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Old 06-06-2008, 07:21 PM
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What does the "CDC" mean on some dry fly wings? What is the material? Also, on a dry fly spinner, can a variety of materials be used for the wings or just one type of material? I see there is a material called McFlyon. Also Biot fibers? Thanks for any help.
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Hi Red Owl,

Here is a link that will tell you all about CDC feathers.

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I take it this has nothing to do with the Center of Disease Control
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Some biots info:





McFlyon is a floating yarn, like this:
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