But that doesn't mean that it's free to run. I have to agree with Donald, very good article and very comprehensive. The Red Macaw CDC Sedge is made as simple as possible and was developed years ago by French tying house: Mouche Devaux Champagnole. Believe it or not, the feather structure of CDC plays a more important part in its floating properties than preen oil. CDC is available in many colors from any well-stocked fly tying shop. Support the Global FlyFisher through several different channels, including PayPal. - Slight_ crinkle in the lower half of the hair is a good indicator of a choice piece of mule deer hair! One of the most well known and widely used materials for a huge number of of trout flies. CDC is a marvelous material. CDC is available in many colors from any well-stocked fly tying shop. He categorizes CDC feathers into 4 types: They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Lift up a wing-quantity of hair with the pad of index finger, with the tie-in point of the hair centered on the finger. Always good to hear feedback. The harvesting process is simple and swift and the average mature bird provides between 70 and 100 usable feathers. The only one you need if you intent to tie with CDC. The larger feathers surround the gland and increase in size as they get farther away from the center. Browse the patterns below, choose, click and watch our step-by-step, easy to follow fly tying tutorials. Dubbing: Barbules broken away from the stem make nice dubbing material. I liked it a lot but I have not had the chance to try it out as yet. Substitute a couple of CDC feathers for the Elk Hair and create a “low-rider” caddis? I mentioned geese have these feathers as well. One CDC feather for #18-20, two CDC feathers #14-16, three CDC feathers for #12. As you can see in the photo up, from left to right there are CDC feathers from farmed raised ducks. If you’re lucky you’ve had the fly power and enough knowledge to … It was followed by Darrel Martin's Fly-Tying Methods (1987), which devotes a half page to CDC, and Micropatterns (1994), in which a section on CDC provides the first in-depth description of its properties. See more ideas about fly tying, fly tying patterns, fly fishing. Based on this philosophy, I designed the CDC & Elk in 1992, and it has become my staple dry fly. A lot of them are died (removing the … If you’ve been fly fishing long enough you’ve most likely encountered a scenario where the bows are chasing adult Sedge’s across the surface. Certain colors are natural, or undyed; those colors are $13.99. Have fun and learn something new. Amadou is a popular item to dry off artificial flies. A great article Hans, this is probably the best info on CDC to date. Goose CDC can be much larger, up to three times bigger than duck. "Tear away" the excess length of the barbules for ends resembling the natural tips. article on the CDC and Elk family of flies. Wayne Luallen looks at the way feathers marry. Or dry off your fly using your shirt. From the freshwater shrimp to the tempting nymph, right up to the streamer, sea trout fly and even the salmon fly. There is still one disadvantage when tying with cdc. I believe the effectiveness of the fly is due, in large part, to the CDC which traps small air bubbles that not only help the fly … They are built to be as light as possible in order to make the bird fly easily, yet are extremely strong and waterproof at the same time. For tie a CDC emerger, I use the feathers that at the base have cottony fibers. Take a small amount of straight, fine-tipped deer hair. Hold the butt of the CDC feather with the fingers/thumb of your left hand, and draw the feather between thumb and index finger of your right hand toward the tip, bunching the tips together. By the late 1980s the first signs of CDC in North American contemporary fly tying became visible. The fly below is an olive version. On the illustration these feathers are shaded darker and are just below the thumbnail. (Type 2), CDC fibers in a dubbing loop, tied parachute style. And this is another fine book with simple fly patterns. You may have to tie on another fly after a few fish…but what a problem to have! It’s … In fact, the preen gland is located on the back of the bird, a short distance up from where the tail feathers sprout from the skin. - Finely pointed, undamaged tips. From its beginning as a modified Elk-hair Caddis it slipped into the slot as my go-to fly for a multitude of mayfly hatches, a general search pattern to cover hatchless periods, an emerger pattern, and a wet fly. I usually end up with Hungarian