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Category Archives: Carp Fly

Carp Hydra Fly Step-by-Step

Carp Hydra Fly Step-by-Step

How to tie the Carp Hydra Fly Step-by-Step: Detailed instructions for a simple “drag and drop” carp offering for mudding fish.

Posted byChris WSeptember 5, 2024September 2, 2024Posted inCarp FlyTags:carp fly, Fly Tying, Fly Tying Tutorial, Step-by-Step2 Comments on Carp Hydra Fly Step-by-Step

Carp Mop Fly Step-by-Step

Carp Mop Fly Step-by-Step

How to tie the Carp Mop Fly step-by-step: Detailed tying instructions for a simple, drag-and-drop carp offering.

Posted byChris WFebruary 1, 2024January 24, 2024Posted inCarp FlyTags:Fly Tying, Fly Tying Tutorial, Saltwater Fly Fishing, Step-by-StepLeave a comment on Carp Mop Fly Step-by-Step

Modified Carp Bug Step-by-Step

Modified Carp Bug Step-by-Step

How to the modified carp bug step-by-step: detailed tying instructions for modifying Andrew Spinato’s Carp Bug to ride hook point up.

Posted byChris WJune 8, 2023December 29, 2025Posted inCarp FlyTags:carp, carp fly, Fly Tying, Fly Tying Tutorial, Step-by-StepLeave a comment on Modified Carp Bug Step-by-Step

Backstabber Carp Fly Step-by-Step

Backstabber Carp Fly Step-by-Step

How to tie the Backstabber Carp Fly step-by-step: Detailed tying instructions for this simple, but effective carp pattern from Jay Zimmerman.

Posted byChris WJune 1, 2023January 16, 2024Posted inCarp FlyTags:carp, Fly Tying, Fly Tying Tutorial, Step-by-Step1 Comment on Backstabber Carp Fly Step-by-Step

Carp Bitter Fly Step-by-Step

Carp Bitter Fly Step-by-Step

How to tie the Carp Bitter Fly Step-by-Step: Detailed tying instructions for Barry Reynolds’ classic carp offering.

Posted byChris WNovember 10, 2022March 13, 2023Posted inCarp FlyTags:carp, Fly Tying, Fly Tying Tutorial, Step-by-Step2 Comments on Carp Bitter Fly Step-by-Step

Barr’s Dragonfly Nymph Step-by-Step

Barr's Dragonfly Nymph Step-by-Step

Barr’s Dragonfly Nymph Step-by-Step: a simple & effective dragonfly nymph for targeting carp and other warmwater species on the fly.

Posted byChris WJanuary 27, 2022June 28, 2022Posted inCarp Fly, NymphTags:Fly Tying, Fly Tying Tutorial, Step-by-Step2 Comments on Barr’s Dragonfly Nymph Step-by-Step

Hackle & Hair Crawfish Step-by-Step

Hackle & Hair Crawfish Step-by-Step

How to tie a Hackle & Hair Crawfish Step-by-Step: Detailed fly tying instructions for a small crawfish mimic ideal for carp. Crayfish; Crawdad

Posted byChris WJanuary 6, 2022June 28, 2022Posted inCarp Fly, Warmwater FlyTags:Fly Tying, Step-by-StepLeave a comment on Hackle & Hair Crawfish Step-by-Step

Brasshawk Carp Fly Step-by-Step

Brasshawk Carp Fly Step by Step

How to tie the Brasshawk Carp Fly Step-by-Step: detailed tying instructions for Danny Scarborough’s drag and drop carp bug.

Posted byChris WDecember 16, 2021July 10, 2022Posted inCarp Fly, Fly Tying, Step-by-StepTags:carp, Fly Tying, Step-by-StepLeave a comment on Brasshawk Carp Fly Step-by-Step

Rubber Legged Dragon Step-by-Step

How to tie the Rubber Legged Dragon Step-by-Step: Detailing tying instructions for a simple dragonfly nymph effective. Sunfish, Bass, Carp.

Posted byChris WMay 13, 2021July 3, 2022Posted inCarp Fly, NymphTags:#flytying, Fly Tying, Step-by-Step1 Comment on Rubber Legged Dragon Step-by-Step

Rough fishing:

Rough Fishing: Carp & Gar on the Fly. A Louisiana fly fishing field report. Carp on the Fly. Gar on the Fly. Grass Carp on the Fly.

Posted byChris WMay 6, 2021July 3, 2021Posted inCarp Fly, Field ReportsTags:Louisiana2 Comments on Rough fishing:

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