CDC Bubble Caddis

Published on Mar 22. 2025 - 21 hours ago
Updated or edited 21 hours ago

On the rivers one of the first caddis flies to hatch is the Grannom and on the Lochs it would be the Alder in the UK and Ireland though these flies can be found in many countries as well..

Materials Used Grannom..
Hook, Fulling Mill Ultimate Dry size 14 or 16s
Thread, Tan Uni-8/0
Wing, CDC and Elk
Egg Sack, Insect Green Seals Fur or Sub
Body, Rabbit Fur and UV Mixed
Horns, Whiting Coq de Leon Medium Pardo Fibres
Thorax, CDC Fibres Dubbed On

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