February 21, 2012

PSA #6: Keeping your kids off crack

It's dawned on me that I haven't published a recipe for my infamous Carp Crack pattern. I realize that I could pull a dick move and not disclose the simplicity secret behind this lethal pattern. I could direct you to my online store for some or tell you to go find a fly shop that carries my flies. I'm not gonna be that guy, at least for today. Many of you have asked for it, so here it is.

carp crack
Carp Crack
Hook: Mustad 34007/S71SZ, Size 6
Thread: UNI-thread 6/0, Red
Antennae: Medium Centipede Legs, Hot Orange
Body: Roughfisher's Seal Sub Dub, Burnt Orange
Front Hackle: Ruffed Grouse or Hungarian Partridge, Dark/Brown
Thorax: Roughfisher's Seal Sub Dub, Burnt Orange
Eyes: #8 Bead chain, orange

carp crack
Don't say I've never gave you anything...

4 comments:

  1. I don't have your proprietary dubbing but I have acceptable substitutes, and I've figured much of it out. But those eyes, you helped me out with those, too kind. Thanks!

    Gregg

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  2. Hey Gregg, here's where I get the ball chain: http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/ball-chains-543629/

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  3. Wonderful! Thanks much. The fly is immortal.

    Gregg

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  4. Yo, used a variation on this (recalled *poorly* from memory) to catch my first carp on fly ever. I'd reckon second or third cast, strip sloooooow, fish on! 'Bout the only difference was some black marabou for a tail between the splayed legs and the palmered collar went 360 degrees. Hooked 3 on that fly before one rubbed me of on some stick or something. Bloody 3x tippet.

    So anyways, thanks for that.

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