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UtahFlyGuy
03-14-2006, 07:16 PM
Can anyone give me info on a good book reference for tying info for CDC? Thanks
UFG
Grizz
03-14-2006, 07:21 PM
Here's a little info. Not a book, but..........

http://www.trouthunt.com/articles.htm

peace
UtahFlyGuy
03-14-2006, 07:24 PM
Thanks Grizz.

peas
fulano
03-14-2006, 07:39 PM
Cheech is the guy that likes to tie with CDC. He goes nuts with the stuff.
Grizz
03-14-2006, 07:44 PM
Cheech is the guy that likes to tie with CDC. He goes nuts with the stuff.

I think Jason Haslam loves the stuff too. He should be able to offer some resource ideas.

peace
fishynsmelly
03-14-2006, 07:57 PM
This book has great instructions on how to tie with cdc and the different types, not to mention a ton of patterns with step by step instructions.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1571883061/002-2681365-3976829?v=glance&n=283155
cheech
03-14-2006, 08:05 PM
He goes nuts with the stuff.


allergic reactions ensue when I use CDC


I actually bought some the other day to tie CDC and Elk patterns.

I actually liked the way it tied.

Jason, I need some of the good stuff.
Curtis Fry
03-14-2006, 08:25 PM
Jason, I need some of the good stuff. Yeah. I haven't really found anything that is quite as good as that CDC you gave me last year.
Utah DaveII
03-14-2006, 09:13 PM
Hans wellerman (sp) occaissionally shows up on this board and he ties with it a lot. I cannot remember his handle or you could pm or e-mail him. He has a whole website on tying cdc flies.
cheech
03-14-2006, 09:17 PM
go to www.danica.com/flytier You can email him through that site. there are some pretty sweet flies listed on that site.
Utah DaveII
03-14-2006, 09:19 PM
I think he is flytier on this site as well.
JayMorr
03-14-2006, 09:28 PM
Utah,

Check out Rene Harrop's book "Trout Hunter"


Jay
UtahFlyGuy
03-14-2006, 10:11 PM
I know there a different types of CDC from what I understand. 1-4 are the different types that I have found. What is your best overall type to use for example size 16 and smaller flies? Some of the problems that I have encountered is that if you strip some of the CDC from the stem, it hard to line them up straight before you tie them down. Anyone have a few tricks up their sleeve to line the fibers straight without losing some of them?

Thanks for everyones responses as well.
cheech
03-14-2006, 10:34 PM
Anyone have a few tricks up their sleeve to line the fibers straight without losing some of them?

Thanks for everyones responses as well.



I have issues with this too. I find it easier to cut CDC straight from the rabbit's foot. It stays in a nice clump that way;)

In all seriousness, when I DO tie with CDC, I usually pull all of the fibers forward and use the tip of the feather(s).
Jason
03-15-2006, 07:26 AM
I like CDC. It just has a great natural look and presentation...especially mayflies; adult and emergers. Shane Stalcup's "Mayflies" tying book is pretty cool...he uses CDC alot.
ben trod
03-15-2006, 11:01 AM
Renee Harrop,s book (Trout Hunter) has great information on tying with CDC. His book also goes into detail about the history and slow incorporation of CDC into many of todays fly patterns. Most of the CDC patterns in this book are his own creations or designed by his wife Bonnie Harrop.
FlyDOC
03-15-2006, 04:31 PM
Renee Harrop also has some vidios/DVD's that are very helpful. I have just about worn mine out. Now if I could only remember who I lent the one on mayflies to!!! They are well worth the money.
bkastel
03-15-2006, 09:13 PM
I have a few duck pelts that my friend gave to me. What procedures do you do to harvest and prepare them for use?