CDC Hatching Dun

Fly: Vladimir "Vlad" Markov, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Mustad 94840, sizes 10-18
Thread: 6/0 or 8/0 to match body color
Tail: 2 to 3 Woodduck, Partridge, or Hackle fibers
Nymphal shuck: Antron dubbing fibers or Z-lon
Nymphal thorax: Fine dubbing
Nymphal legs: 6 Partridge or Hen Hackle fibers
Rib: Fine silver wire or none
Body of dun: Biots or dubbing
Wing of dun: 2 to 4 CDC feathers
Legs of dun: Ring neck pheasant tail fibers
Thorax of dun: Antron or Poly dubbing

Note: This fly imitate transitional, emerging stage of mayfly and can be tied any color to match local hatches.


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