A superb little CDC generic mayfly emerger that ticks all the boxes when the hatch is on. Tied in most sizes and colour combinations this is one of my top trout flies.

CDC mayfly emerger pattern recipe

• Hook: Mustad C49S # 10
• Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Grey
• Tail: Wood duck fibres
• Rib: Oval gold tinsel
• Abdomen: Hare dub natural
• Loop wing: CDC hackle & Wood duck fibres
• Thorax: Hare dub Brown olive

How to tie CDC mayfly emerger

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