Caddis - CDC

Caddis – CDC

The CDC Caddis is a highly effective dry fly pattern designed to imitate adult caddisflies with exceptional realism and subtle movement. Tied with CDC (Cul de Canard) feathers, this fly creates a delicate, natural presentation that trout find difficult to resist during active caddis hatches.

CDC fibers provide natural buoyancy while allowing the fly to sit lower in the surface film than many traditional high-floating caddis patterns. This makes the CDC Caddis especially effective in slow water, slicks, spring creeks, and other technical situations where trout become selective.

Whether you’re matching a hatch or targeting pressured fish, the CDC Caddis offers a refined presentation when standard dry flies are ignored.

Key Features
• Realistic caddisfly imitation with natural movement
• CDC feathers provide lifelike presentation and buoyancy
• Low-riding profile for subtle surface-film presentation
• Excellent for selective and pressured trout
• Ideal for slow water and technical dry fly fishing
• Effective during active caddis hatches

Imitates
Adult caddisflies and emerging caddis insects

Sizes
Available in sizes: #14 - #18

Fishing Tips
Fish with a drag-free drift during active caddis hatches, especially in slower currents, slicks, and tailouts where trout are feeding selectively near the surface film.

Short Version
A natural-looking CDC caddis pattern with subtle movement and realistic presentation—ideal for selective trout and technical dry fly fishing.