Sjbellrichard 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2013 The carp (and catfish) in my neck of the woods are feasting on Elderberrys. Would like a pattern for an Elderberry. I searched the flypattern database, but came up with no results. So I'm either doing it wrong or there is no elderberry pattern in there. I was thinking about wrapping some purple estaz over some foam on a size 8 mustad 3366 because I want them to float. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chefben4 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2013 Purple deer hair spun and trimmed. Works the best in my opinion! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piker20 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2013 A brown plastic bead with a short shank wide gape hook. Or a couple of beads to look like a flower head. You can stuff the bead with foam or balsa so it floats The carp I used to watch sucked in complete clusters and spat out the stalks. OR try a big juicy dry fly that a big carp will take while she's up there eating anyway. Have I mentioned crane flies in a carp thread before??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffleriversteelheadslayer 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2013 a small popper head shaped round colored purple with an epoxy coating Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavynets 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2013 I would think that an egg pattern tied with polypropylene yarn would work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites