CDC Fertile Caddis
A fantastic pattern we fish at dusk as the caddis are returning to the water to lay eggs. The profile is perfect for low-light fishing conditions.
Fly Pattern & Fishing Details
The CDC Fertile Caddis is an adult egg-laying pattern we fish towards the end of the day. As the evening turns to dusk trout will key in on these adults and target them through the late evening hours. These are the patterns we fish after dark and often blind cast to areas where we hear fish rising and slashing on caddis returning to drop their egg sacks. The profile is high-riding and perfect for low light fishing conditions.
The Tying Recipe
- Hook: Tiemco 206BL (size 14-18)
- Thread: Dark Natural Dun 8/0 UNI-Thread or Veevus 10/0
- Egg sack: Nature's Spirit Caddis Green Peacock Herl
- Abdomen: Nature's Spirit Brown Peacock Herl
- Thorax: Nature's Spirit Fine Natural Dubbing in Honey
- Wing: Natural Tan, Brown or Dun CDC
- Antennae: Lemon Wood Duck
- Hackle: Whiting Brown 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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