CDC Dime Midge
The CDC Dime Midge is an adult pattern we fish from early November through the end of March. It's a fantastic high-vis option for winter trout up feeding through the heat of the day.
Fly Pattern & Fishing Details
A fantastic November through late March dry fly pattern we rely on for Idaho and Montana rivers. It’s a great, buggy profile adult midge that’s easy on the eyes and rides correctly on the surface. Fish these in 22/24 on those sunny winter afternoons when trout are podded up sipping naturals in slack pools and along soft edges. This one has bailed us out many times!
The Tying Recipe
- Hook: Tiemco U001 (size 22-24)
- Thread: Veevus 12/0 Black or Dark Gray
- Abdomen: Black or Dark Gray Nature's Spirit Stripped Goose Biot
- Thorax: Peacock Herl
- Legs: Light Gray Antron Fibers (about 6)
- Wing: Dark Natural Dun CDC
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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