Fly Tying Recipes
BWO CDC Split Wing Cripple
BWO CDC Split Wing Cripple
Hook: Tiemco 100, sizes 14-22
Thread: 8/0 Uni-thread, Olive Dun
Tail: Amber Z-lon topped with wood duck breast feather
Abdomen: Olive dubbing
Loop : Olive CDC feather
Thorax: Olive dubbing
Wing: Black Z-lon
Tying Tips
- Though not apparent in the photo, the Black Z-lon wing is split and canted forward. We suggest tying wing in first.
- CDC loop goes between split wings and is tied off in front of wings
- Let some of the CDC feather splay backwards over the back half of the fly to aid floatation
- By changing sizes and colors, this style pattern can be used to imitate many different mayflies
Fishing Tips
- Doubles as a cripple or an emerger
- In larger sizes can be used to imitate flavs (Little Green Drake)
