Dry fly styles

Nymphs 

Recently, I have been using a lot of cdc comparaduns. However, I dont necessarily think that they are superior to other dries. I like them mainly because they are quick to tie compared to parachutes etc...
 
Each year during the peak of hatches, I end up guiding someone who is not catching fish, and truley believes that a more elaborate fly will catch the risers. Usually, all those people need to do is cast better or throw better mends, and they will catch the fish. I think most standard dryfly patterns work equally well when used in the correct size/color, and situations. In other words, if you fish them the right way, they'll all work.
 
I dont often use parachutes in riffles, because they will tend to get soaked and start sinking faster than a catskill style dun. I usually tie all my small flys (#18-24) parachute style with a bright indicator, so can see them better.

I remember a few years ago everything I tied had cdc incorporated into it.  I've actually gone back to catskill dries just for the fact they're a little more durable.  It's usually one and done with cdc's.  Well, at least until they dry.  Although I still use the cdc's for the fact you can crank em' out pretty quick, and they float nicely in the film.  I've never really given comparaduns  fair shake.  i think this year i will try them during the sulphur hatch a little more.

Loopy,

Your missing out on comparduns, they are fantastic.. I prefer cut/burnt wing catskills or comparduns. I like the cuts in riffles and comparduns in slower water. Comparaduns **** me off when I tie them usually, getn that hair just right sucks.

ORIGINAL: jlh42581

Loopy,

Your missing out on comparduns, they are fantastic.. I prefer cut/burnt wing catskills or comparduns. I like the cuts in riffles and comparduns in slower water. Comparaduns **** me off when I tie them usually, getn that hair just right sucks.

 
I have comparaduns in most mayfly hatches in my flybox.  It's just for some reason they never make it to the end of my tippet.  Like I said, i will give em' an honest try this year.

ORIGINAL: jlh42581

Loopy,

Your missing out on comparduns, they are fantastic.. I prefer cut/burnt wing catskills or comparduns. I like the cuts in riffles and comparduns in slower water. Comparaduns **** me off when I tie them usually, getn that hair just right sucks.

 
 
 jlh,
 
 I hate tying them too. I hate it that after awhile the hair starts to push forward when they've been sitting in a fly box or bin. I usually only tie a few each year for specific hatches. Like Drake, more often I've been going to CDC duns
 
Last year I started to tie Sheck's Spuduns. They are easier to tie than the standard comparadun. Its much easier and quicker for me to tie in the wing this way. They worked great on the march browns last year. The only problem is that you can only effectively tie them in size 16 and larger. Smaller than that, its tough to handle the preclipped hair placement.  
 
Here's the fly:   http://www.flyanglersonline.com/flytying/fotw2/120103fotw.html

While I like the nice splashy takes of the traditional dry fly, lately I have been on a parachute kick.  Klinkhamers have been my newest endeavor.w_w.