1180 or Tiemco 100/100BL (size 14-16)
- Thread: Rusty or Mahogany 8/0 UNI-Thread (or Veevus 10/0)
- Tail: Lemon Wood Duck
- Tail Shuck: Nature's Spirit Emergence Dubbing (Dark Olive)
- Abdomen: Nature's Spirit Stripped Goose Biots (Dark Olive or Dark Gray)
- Thorax: Nature's Spirit Fine Natural Dubbing (Rusty or Mahogany)
- Wing: Natural Dark Dun CDC
- Hackle: Dark Dun Whiting Saddle
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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