CDC Quill Mayfly

CDC Quill Mayfly

The CDC Quill Mayfly is a versatile and highly effective classic dry fly pattern that mimics the appearance of a mayfly nymph as it emerges from its nymphal shuck. Its slender profile and delicate silhouette make it irresistible to trout.

This fly can be fished effectively using various techniques depending on the water conditions and the stage of the mayfly hatch. When fishing in slower currents or calm waters, presenting the CDC Quill Mayfly with a dead-drift technique is often the most productive. This involves casting upstream or across the current and allowing the fly to drift naturally with the flow, imitating the movement of a nymph as it drifts toward the surface.

Alternatively, in faster currents or riffles, give it a little twitch to imitate a struggling mayfly.  This can entice aggressive strikes from feeding trout lurking in these turbulent waters.

The CDC Quill Mayfly is particularly effective during mayfly hatches, which typically occur in the spring and summer months. It can be used on both rivers and still waters, making it a versatile pattern for fly anglers targeting trout in various fishing environments.

Overall, the CDC Quill Mayfly is a must-have pattern in any fly angler’s arsenal, offering versatility, effectiveness, and realism that consistently produces results on the water.

This pattern comes in four colors: Yellow Quill, Olive Quill, Tan Quill, and Mahogany Quill, and hooks #12 to #18.