Fly Tying: My #1 Carp Fly - The Carp-it-fuzz!

When I go fly fishing for carp, I want to keep it as simple as possible. Carry as little as I can and have one fly that imitates many different food sources. The Carp-it-Fuzz does just that! It imitates many creatures that live on the bottom, dragonfly nymphs, small crayfish, leaches and baitfish! I’ve seen carp move 3 feet out of their way to eat it! I just tie it in different colors and sizes, I carry the fly in size 6 and 8’s in black, brown, olive, rust and off-white. Smallmouth bass can’t get enough of this fly either. They love to follow carp and eat the leftovers. So if I’m not battling a carp I’ve got a smallmouth on! To me that’s a great way to spend a day fly fishing!

This fly was designed with a few key items in mind. First it has to land gently on the water, thus the bead chain eyes. Next I wanted lots of movement, even when you are not moving the fly, so you’ll notice lots of mini legs and the laser dubbing helps there too. Lastly I wanted something durable and easy to tie.

I feel like I've cracked the carp code and I’m happy to share it with you! So kick back, relax and enjoy!

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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:26 Start Tying
3:45 Marabou Rope
8:31 Criss / Cross - Legs
9:55 Dubbing Loop

Materials List
Hook - Daiichi 1120 #6 (I also use #8's & #10's depending on the flows)
Thread - Veevus 100
Eyes - Bead Chain (M) Black
Marabou - MFC Blood Quill - Tan Black
Marker - Copic Walnut (any brown will do... just match your thread to materials)
Legs - MFC *Barred Sexi Floss - Copper Brown (M)* corrected material
Body - Laser Dub - Brown
Body #2 - FTD Private Stash Dubbing - Mahongany

Tools
Stonfo Roto Dubbing Tool
Loon D Loop Tweezers

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