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Carp Flies (picture heavy)

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Finally sat down at the vise over the weekend. Its been a few weeks. Just too nice out and too many projects going on. In any case here is a bunch of carp flies.. all patterns I found online. I forget most of the names but they all looked pretty good. I changed some things based on material I had. Going to be fishing the flats in Traverse bay in a couple weeks so I am gearing up.

 

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Yep, nice .........have you done any with bead chain or no extra weight?

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Yep, nice .........have you done any with bead chain or no extra weight?

 

I have not. Where I am fishing I need weight (per the guide). So..I listened lol. May do some just bead chain though to have!

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Those look great! wub.png

 

On a saltwater hook, I would bet every one of them would be a great Bonefish or Redfish fly! Kirk, what do you think?

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I was thinking the same thing Tide although the sculpin headed ones might make to muck kerplunk for skittish bonefish in clear shallow water but I'm sure for deeper water bones they would work.

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The fish skull flies remind me of bonefish jigs. You may be correct about the splash, but agree they might be good for deeper water!

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I absolutely love sculpin helmets. Dont even know why..but I just think they are effective and cool!

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Hey Ben....I am sorry I missed the Traverse Bay statement. ...Always listen to the guide. hehehe.....Look up Joe Montana on carp. I think you will find that he fishes there also and I think he used some kind of fly that simulates gobies. One of the carps major food sources up there. If the weather is good you should have a great trip. How about a trip report? Have fun

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Hey Ben....I am sorry I missed the Traverse Bay statement. ...Always listen to the guide. hehehe.....Look up Joe Montana on carp. I think you will find that he fishes there also and I think he used some kind of fly that simulates gobies. One of the carps major food sources up there. If the weather is good you should have a great trip. How about a trip report? Have fun

 

Thanks Ditz! I will do that. I leave Friday for Traverse Bay. Cant wait. Will definitely report back

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I reckon a big, furry Briminator should do the trick for carp. Size 6-8.

Olive and orange brown seem to be the favored colors.

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