CDC paraposts

[skiltonian]

First time trying this and I have to pinch off the feathers to get the length I want. I’m using a loop for the CDC but don’t have a real clip to hold the feathers so it’s impossible to adjust the length in the loop. Any tips? Next tie, I will add a tail, I’m going to try to split the thread for the loop, and get the CDC closer to the post.

 

[DGC]

I haven't tied this myself, but it seems a good solution. Came across it a few years ago

 

[skiltonian]

Here’s one pre-pruned

 

[dc410]

Here’s one pre-pruned
View attachment 1641247307

I’ve actually never tied a parachute pattern using a cdc feather for the hackle, but you may not want to prune too much on that pattern shared in your last post. It may fish really good as it stands!

 

[skiltonian]

Thanks for the vid, @DGC Here’s my first attempt that way. Guy in the vid made it look easy.

 

[PennKev]

I haven't tied this myself, but it seems a good solution. Came across it a few years ago

I remember seeing this method illustrated in Fly Tyer magazine years ago. It doesn't get any easier than this.

 

[skiltonian]

Used a deer hair wing as a post, worked good, just need more dubbing on the head.

 

[Nocktavius]

Why not just tie the CDC in the correct way? (Aligned feather tips)

 

[skiltonian]

I’m not saying I know what I’m doing here, just playing and trying to learn with the goal to make a highly visible indicator fly that could catch fish in slower clear pools. I’m tying on a 14 but would like to end up on an 18 that I can run a beaded dropper off of. Here’s my next attempt.

 

[skiltonian]

I made a CDC feather folder out of foam and I’m using a clip from a Target hanger. Making use of what I got.

 

[PennKev]

I made a CDC feather folder out of foam and I’m using a clip from a Target hanger. Making use of what I got. View attachment 1641247384

Your method with a folder is how I often how I prep feathers for cdc tied in as a soft hackle.

However, the Shane Stalcup video method is so much easier for parachutes and I don't know that there is really a significant or even noticeable difference when completed. The Stalcup method certainly produces a fly that fishes just fine and can be tied pretty dang quick. In fact, that method is easier to execute than a traditionally hackled parachute IMO.

 

[ROVERT]

I’m tying on a 14 but would like to end up on an 18 that I can run a beaded dropper off of.

A beaded dropper suspended from a size 18 CDC fly seems a tall order.

 

[Nocktavius]

A beaded dropper suspended from a size 18 CDC fly seems a tall order.

This whole thread seems like losing sight of why we tie and fish CDC flies

 

[PennKev]

A beaded dropper suspended from a size 18 CDC fly seems a tall order.

Expecting any #18 dry to support a weighted nymph is a tall order. Maybe a heavily tied #18 and something like a #20 or 22 with a tiny bead would be workable. A #18 dry and unweighted nymph/emerged is not that bad and a good strategy during certain situations.