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McPhail CdC Olive Quill Barbless

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Description

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

Fishing Profile

Fly
Best for
Fly, Trout
Presentation
Surface, Dead Drift
Techniques
Finesse, Drifting, Fly Casting
Conditions
Clear Water, Low Light
SeasonSpring
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

This is a dry fly pattern designed to imitate olive-colored mayfly or similar surface insects on rivers. Fish it dead-drifted on a light tippet during a hatch or when trout are selectively feeding near the surface.

Pros

  • Natural mayfly-style profile
  • Good for selective surface-feeding trout
  • Barbless hook is fish-friendly

Cons

  • Small fly can be hard to see at distance
  • Best when fish are keyed on olives

Keywords

mcphailcdcolivequillbarblessorvisdaviesplitwingpatterntargetingfeedersriverdesignedfullingmillflydesigner

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