Pearly CDC Bloa

Published on May 24. 2025 - 27 minutes ago
Updated or edited 27 minutes ago

A very attractive grayling and trout soft hackle spider. Although very simple this deadly pattern is a true classic. The slight body and extremely mobile CDC hackle make this spider an irresistible river fly.

Hook: Partridge Spider # 14
Thread: Sheer 14/0 Grey
Tag: UTC small pearl tinsel
Body: Mole skin fur
Hackle: Natural CDC hackle

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