CDC Spent wing midge tied by Barry Ord Clarke

CDC Spent wing midge

Tying thread, one CDC hackle and a pinch of dubbing, makes one of the most essential patterns in my fly box! A quick and easy CDC spent wing midge fly that can be fished just about all year round.

CDC Spent wing midge pattern

Hook: Mustad C49S # 16-22
Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Brown
Wing: One CDC hackle
Thorax: Dark brown Superfine dubbing

How to tie CDC Spent wing midge

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