Orvis UK

Daddy (Drowning) CdC

$2.25

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Description

The CdC thorax cover of this daddy pattern and the buoyant body material let this fly sit flush in the surface as if drowning. A hugely popular terrestrial pattern mostly fished dry but equally effective sub surface. Size: 12

Specifications

Category

Dry Flies

Sink Rate

floating

Target Species

trout

Techniques

casting, finesse

Water Column

surface

Action

drifting

Conditions

clear water, low light

Field Notes

This is a terrestrial-style dry fly meant to sit flush in or on the surface film, imitating a drowning insect. Fish it on calm to lightly riffled water when trout are looking up, or let it drift naturally along seams and edges. It can also work just under the surface when fish refuse a higher-riding dry.

Pros

  • Sits low in the surface film for a natural presentation
  • Versatile as both a dry and shallow subsurface fly
  • Simple, effective terrestrial imitation

Cons

  • Can be hard to see in low light or rough water
  • Best when fish are feeding near the surface

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