CDC is an exceptional natural material that elevates any fly pattern. When you combine CDC with a classic Pheasant Tail on a jig-style hook, you get a highly effective and versatile fly that belongs in every angler’s fly box. This pattern is easy to tie and performs exceptionally well on the water, highlighting why Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard favors the soft hackle Pheasant Tail (though he often opts for the partridge soft hackle variant). Whether you fish it with a dead drift or swing it for a more active presentation, this CDC-enhanced Pheasant Tail is sure to produce outstanding results.