Partridge. Sweet! While many European tiers contributed to the development of CDC techniques, Fratnik, Laible, and van Klinken rank as prominent firsts. Barbs extend about 60 degrees away from stem. See more ideas about fly tying, flying, fly fishing. Learned the pattern from dad seven years ago on rapid creek in sd. - Fairly steep taper to the hair, which allows me to produce the distinct, rounded head on the CDC&Elk. ... Small CDC emerger midge pattern. A closer look at the makeup of a CDC feather shows why applying a liquid or paste floatant collapses the feather structure and ruins the characteristics of the feather that help it float. The CDC Comparadun pattern has been one of my go-to patterns for a long time. Once you lift the cover feathers, you can easily locate the preen gland by feel as well as sight. I have to agree with all others ... Hans, a very good article. Trimming: When you cut CDC with scissors, you get an unnatural looking square edge. On a mature mallard the stem on the longest feathers that still retain the CDC structure may be close to 2 inches long. Many birds preen, recondition, and waterproof their feathers with an oil secreted from their preen (uropygial) glands. Including the stem makes these bodies virtually bulletproof, without the need of a reinforcing rib. Trim the CDC butt. Certain types of feathers are more suitable for specific purposes. I have experimented with other drying agents such as Shimazaki Dry Shake and Frog's Fanny, but it appears that once you use either of the two on a pattern, the buoyancy only lasts one fish before the drying agents need to be reapplied. CDC feathers can be used with a variety of fish flying patterns. Your... Name hidden on user's request. If you are a fly tyer, you may be interested in the types of CDC as described by Hans Weilenmann. In the surface film, a larger and water repellant surface area assists floatation of the dry CDC pattern. Keratin in many ways resembles manmade plastic. See more details about what you can do to help in this blog post. You can simply change the colors of the materials to match everything from Pale Morning Duns to Baetis to Green Drakes, while still using the same overall pattern. Quality CDC is hard to find these days. I won’t go into the history, but he uses CDC in many of his flies. 2. If the oil was the primary contributor to the feather's buoyancy, the collapse of the structure wouldn't matter greatly, but waterlogged or slimed up CDC patterns are known to sink like a stone! 5 easy to tie CDC F fly patterns The F Fly is one of the most effective dry fly patterns and can be used to imitate a multitude of insects. Cdc flies use a unique feather from the rear of a duck. A generic Moustique pattern features a cock-hackle tail, a slender body of wrapped raffia or thread (later the patterns were tied with silk floss) ribbed with contrasting color silk thread, and a CDC collar. CDC Flies By Rick Nyles. The flies he ties are beautiful and tested against some of the pickiest trout on the planet! Together this makes cdc fishing flies vary buoyant and ideal for small delicate dry flies. Goose also have CDC feathers of a larger size - a great choice for imitating large flies like Hexagenia, gray or green drakes. Select hair on the amount of flare observed. If you hunt ducks, or have a friend who does, they are easy to pluck from the bird. The book lists over a dozen patterns incorporating CDC, an indication of its growing popularity among tiers. Flattened barbules maximize the surface area. This simple, elegant, and deadly fly was a radical departure from how CDC was used. I pulled the skin out of the zip lock bag and the tail was separate. It costs money to drive a large site like this. This is where CDC shines and this is what makes CDC an excellent choice to feature in a broad range of patterns. It was created by Sid Knight, who designed this pattern for dams, reservoirs, and still water fishing. One aspect is that it does not soak up moisture, or indeed oil. Every fly fisherman has to believe in something. Use it as a tail or in the body. Why should you use fly patterns with CDC feathers? I have a dried hare skin, which I have owned for as long as I have tied flies. A lot of flies and a lot of wisdom has come from that skin. Cul de canard is a simple addition to most flies, but I believe it can really improve a nymph’s fish-catching ability. Very helpful. As the size of the bird increases, so will the size of the feathers. Tie off the CDC feather with one or two tight turns of thread and unclip the hackle. CDC's history