A modern twist on a classic, the CdC Bibio takes the proven effectiveness of the original Hopper and enhances it with CDC feathers, harnessing their natural water-repellent properties to keep the fly perfectly suspended in the surface film. This creates an irresistible silhouette, making it a deadly choice when trout are feeding on struggling terrestrials or emerging insects.

Designed to represent a variety of hapless insects caught in the surface, this barbless pattern offers exceptional movement and realism, fooling even the wariest Stillwater trout.

 CDC feathers keep it sitting naturally in the surface film
 Mimics struggling insects & emerging hatches
 Barbless hook for easy catch & release

With 30 years of fly fishing experience and 25 years managing a trout fishery, I’ve seen countless patterns come and go—but this is a fly that consistently delivers when conditions demand finesse.