The CDC Hopper Claret Barbless Size 12 is a brilliant, buoyant terrestrial dry fly for trout feeding on heather flies, hawthorn flies, small crane flies and other wind-blown insects. Its claret body gives a warm, natural tone, while CDC adds movement and helps the fly sit lightly on the surface.
Fish it close to bankside vegetation, along wind lanes or wherever terrestrials are collecting. Dry CDC with powder or an amadou patch rather than coating it heavily with grease, which can reduce the feather's natural movement. An excellent fish catcher - few moments beat watching a trout lift and take it cleanly.