Red Tail CDC

Red Tail CDC

The Red Tail CDC is a tungsten bead euro nymph built for tight-line fishing in rivers and tailwaters. The CDC collar breathes and pulses with every micro-movement of the current, creating a lifelike, soft profile that trout find irresistible. The red tail adds a bold attractor element — one of the most reliable trigger colors in fly fishing, particularly effective in off-color water and when trout are keyed in on blood midges or small stoneflies. The tungsten bead gets it into the strike zone fast, even in heavy water.

Pattern Details

• Style: Euro nymph / soft hackle attractor
• Bead: Tungsten bead for fast sink rate and precise depth control
• Collar: CDC for natural movement and a lifelike, breathing profile
• Tail: Red — bold attractor element effective in off-color water and low-light conditions
• Best water: Rivers, tailwaters, and freestone streams — runs, riffles, and pocket water
• Target species: Trout
• Techniques: Dead-drifted tight-line style through the water column; effective as a point fly or dropper in a two-fly rig
• Sizes available: 12, 14, 16

A proven euro nymph with a natural CDC profile and a red tail that trout can’t ignore — the Red Tail CDC is a reliable producer across a wide range of water types and conditions.