CDC Emerger

Tied by Dave Anderson

The CDC Emerger was first brought to my attention by Warren Frank, a fellow swapper.  I tie it mainly in #16-18 and sometimes in a #20.  It's predominately a trail fly in a tandem rig set up that is effective for hatch situations, as well as general nymphing purposes.

Thread: Uni-thread 8/0 brown

Shuck: Dun zelon fibers

Body: gray, brown, or olive nymph dubbing with some olive Ice Dub mixed in

Wire: Silver (small)

Underwing: pearlescent krystal flash

Overwing: Dun CDC puffs

Head: brown nymph dubbing (can be picked out)