This CDC March Brown Emerger is great for catching picky trout. In this video, Chris Daughters of the Caddis Fly demonstrates how to tie this wet fly which is a killer on the McKenzie River.
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March Brown CDC Emerger
Thread: Brown or Tan Uni 6/0
Hook: TMC 3761 #12,14
Tail: 3-5 Pheasant Tail Fibers
Body: Natural Possum
Hackle/Legs: Grey or Brown Partridge
Wing: One Med Brown and one light tan CDC feather