This version of the CDC March Brown has become my first choice when selecting a Dun pattern over the March Brown hatch. It’s very durable, floats well and brings the fish to the surface.
For a full tying video please click on the link below:
Ralph,
I see you left the hackle on the underside. When I tie flies like Harrop’s Hairwing Dun, which is very similar in basic construction to your (very nice) pattern, I trim it out so the fly floats more in the horizontal position since it’s a fly I’m going to use more for flatwater situations.
Regards,
Scott
Scott,
I leave the hackle but do often 'V-notch" the bottom while on the stream. I tend to fish this pattern as an adult, and will go to the LTD version for flat water.
Ralph