Flicking feathers

  This is a great carp fly for bright conditions and clear water. It seems to work best on the drag and drop, or if possible when presented ahead of a fish that is moving while feeding. Adjust the size of the eyes to suit your fishing. I'm sure it will work in other colours, but I only tie this in black. To support the channel, get access to the monthly tying classes and enter the giveaways, head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeather s or https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/flickingfeathers and sign up. Materials List Hook: Kamasan B175 size 10-4 Thread: UTC 140 black Weight: Beadchain or dumbbells to suit Tail: Black barred white silli legs Body: Peacock herl Rib: Copper wire Wing: Black marabou + crystal flash Head: Peacock spectraflash dubbing Amazon.com Orvis guide to Carp Flies https://amzn.to/3SPMX3K Orvis Guide to Carp Fishing https://amzn.to/3doWfDI Carp on the Fly https://amzn.to/3SYLb0u Renzetti vise: https://amzn.to/3NQuvEq Tiemco ceramic bobbin holder: ht

  This is a variation of a squirmy worm pattern I saw some time ago that I've been using for carp over the last several months with good success. The ability to replace the worm when it get's damaged, but keep the hook and dumbbell has been a real bonus. To support the channel, get access to the monthly tying classes and enter the giveaways, head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers or https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/flickingfeathers and sign up. Materials List Hook: Owner Carp C-6BL Size 4 Thread: Uni 6/0 Fl. fire orange Weight: Beadchain or dumbbells to suit Worm Harness: 15-20lb nylon or fluorocarbon Body: Squirmy worm Amazon.com Orvis guide to Carp Flies https://amzn.to/3SPMX3K Orvis Guide to Carp Fishing https://amzn.to/3doWfDI Carp on the Fly https://amzn.to/3SYLb0u Renzetti vise: https://amzn.to/3NQuvEq Tiemco ceramic bobbin holder: https://amzn.to/3IkDOeP Renomed scissors: https://amzn.to/3NL5oCT Loctite gel: https://amzn.to/3OYmrCG Cement applicato

  Barry Reynolds' Carp fly is an absolute killer, I rate it most on rocky bottomed rivers and lakes where the carp are used to feeding on crayfish. You can also tie it smaller to imitate a dragonfly nymph in weedy shallows where it works to good effect. To support the channel, get access to the monthly tying classes and enter the giveaways, head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers or https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/flickingfeathers and sign up. Materials List Hook: Owner Carp C-8 Size 2-6 Thread: 140 Weight: Brass or lead dumbbells + lead wire to suit Tail: Rabbit fur Body: Craw dub or similar Back: Thin skin Rib:6lb mono Hackle: Speckled hen back Amazon.com Orvis guide to Carp Flies https://amzn.to/3SPMX3K Orvis Guide to Carp Fishing https://amzn.to/3doWfDI Carp on the Fly https://amzn.to/3SYLb0u Renzetti vise: https://amzn.to/3NQuvEq Tiemco ceramic bobbin holder: https://amzn.to/3IkDOeP Renomed scissors: https://amzn.to/3NL5oCT Loctite gel: https://amzn.to/3

  I've always thought snails are pretty cool little creatures. Fish like them too, although I reckon they're an overlooked hatch. You rarely see articles about them in the magazines (despite some of them seemingly having an article on the "washing line" in every edition) I rarely see anyone talking about them online, and even less often do I hear someone saying they caught on a snail pattern. It's weird. Stillwaters the world over have snails in them and fish, not only trout, like eating them. They're slow moving, full of protein and minerals. They're probably tasty and abundant, especially in reservoirs where they can graze on the algae that grow on the dam wall. What's not to like? But for some reason very few people fish them. OK they're not an everyday "hatch", but lots of common imitations that people carry only get occasional use. Corixa, hoglouse or daddies aren't everyday flies either, but no-one looks at you askance when you

  Trying something a bit different. This is a Zoom conversation between Nick and Paul about distance casting and a whole lot besides. I hope you find it interesting. 😆

  The Conker has been in my carp box for almost 15 years and is one of my favourite carp flies. It's versatile and can be tied big to represent a goby or crayfish for predatory fish, or scaled down to be more like a nymph. Carry them in different sizes, colours and weights to suit where you are fishing. It also makes a great bass or bonefish pattern. To support the channel, get access to the monthly tying classes and enter the giveaways, head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers or https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/flickingfeathers and sign up. Materials List Hook: Kamasan B200 size 6 & 10/Gamakatsu SL11-3H size 2 Thread: 140 Weight: Brass or lead dumbbells or bead chain Legs: Medium round rubber Body: Thread or shaggy dubbing Back/tail: Rabbit zonker (magnum for size 2) Amazon.com Orvis guide to Carp Flies https://amzn.to/3SPMX3K Orvis Guide to Carp Fishing https://amzn.to/3doWfDI Carp on the Fly https://amzn.to/3SYLb0u Renzetti vise: https://amzn.to/3NQuvEq

  Jim Pankiewicz's Black Betty is a great, subtle carp fly that it is ideal for situations when you want something a bit slimmer but still with plenty of movement. The dumbbells and compact body allows it to sink quickly making it perfect for rivers, I generally prefer to tie them with bead chain for still waters. Have a look at Jim's blog for more on the pattern and other carp related stuff http://themrpblog.blogspot.com/search?q=black+betty To support the channel, get access to the monthly tying classes and enter the giveaways, head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers or https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/flickingfeathers and sign up. Materials List Hook: Kamasan B175 size 6 & 10 Thread: Black Weight: Brass dumbbell in black nickel or black bead chain Tail: Medium round rubber Rib: Gold wire Body: Peacock herl Hackle: Pheasant rump dyed black Amazon.com Orvis guide to Carp Flies https://amzn.to/3SPMX3K Orvis Guide to Carp Fishing https://amzn.to/3doWfDI