Twisted herls

Step 1

I take a CDC hackle

Step 2

I insert the CDC hackle in an incision made in a foam cuboid. I highlighted there incision with a ballpoint pen.

Step 3

The hackle is inserted into the cuboid

Step 4

I cut the CDC fibers that come out of the foam cuboid

Step 5

The tuft of CDC fibers obtained by cutting.

Step 6

I take the tuft on the two ends and twist it.

Step 7

The tuft of fibers is twisted.

Step 8

I tie the tuft of twisted fibers on a grub hook.

Step 9

I lift the excess of CDC fibers with some cross-loop of tying thread.

Step 10

I tie the head of the fly

Step 11

fly finished

Step 12

Grey dry fly

Step 13

Red midge

Step 14

Spent fly