CDC Golden Stone - Fly Tying Instructions by Charlie Craven

[@justinmcquaide4862]

Just tied this fly from Charlie’s book such a great fly !!

[@peterfetzer7039]

You are definitely excellent at your craft and great at explaining step by step how and why you do the techniques you do. Don’t tell Cheech, but you are a better tier and teacher. 😉

[@vernlund3564]

Charlie, great coloration of materials on this fly especially when wet. Video adds to the books description of shellback / rib tying technique. Will bring out my original X-1 (s/n 29) and give this recipe a tie today, Thanks!

[@daveomd4595]

Cranking em out! You’ve been busy Charlie. Good to see your vids again. This is a great tie and killer fly on the Arkansas.

[@fishbeelowme245]

That would swing nice for Oregon Trout Spey junkies! Very nice!

[@brianfeeney9493]

Snow ❄️ Pouring down as I enjoy this Tutorial Charlie …… Thank You for sharing Your Mastery ✨🎣💫

[@barbaraemerich1921]

I absolutely love the way you teach how to fly ties. I’m so excited to try this fly! You are my favorite fly tying KZbin channel!!

[@kurzhaarguy]

You’re an accomplished tyer and the materials cooperate with you, in homage, I think. This is the first time I’ve seen this pattern. It’s really sexy. Elegant but also casts an incredible profile. The combination of materials, I know are going to create movement to trigger. Really nice work. Can’t wait to plagiarize.

[@evgrin1507]

Always perfection. Love your style.

[@edstephens9235]

This is one of my favorite flys. I think I first saw it on your website, it's great to see it here.

[@randycampbell3628]

Excellent ! Randy from Canada.

[@saundratate6367]

Always enjoy your videos. They have helped me immensely.

[@cachi-7878]

Fantastic looking fly. Thank you Charlie.

[@bobhammond8067]

Very nice!! The CDC information is great!!

[@blackflycreations]

SO Clean! Beautiful tie Charlie! More life goals!🔥

[@jamesvatter5729]

Masterful...as always, Charlie.

[@jeffwaugh6734]

Super nice! Gorgeous color choices!

[@thomasw_]

Must try this pattern. Superior tying skills evident. I liked that golden brown dubbing... Also noticed you use the vise with the best hook grip going! I've used the same vise for a long time (@ serial no. 2622) and I love the hook range with the serrated square block tip and the stability of it with the C-clamp.

[@chrisbukowski9434]

You should do all the flies from your first book that would be cool

[@mikekuczynski1552]

Nice

[@gt_outdoorexcursions]

She's a beauty!!

[@bradygwiggle3813]

When are we gonna get some snow in Colorado!!!

[@dominicrose4009]

It's not luck. Definitely a professional move with the hackle pliers. 👍

[@kennethvanwinkle9823]

"Putting it into words"...Here's a thought on translating your actions into wording...Wet your fingers and then place your thumb and forefinger on each side of the feather...Keeping the fibers on their respective sides of the stem of the feather (one side of the stem is "assigned" to your thumb, while the opposite side is "assigned" to your forefinger), gently begin to close your fingers inward towards the fibers until you have contact with them, and gently sweep them back towards the bend of the hook, then draw the stem of the feather forward, ever so slightly, towards the hook eye...The individual fibers of the feather are now pointed rearward and the stem is hovering somewhere above the hook....With the fibers oriented where you want them, lock down the stem to the hook at the desired tie-in point with a couple of turns.

[@dominiqueleblanc2193]

Would partridge m'amenait good substitute for the grizzly hackle?

[@josephh957]

Great pattern Charlie!! I was thinking I might try adding another bead (tungsten or otherwise) or do you think that would make it too stubby?

[@CharliesFlyBox]

You could always use a 5263 hook that’s 3x long to give yourself a bit more room.

[@josephh957]

@@CharliesFlyBox I will definitely try that! All ive been tying the last few weeks are different stone variations, its been a blast!

[@anablakp3200]

Awesome tie, one of my favorites. You should trash your cheap microphone!!!!!!!!!!!