CDC Bubble Caddis

The CDC bubble caddis is a very effective, super buoyant fly that does not use hackle. Hackle can be very expensive, so the fact that this does not use it, means these are fairly inexpensive to tie. CDC is naturally buoyant. These feathers come from a part of the duck that is near their oil gland. This oil is what the duck uses to be able to float easier itself, so naturally these CDC feathers are covered in that oil and act as their own floatant. Deer and elk hair as well is naturally buoyant, as the hairs are hollow. Most dubbing's are also quite buoyant, but make sure you choose the right kind. So this fly naturally floats quite well, and does not need expensive hackle to achieve this.

In my opinion, this is a great looking fly that when tied right, it is a work of art. It represents a caddis very well, and dubbing can come in many different colors, so you can tie this to match the hatch of any river. This fly also does well when tied in a range of sizes. Tie it to represent a large October caddis, using a size 10 or 12, heck you might be able to get away with a size 8! Or tie a small black sedge or spotted sedge representation in a size 18 hook. Like I said this pattern can be tied either large or small, and in a wide range of colors.

According to Google, this pattern was originally tied by Rene Harrop. I came across this pattern by watching Davey McPhail though, who has tied multiple versions and variations of this. McPhail also has a YouTube channel, and he is one of the best tiers out there. If you haven't checked out his channel before, I highly recommend doing so.

Even though this fly uses CDC, I still recommend using floatant. Most CDC you can get nowadays has been washed, and therefor the natural oils in them have been reduced. Liquid floatant acts like that oil, and will coat the entire fly, making the dubbing buoyant as well. It will help keep the fly up on the surface longer.

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Materials
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Hook: Risen Barbless Dry Fly 100 (size 14) - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/hooks/products/barbless-dry-fly-100
Thread: Veevus 10/0 (brown) - https://amzn.to/3KvOOuS
Body/head: Vicuna dubbing (turmeric) - I can't find this online, so here is some rabbit dubbing (https://amzn.to/42OR32T)
Under-Wing: CDC (Gray) - https://amzn.to/47lgHxu
Over-Wing: Elk Hair (natural) - https://amzn.to/474iJDt
Horns: Mallard Flank (medium dun) - https://amzn.to/3JouxqX
Resin: Solarez Ultra Thin - https://solarez.com/fly-tie-ultra-thin-bone-dry-clear.html

Tools:
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Vise: Renzetti Traveler - https://amzn.to/2t2FFmo
Bobbin: Stonfo Bobtec - https://amzn.to/2YWOf39
Scissors: Risen Spring Assist - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/fly-tying-tools-and-accessories/pr…
Whip Finisher: Dr. Slick Brass - https://amzn.to/2tGYwDW
Fly Tying Bench: Oasis Walnut Compact Bench - https://www.oasisbenches.com/oasis-benches/compact-bench/
UV Light: Solarez High Output - https://solarez.com/uv-cure-flashlight-high-output.html
Foam cutters: https://www.upavonflyfishing.co.uk/products/upavon-gunville-foam-cutter…

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