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MP 14 Generic Olive Dun

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Tying with CDC

Duck's arse: 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.
Take a CDC lesson here

Directly to "Rackelhanen"

Rackelhanen

One material caddis: It will form legs, wing, body and the perfect silhouette of a caddis. It's a great floater and superb for fast water or as an indicator tied on above a seductive nymph.
See how this old but still-going-strong Scandinavian dry fly is tied.

Jump to "The CDC & Elk family"

The CDC & Elk family

Improving the best: Hans Weilenmann's CDC & Elk is a fly as good as they come. Still a lot of people - including Hans himself and the author - have made variations. This article covers a whole bunch of CDC & Elk variations.
Meet the family here

This link takes you to "Chuck's FlutterStone"

Chuck's FlutterStone

Buggyness : Fly fishing guide Charles Robinton has put some serious trial and error into the design of his Chuck's FlutterStone. He thinks the result has the ideal amount of action, buggyness and overall attractiveness packed into the perfect stonefly profile.
Tie along here

MP 14 Generic Olive Dun

Type Dry fly

Originator
Marc Petitjean

Difficulty
Medium

Materials

Hook #12-14 TMC 5212
Tail Medium brown cock hackle fibers, fanned
Body Olive CDC. (Type 2 rolled, tied in by the tip, then twisted and wrapped)
Wingcase Black floss
Wings Olive CDC. (Type 4 barbules)
Thorax Olive CDC. (CDC dubbing)

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