In this new fly tying video, Karl The Mule demonstrates the Light Cahill, a Catskills-style dry fly that he uses to imitate pale mayfly duns in our McKenzie and Willamette Rivers. Check out Westfly for more on PMDs and PEDs.
Light Cahill Dry
Hook: TMC 101, #12-18
Thread: 8/0 Unithread Light Cahill (any cream or pale yellow)
Tail: Ginger or Cream Hackle Fibers
Body: Hareline Dubbin Light Cahill (or substitute any cream colored dubbing)
Hackle: Ginger or Cream dry fly saddle hackle
Wing: Wood duck flank (or dyed mallard flank)
