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CDC Bubble Emerger

Hook: Dai Riki 135, sizes 8-22
Thread: Olive 8/0
Tail: Pheasant tail fibers
Thorax: Olive Haretron or color to match natural
Abdomen: Pheasant Tail fibers wrapped on hook
Wing: Bubble of CDC. Use white for Tricos or PMD's, dun for others
Overwing: 1-3 strands of pearl Krystalflash

Tying Instructions

1. Tie in pheasant tail with two tight wraps at hook bend. Don't trim, you'll use the rest of the fibers for the abdomen

2.Tie in fine copper wire.

3.Wrap pheasant tail fibers forward two thirds of shank.

4. Counter wrap rib forward over abdomen.

5.Dub small amount of dubbing for thorax.

6.Tie in cdc feather butt first, form loop with dubbing needle and tie off behind hook eye.

7.Tie in 1-3 strands of pearl Krystal Flash, whip finish and cement.