CDC & Feather Wing Caddis

Published on Jun 24. 2025 - 2 weeks ago
Updated or edited 2 weeks ago

1500 videos today..Tying a Cinnamon Caddis using CDC and a feather wing..

Materials Used;

Hook, Fulling Mill Short Shanke Special size 12
Thread, Rusty Brown Uni-8/0
Wing, Light Cinnamon CDC and Hen Pheasant
Body and Thorax, Dark Cinnamon CDC
Horns, Moose Main Fibres

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