CDC Loop Wing Biot Emerger

Fly: Bruce Salzburg, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: TMC 2487, size 16-20
Thread: Iron Grey (or color to match), 8/0
Tail (trailing shuck): Wood duck or any other well marked game bird feather
Abdomen: Goose biot to match the natural
Loop wing: Two CDC feathers, natural grey dun, pulled over thorax, and pushed back slightly to form a loose cowl around upper thorax
Thorax: Superfine dubbing color to match natural
Legs (optional): Wood duck fibers, tied beard style

Note: This fly works well suspended in the film, or bouncing along the bottom.

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