CDC X Caddis Fly Tying Tutorial

The CDC X Caddis is a simple variation of the classic X Caddis designed with fast water in mind.

By incorporating a small amount of CDC beneath the wing, this pattern gains additional flotation while maintaining the natural profile and effectiveness that have made the X Caddis a favourite among trout anglers for decades. It's an excellent choice for high gradient rivers, pocket water, and turbulent currents where keeping a dry fly riding high can be a challenge.

In this video, viewers will learn how to tie the CDC X Caddis step by step, along with the purpose behind each material and why this variation performs so well in fast flowing water.

Materials List

• Hook: Ahrex Size 12 FW501 Dry Fly Hook
• Thread: Uni Products Tan 8/0 Uni Thread
• Trailing Shuck: Wapsi Dark Tan Sparkle Yarn
• Body: Semperfli Mottled Dark Brown Dry Fly Poly Yarn
• Rib: Semperfli Dark Olive Micro Glint Tinsel
• Collar: Wapsi Brown Olive Super Fine Dry Fly Dubbing
• Under Wing: Wapsi Slate Gray C.D.C.
• Over Wing: Wapsi Light Bull Elk Body Hair

Step-By-Step Fly Tying Video Tutorial

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