CDC Caddis

Published on Sep 12. 2026 - 7 hours ago
Updated or edited 7 hours ago

Dyed CDC Feathers and tying a small CDC Elk Hair Caddis Fly..

Materials Used;

Hook, Fulling Mill FM 5055 size 18
Thread, F.Mill Pro Thread Olive Twisted 70 Denier
Wing, Dyed CDC Black and Cinnamon and Natural Elk
Thorns/Feelers, Whiting Fiery Ginger Coq de Leon Fibres
Thorax, Dyed Olive Fox Squirrel Dubbing

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