Tutorials

How to Tie Neater CDC Collars

In this tutorial, we walk you through one of the most common mistakes fly tiers make when working with CDC — and how to correct it for a much cleaner, more effective finish.

You’ll see:

The wrong way to tie in and wrap a CDC collar (and why it causes problems)
The right way to do it for a neat, controlled result
Small technique tweaks that make a big difference to your flies

Whether you’re tying dries, emergers, or CDC-based patterns, getting this step right will instantly improve the look and performance of your flies.

Fly tying tutorial video

Shop the materials for the Pheasant Tail Nymph (PTN) used as a demo in the video

Hareline CDC
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Fine Wire 0.1mm
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Hanak H450BL Jig Superb Jig Hook
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Cookshill Cock Pheasant Tail
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Fulling Mill Euro Nymph Thorax Dubbing
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Slotted Tungsten Beads
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Griffith’s Sheer 14/0 Thread
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