dafunk5446 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2008 I always used either prince nymphs or gold ribbed hare's ears when fishing for carp. One day I was sitting around tying a bunch up, and decided to mix the two together. Turned out to be a really good fly for carp. I tie it with and without bead heads. Either way its a good fly. Let me know if you have seen this fly before, and if it already has a name. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flykid 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2008 I'd say it looks like a royal rabbit! I like it it looks like a killer gill fly too probably even a trout fly. I love the picked out dubbing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dafunk5446 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2008 It is also in fact a good fly for both trout and gills. If fishing it as a carp fly make sure there are no gills in the pond, otherwise they wont leave it alone!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flymaster 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2008 That is a Harey prince. I use them for trout in a #16 and smaller. I use sulpher, olive and white wings depending on the hatch. Great fly BTW. It has been the downfall to several nice trout for me. Hope it does the same for you. STU Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Hat 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2008 It's always fun to mix patterns. I like to do it a lot just to get creative. One of my favorite things to do is take trout patterns and mold them into steelhead patterns or vise versa. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dafunk5446 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2008 Yeah I figured it wasn't a new pattern (what really is anymore?), since its just a combination of two of the best flies out there. I would have to say I like my name more though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flymaster 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2008 Your right that is a good name! STU Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 6, 2008 It's interesting to think of what that could represent to the fish...it has several really nice qualities. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dafunk5446 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2008 yeah not sure what they are thinking it is, but once a carp sees it they rush over for it. Something about it drives um nuts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Cunningham 0 Report post Posted December 7, 2008 Nice looking, simple tie. I'm going to give it a try on my stream. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