in fly tying and fly fishing begins in central Western Europe in the 1920s and the dry flies used by fishermen living in the Swiss Jura Mountains near the French border. His book entitled Learning from the Waters is a great read. Absolutely! How to tie The CDC Soft Hackle Carrot The Soft Hackle Carrot is a fly that has been gaining a lot of popularity in the States over the last few years but has a long history of success in competition fishing overseas. It’s an incredible experience! There are two specific properties which differentiate CDC feathers: Why do ducks float? The best quality CDC comes straight off the bird. Why would that work??? - Relatively short overall length of hair (no more than twice the length of the section used for the wing). Your email address will not be published. A day and a half of fishing tricos. The CDC Shuttlecock Buzzer is a great emerger pattern for fishing on the top to rising fish. I use early season mule deer for the wing on the CDC&Elk. If you can maintain the feather's structure, the surface area of the barbules in the film works to keep the fly afloat and the tiny air bubbles retained in the ribbon-like, kinked structure of the hydrophobic barbules hold up those barbs that have broken through the surface film. With a little practice, you will learn to arrive at the hook eye with only the bare part of the stem left. CDC also blends in well with other materials, where the combinations of their respective properties complement one another to make for a more effective result. From left to right, they are Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, and Type 4 for reference. CDC has properties to provide what I call floatability. The hair used for the CDC&Elk (and other Elk Hair Caddis derived patterns) should exhibit a controlled amount of flare when the wing is tied down, though not as much as hair used for Comparadun style patterns. A 5 minute movie on tying the CDC&Elk is available here: Hans, great article, great flies !!! If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. It's easy to add or substitute a CDC collar on common patterns like the ubiquitous Prince Nymph or Pheasant Tail, and I find it especially useful on caddis pupae patterns. The CDC Shuttlecock Buzzer is a great emerger pattern for fishing on the top to rising fish. For this caddis imitation, Fratnik stacked two or three CDC feathers and tied them in at the eye of a thread-covered hook shank with the feather tips facing over the bend. While CDC is normally harvested from members of the duck family ("canard" is the French word for duck), other waterfowl such as geese offer similar quality feathers. This short feather lacks a discernable stem but looks broadly similar to a Type 2 feather. This fly is the ultimate in simplicity and lends itself well to a variety of mayfly species. While CDC feathers are generally lumped together under the single umbrella called CDC, examining the feathers shows distinct difference in their appearance depending on where they are found in relation to the gland. This fly is the ultimate in simplicity and lends itself well to a variety of mayfly species. Fourth wrap goes under the stubs. Above, Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions, ties his CDC Micro Caddis, a fly that he uses in these situations with great success. In addition, each barbule has additional micro barbules extending off each barb. Furthermore, CDC feathers don't float at all when they are matted with water or fish slime. The longest barb should be approximately two times the hook shank length. As you can tell, I’ve used CDC for various types of wings. You can simply change the colors of the materials to match everything from Pale Morning Duns to Baetis to Blue Ribbon Flies in West Yellowstone, MT sells some dubbing that includes CDC fibers and markets it for their caddis patterns. Form, function and simplicity, what more could you want out of a fly pattern? Quality CDC is hard to find these days. Dutch Hans Weilenmann tells the history of the use of CDC feathers in fly tying, covers the different types of feathers and their use and lists both CDC tying tips and a bunch of CDC patterns. The CDC butt will move with the thread, tightening further at the tie-off point. And lastly, here is a close up of some CDC feathers. Tiny micro barbules extend from the long shaft fibers, creating many smaller fibers lying on the water to create buoyancy, thereby increasing the surface area. Select a properly sized (Type 1) CDC feather. That is dry fly hackle, and peacock herl. And, you can add it to almost