An extremely buoyant caddis pattern with a special CDC parachute hackle technique, that ticks all the boxes. Tied in a little larger sizes it doubles as a great stonefly and with legs makes an exceptional hopper!

CDC para-weld caddis/sedge pattern

• Hook: Mustad R43 # 12
• Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 grey
• Rib: Fine gold oval tinsel
• Body: Hares ear dubbing
• Hackle: Grizzle dyed brown
• Post: Polypropylene yarn
• Thorax: Hares ear dubbing
• Parachute hackle: Natural CDC

How to tie CDC para-weld caddis/sedge