CDC Buzzer

Imitates an adult midge and is useful during midge hatches. While trout feed primarily on pupa during a midge hatch, they can receptive to a well-presented adult. For more about this fly, see the article Midges Redux.

Use standard dry fly or chuck-and-sit presentations. Because this pattern contains CdC, do NOT dress it with floatant; when it no longer floats, treat it with fly drying powder. Use standard dry fly or chuck-and-sit presentations.

1. Debarb hook, place in vise, start thread.

2. Start thread at head of body and bring to the rear of hook.

3. Tie in CdC feather tip-first, then tie in holographic tinsel.

4. Wrap thread to eye of hook.

5. Wrap ribbing, 4-6 turns. Tie down and trim.

6. Wrap up CdC hackle. Tie down and trim.

7. Build small head. Whip finish.

8. Optional: Trim body hackle in tapered fashion from front to back, leaving a few larger barbs near the head.