any nymph in your fly box. So for a fly fisherman we need to understand that with CDC feathers it is their structure and oil that help the feather remain afloat and keep our flies above water. René Harrop's landmark article in the July 1991 issue of Fly Fisherman put him at the forefront of North American CDC proponents and helped popularize CDC in the States. Above, Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions, ties his CDC Micro Caddis, a fly that he uses in these situations with great success. Davie McPhail / YouTube. Be sure to clean the fly in water after landing a fish and dry it off. Fresh CDC feathers are mostly free from vermin, but to be safe put the container with feathers in the freezer for a couple days to kill any mature bugs. The Tungteaser works particularly well for sight-nymphing, as the tungsten allows the fly to enter the strike zone faster. It’s … And thanks for the fishing report! CDC feathers are also of great value when used for both wet and dry fly patterns. The structure of the cdc feather traps air, while the oil prevents the feather from absorbing water. Cul-de-Canard (CDC) is an incredibly buggy material that is very useful for dry fly, emerger, and nymph patterns. Cul de Canard or CDC for short are f eathers that grow near a duck’s preen gland. Lots of heads up and eating if presented right. Cul de Canard or CDC for short are f eathers that grow near a duck’s preen gland. He then trimmed the feather stems short at the eye of the hook and trimmed the wing length to the proportions and angle he desired. I did look up the translation for goose…it’s OIE in French. They clean and waterproof their feathers with the preen oil glands located on their back just in front of the tail. 3. Jo, that is a great pattern which I have enjoyed good success with, both with and without CDC. CDC was the hot fly. Yes, this is a trick question and easy to answer - it's g! As a fly tyer, that provides an opportunity to use CDC on larger fly patterns, like a Green Drake Emerger. Preen oil is one reason! It was created by Sid Knight, who designed this pattern for dams, reservoirs, and still water fishing. Start from the butt and work up toward the tip. I use a simple classification system I designed to explain to other tiers the types of CDC most desirable for different patterns or functions. It makes sense. We are the best leading manufacturer of premium quality trout fishing flies per Dozen. To check the flaring behaviour of a piece of deer hair I generally employ the following test: These patterns, generally referred to as Moustique patterns, remained unchanged until well into the late 1970s. The description has contributed to some confusion, especially when it was literally translated into English as "duck's butt" or "duck's arse" feathers. The nipple plume, sometimes referred to as oiler puff. Required fields are marked *, By using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. Check out our awesome video fly tying tutorials for great dry fly patterns, fly tying tips and some new and innovative tying techniques. CDC barbules rotate around the stem. The Global FlyFisher has been online since the mid-90's and has been free to access for everybody since day one – and will stay free for as long as I run it. You’ll soon discover the thrill of catching fish with your own flies! After you’ve learned to tie the flies recommended by your local fly shop, members of your club, or fellows you meet on the river, you’ll want to add more patterns to your fly tying repertoire. Blue Ribbon Flies in West Yellowstone, MT sells some dubbing that includes CDC fibers and markets it for their caddis patterns. Submitted on Tue, 2013-07-16 06:56, Name hidden on user's request. CDC is soft, buoyant, traps air bubbles and create a life-like appearance with the movement of soft feathers. Short and medium feathers are better winging dry flies. Our Standard Grade always fits the bill. Lucky there is amadou. Over the past decade, the CDC & Elk has taken fish consistently on many waters and several continents. Sedgehog | CDC Caddis Adult Fly Pattern. Perhaps we should call those feathers CDO…but then no one would know what I’m talking about! Not primitive… simple. The barbs in turn sport ribbon-like twisted barbules. If you don’t have a copy, consider adding it to your library. 