About the Shuttlecock Hare's Ear CDC Trout Fly
The Shuttlecock Hare’s Ear CDC is a superb emerger pattern designed to imitate insects trapped in the surface film during hatches. Combining the natural buggy appearance of a classic Hare’s Ear body with a buoyant CDC shuttlecock wing, this fly sits and hangs down perfectly through the surface film, exactly where trout expect to find vulnerable emerging insects.
When trout are feeding on emerging insects rather than fully hatched duns, the Shuttlecock Hare’s Ear CDC can outperform traditional dry flies. Its lifelike silhouette and delicate presentation make it a reliable choice during difficult hatches.
Its highly visible upright CDC wing also makes it easy for anglers to track on the water, even in broken light or ripple.
Fishing Tips:
Why Shuttlecocks Work
Emergers are often the easiest stage of an insect for trout to capture, making them a prime target during active hatches. The Shuttlecock Hare’s Ear
CDC imitates this stage perfectly.
- Hare’s Ear body provides a natural, buggy appearance that imitates a wide range of insects.
- CDC shuttlecock wing offers exceptional buoyancy while allowing the body to sit in the surface film.
- Upright profile mimics the emerging insect struggling to break free.
- Excellent visibility for anglers without appearing unnatural to fish.
The fly’s simple but highly realistic design makes it deadly on rivers and stillwaters alike when trout are feeding just beneath or within the surface film.
Country of origin for this trout fly: England
This trout fly is designed to be fished on Dams & Reservoirs, Rivers & Streams, Still Water
Comments from other fly fishermen
Currently there are no comments about the Shuttlecock Hare's Ear CDC fly pattern from other fly fishermen yet.
Sign-in to make a comment
To make a comment, please sign-in or register securely with us.