Learn how to tie a highly effective CDC Mayfly using a clean, minimalistic material list and natural movement. This pattern is perfect for fast water. In this tutorial I tie the fly on an A&M Barbless Dry Fly Long #12, using UNI-Thread 8/0 Black, Hends Blend Slate (BD‑3215) for the body, CDC Natural Grey wings, and Coq de Leon Dark Pardo tails.
This CDC Mayfly sits beautifully in the surface film and offers a realistic silhouette with maximum buoyancy. Ideal for mayfly hatches throughout the season.
Materials Used:
- Hook: A&M Barbless Dry Fly Long #12
- Thread: UNI-Thread 8/0 Black
- Body: Hends Blend Slate (BD‑3215)
- Wing: CDC Natural Grey
- Tail: Coq de Leon Dark Pardo
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