Catskill Olive Dun CDC Wings

Catskill Olive Dun CDC Wings

The Catskill Olive Dun with CDC Wings is a top-tier dry fly pattern, perfect for imitating olive-colored mayflies during key hatches. Designed in the classic Catskill style, this fly is particularly effective in rivers where fish are keyed in on emerging olive duns. The CDC wings provide exceptional buoyancy and a delicate, lifelike appearance, making it irresistible to feeding trout.

Crafted on a high-quality hook, the Catskill Olive Dun is tied with genetic hackle and CDC for a natural float, ensuring it rides perfectly on the water’s surface. The olive body, combined with yellow ribbing, closely mimics the color and segmentation of natural olive mayflies. The result is a dry fly that performs beautifully in slower currents, riffles, and eddies, drawing strikes from even the most cautious fish.

This fly is particularly effective during spring and early summer, when olive mayfly hatches are most common. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or new to the sport, the Catskill Olive Dun with CDC Wings is a reliable, must-have pattern for any fly box, designed to help you land more fish when the olive duns are hatching.

Catskill Olive Dun comes in two hook sizes #14 and #16.

How to fish a Catskill Olive Dun

• Target Olive Mayfly Hatches: Fish the Catskill Olive Dun during spring and early summer when olive-colored mayflies are emerging.
• Dead Drift Technique: Cast upstream and allow the fly to drift naturally with the current, mimicking a real mayfly riding the surface.
• Focus on Riffles and Eddies: Look for fish rising in slower currents, riffles, or along seams where trout feed on emerging insects.
• Fine Tippet: Use a light tippet (5x-6x) for a more natural presentation and better hooksets.
• Watch for Subtle Strikes: Be alert for gentle surface takes, as fish often rise delicately to sip this fly off the water.