RJW Natural Stripped Quill & Mirage Flash

This Stripped Quill CDC is a subtle yet deadly emerger pattern, designed to fool trout that are feeding just below the surface. The hand-stripped peacock quill body provides a slim, segmented profile that looks lifelike in the water. What sets this fly apart is the delicate glint of mirage tinsel, which peeks through the ribbing just before the thorax. That faint shimmer gives the impression of a struggling insect or an emerging wing case — a small but decisive trigger that often makes selective trout commit. The CDC wing ensures the fly sits low and naturally in the film, making it an excellent choice during olive and midge hatches.

This fly is part of the RJW Premium range, all hand-tied by me in Scotland using high-quality branded materials.