CDC emerging buzzer query

[shpeil]

I'm trying my hand at tying with CDC for the first time. My first attempt was a size 12 emerging buzzer, tied on a Kamasan buzzer/shrimp hook, and it looked ok. I tested it out by dropping it into a pint of water. It went straight through the surface tension and sank.

I wonder if I didn't use enough CDC - I took the "fluff" off one quill and then added in the tip too for good measure. I used the cdc for a thorax cover and the breathers out the top.

Or maybe the hook was too heavy. The rest of the dressing was just a tiny bit of dubbing and a pearly rib...

Any thoughts about what I'm doing wrong?

Cheers

Neil

[greenock]

Was it the b100 or the b110 hook?

[shpeil]

T'was a B100. Realised the B110 would be unlikely to work but not sure if there's something lighter than B100 available.

[codenamemilo]

i normally match the tips of 2-3 feathers and use those and have no problems with buoyancy

[greenock]

B100 should work. Use more than one feather 2-3. I never take the "fluff" off use the full feather. What quality is the cdc like?

[shpeil]

Thanks guys. Have no idea what the quality of the CDC is like - never seen the stuff before! It's standard Veniard cdc if that 's any use. There's not a lot of info out there on how to use it, which is the problem I've got. I'll try 3 feathers and see how we go.

[greenock]

Here's a step by step that will help you out.

http://ukflydressing.proboards.com/i...ay&thread=1965

[shpeil]

Excellent, thanks! My google didn't come up with that page for some reason. It's just exactly what I'm needing.

[greenock]

Theres more cdc step by steps on that site. Also if your after cdc the lakeland 100's are good for the price and lots of colours.

http://www.lakelandflytying.com/1548...lours_100.aspx

Or if your after top quality then Phil at fly tying boutique has some top Swiss cdc.

[shpeil]

Cheers. Been prowling round that site and found the others. CDC is not the cheapest feather, eh?!