2. Offer a fish the appropriate positive triggers and it is more likely to think "food!". Griffiths Gnats are a classic pattern that is very simple to tie and also very effective. I use these feathers to tie IOBO Humpy patterns and to wrap the body on large hook size versions of the CDC & Elk, such as in the CDC & Elk Streamer or the Bonefish CDC & Elk (Paul Slaney). This feather has a thin stem and the barbs run mostly parallel to the stem, ending in a square, brush-like tip. even tips. Emerger fly patterns are designed to imitate aquatic insect larvae that are in the process of metamorphosing into flying insects. Fun stuff. Do you use fly patterns with CDC feathers in them? On a goose they may exceed 3 inches. Position the bunch of hair on top of the hook parallel to the hook shank. I think he got it from you. are excellent. How about modifying an Elk Hair Caddis? Jan 19, 2014 - Emerger flies - fly patterns for emergers. This variation is one of my favorite Euro patterns, but don't be afraid… Here is a little closer view of the area just above the tail. Believe it or not, it’s a fungus! Nymphs tied with CDC will appear to be emerging. Tighten with another two turns of thread. Here are a few pics to help identify the preen gland and CDC feathers. It has a much longer stem than Type 1, but has short barbs. So much so, that I've been scouring my mail order catalogs searching for the materials he uses, because I want to add some of his patterns to my fly boxes. With our unique knowledge of the hatch and more than 400,000 flies in stock, Johnflies Fly Factory is ready and available to meet your bulk fly order need. (Best use – wing posts and loop wings), Type 3 – The puff is a very short feather without much of a stem. Note: Marc Petitjean, a CDC aficionado and one of the key people in modern development of CDC flies, conducted much of the research into the early use of CDC. In 1980, Marjan Fratnik, a tier from Slovenia, designed the F Fly. You can find some really useful materials for almost no money. Press the feather down with your fingertips and roll perpendicular to the stem. Many of us considers CDC flies the most efficient dry flies for trout and grayling fishing. Since then the range of Petitjean's patterns has expanded to cover terrestrials, leeches, crustaceans, salmon and steelhead flies, and saltwater patterns. Shop-bought bulk packages mostly hold Type 4 feathers. The use of CDC's in fly fishing originated from the Jura Mountains during the 1920s where fly fishermen used this feather in dry flies to aid buoyancy in a particular pattern called Moustique. A few years ago, I was lucky enough to get a Wood Duck skin. For those who hunt or have friends that hunt ducks, or for those interested in where the CDC feathers are located on the bird, this drawing depicts the exact location of the CDC feathers. It has amazingly buoyant properties and when treated right can float for hours, even when you are catching fish. Other than the hook and the thread, the fly's name is the materials list, CDC and elk or deer hair. CDC feathers sit on top of the gland and the area close around it. When the larvae mature, they ascend upwards through the water column and have to break through the meniscus on the water surface. Trim the butts square (perpendicular to the strands) with the front of the hook eye prior to tying in the wing. Shuttlecock designs are excellent ascending midge patterns for lakes and tailwaters. Clamp the feather butt with hackle pliers and wind the CDC feather toward the eye in touching turns. If you have any questions or suggestions concerning the content of this website or fly tying please e-mail me at … (Best uses – downwing flies, larger CDC & Elk flies, and wings for transitional flies). What makes this pattern so efficient is that it can be used year round. These cdc feathers contain natural oils and also tiny fibres which trap air. The feather has a rounded tip and a fairly short, tapered stem with barbs set at approximately 60 degrees from the stem. The F Fly triggered renewed interest in a growing number of European tiers for other uses for CDC. Do not trim yet. Goose also have CDC feathers of a larger size - a great choice for imitating large flies like Hexagenia, gray or green drakes. The are waterproof and buoyant and look lifelike on the water because of their fine nature. HOOK: Curved hook 3x long (Daiichi 1270) Oil floats on water. Usually, I trim off those fibers because they are hydrophilic, but in this case their susceptibility to absorb water is useful to give to the fly the correct position, in fact the body, that absorbed water, it is placed in it disposed downward Once you form the "rope" you can tie it in by the tip and wrap it around the shank for a buoyant and naturally tapered body.
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