Purple Tail CDC

Purple Tail CDC

The Purple Tail CDC is a tungsten bead euro nymph built for tight-line fishing in rivers and tailwaters. The CDC collar breathes and pulses with every micro-movement of the current, creating a lifelike, soft profile that trout find irresistible. The purple tail adds a subtle attractor element — a proven trigger color that draws attention without overpowering the natural look of the fly. The tungsten bead gets it into the strike zone fast, even in heavy water.

Pattern Details

• Style: Euro nymph / soft hackle attractor
• Bead: Tungsten bead for fast sink rate and precise depth control
• Collar: CDC for natural movement and a lifelike, breathing profile
• Tail: Purple — subtle attractor element effective across a wide range of conditions
• Best water: Rivers, tailwaters, and freestone streams — runs, riffles, and pocket water
• Target species: Trout
• Techniques: Dead-drifted tight-line style through the water column; effective as a point fly or dropper in a two-fly rig
• Sizes available: 12, 14, 16

A refined euro nymph with a natural profile and just enough attractor color to make trout commit — the Purple Tail CDC is a go-to pattern for technical water and selective fish.