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McPhail CdC Olive Barbless

$2.25

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Description

The Davie McPhail CDC Olive is a split wing pattern that is ideal for targeting olive feeders on the river. Designed by Fulling Mill fly designer, Davie McPhail.

Specifications

Category

Dry Flies

Target Species

trout

Techniques

casting, finesse

Water Column

surface

Action

dead-drift

Conditions

clear water, low light

Field Notes

A dry fly pattern for matching olive hatches on rivers and streams. Fish it dead-drifted on the surface when trout are feeding on emerging or adult olives, especially during calm or lightly riffled water.

Pros

  • Effective imitation for olive mayfly feeders
  • Barbless hook is fish-friendly and easy to release
  • Light CDC wing helps it ride naturally on the surface

Cons

  • Can be hard to see in low light
  • Best when fish are actively rising to olives

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