CDC Blue-Winged Olive

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CDC Blue-Winged Olive

Clone

A CDC-winged BWO that rides perfectly in the surface film with no floatant needed. The natural oils in CDC feathers keep the fly sitting at the exact surface level where trout expect to see emerging Baetis — neither on top nor below the film.

Sizes#18BodyOlive

Recipe

  • HookDry fly hook (TMC 100) · Tiemco
  • ThreadOlive tying thread 8/0 or 70 denier · Semperfli
  • TailMicrofibbets, dun
  • BodyOlive superfine dubbing · Hareline
  • WingNatural dun CDC

Fishing tips

Never apply floatant to CDC — it destroys the natural oils. Dry the fly by false casting between fish. Replace after 3-4 fish.

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