HARE’S EAR FLASHBACK T.H. CDC HOT COLLAR

Hare’s Ear Flashback T.H. CDC Hot Collar is a cutting-edge version of a timeless fly, enhanced with tactical features for today’s demanding trout waters.

• Imitation: The Hare’s Ear CDC is primarily designed to imitate the nymphal and emerging stages of mayflies, caddisflies, and stoneflies, though it can also be mistaken for other general aquatic insects.
• CDC feathers: The key distinguishing feature is the use of CDC (Cul de Canard) feathers, which are taken from the preen gland area of ducks. These feathers trap air bubbles, enhancing the fly’s buoyancy and creating a lifelike, pulsating action in the water.
• Fishing: The Hare’s Ear CDC Emerger is effective when fished near the surface, imitating insects struggling to break through the surface film. When tied as a nymph, with or without a bead, it can be fished deeper in the water column using nymphing techniques like indicator nymphing or tight-line nymphing (Euro nymphing).
• Effectiveness: The buggy appearance and movement of the Hare’s Ear CDC make it a highly effective pattern for catching trout and other fish that feed on aquatic insects.
• Variations: There are various versions of the Hare’s Ear CDC, including those with different materials for the body, ribbing, and thorax, as well as variations with added flash or different hook styles like jig hooks. Some patterns also add a hotspot with a colored thread for increased attraction.