CDL Parachute Dry Fly

**smallstreams.co.za** · 20-12-08

Hook: Gamakastsu C12U/B #16
Thread: Danville 70 Denier 6/0
Tail: Genetic Cock Hackle - Brown
Body/Dubbing: Diamond Brite Hare's Ear
Post: Z-Lon (looped)
Hackle: Coq de Leon

**poppernel** · 20-12-08

That's nicely done Mario. Like that diamond brite hares ear dubbing stacks.

Dave

**JanK** · 20-12-08

Nice edible you have there Mario - gonna try my hand at him...

**smallstreams.co.za** · 20-12-08

Originally Posted by poppernel

That's nicely done Mario. Like that diamond brite hares ear dubbing stacks.

Dave

Will take some pics of the different colours and post when there is sunlight ...

**rols** · 20-12-08

Damn, if only I had that one today. Nice fly Mario. There was a post some while back about the difference, if any, between paint brush fibres and CDL. Well, I must admit the CDL definately makes a difference for me. I'm going to tie this fly tomoro and hopefully Morne does'nt see the post

Thanks

**smallstreams.co.za** · 20-12-08

Originally Posted by rols

Damn, if only I had that one today. Nice fly Mario. There was a post some while back about the difference, if any, between paint brush fibres and CDL. Well, I must admit the CDL definately makes a difference for me. I'm going to tie this fly tomoro and hopefully Morne does'nt see the post

Thanks

Thanks Rols.

I still cannot get around the concept of being able to use the brush fibres as hackle/wing

Tails yes, but wound hackle????

If you tie some, let me know if they worked for you. They work very well for me.

**rols** · 20-12-08

Originally Posted by smallstreams.co.za

Thanks Rols.

I still cannot get around the concept of being able to use the brush fibres as hackle/wing

Tails yes, but wound hackle????

If you tie some, let me know if they worked for you. They work very well for me.

Sorry Mario. The thread was, or topic was about brush, compared to CDL for tails. Seeing your mention of the hackle, reminded me how stunning the fibres are.

**Beetle** · 22-12-08

I would like to see a fly tied with paint brush fibres for the hackle.
I find they are to rigid and when the fly lands on the water the fibres pierce the surface. Using natural fibres for dry flies is still the best they have natural movement and color, that no man made product can reproduce.