carpaholic316 Report post Posted January 6, 2008 I think it would be nice to have a fly pattern part on this forum where we could share our favorite patterns of homade flies we use for carp, does anybody else think so??????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john montana Report post Posted January 7, 2008 I'd be up for a fly swap if anyone wants to organize and play host! I don't dare handle all those flies, JJ (17 months) would eat them and Elia (3 years old) would decorate her clothes with them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carpaholic316 Report post Posted January 7, 2008 I'd be up for a fly swap if anyone wants to organize and play host! I don't dare handle all those flies, JJ (17 months) would eat them and Elia (3 years old) would decorate her clothes with them. that wouldnt be good, I know what your saying, I have 2 four legged kids that I have to keep out of my flies & my tying materials Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fly rod carper 13 Report post Posted January 12, 2008 (edited) i know wat you mean my dog loves to steal my hackle and my squirrel tail all the time. and sounds like a good idea Edited January 12, 2008 by fly rod carper 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Report post Posted January 14, 2008 (edited) Here you go, I am about to get tying and I collected all these piccies of carp flys from t'internet;Don't know what this one's calledCarp_WooleyBoobie_FlyCarp_CandyCarp_HexCarp_SculpinCarp_TeaseCarp_CandyChicken_Leech Edited January 14, 2008 by Gordon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Report post Posted January 14, 2008 (edited) Fishys CrayfishDragonfly NymphDamsel NymphClousers Swimming NymphFleeing CrayfishGalloups MayflyGalloups Trick or TreatLill_BuggerLill_Bugger BeadheadMcabes_CrayfishMicro_CrayfishMihulkas Damsel Nymph Edited January 14, 2008 by Gordon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Report post Posted January 14, 2008 Mini Bugger OliveNear Nuff CrayfishNear Nuff SculpinNervous MinnowPunkhead CrawdadRubber Legged Squirrel NymphRubber Legged Swimming NymphSan Juan WormSugar Creek CrayfishTrophy NymphWiggle BugWolly Worm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MajorGeek Report post Posted January 29, 2008 Forget my experimental goose poop fly: http://www.washingtonflyfishing.com/galler...&ppuser=440 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carpaholic316 Report post Posted January 29, 2008 Now thats what I am talkin about, Ill try to post some when I get home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishlux Report post Posted January 30, 2008 Here's a link to the 2006 Carp Anglers Group fly swap. Does this help?Lux Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottEvil Report post Posted January 31, 2008 Texas crawfish. I tie these myself and the pattern is very easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Eric Kol Report post Posted February 1, 2008 I have hosted and participated in maybe 15 fly swaps over the years. I would love to be part of a carp fly swap. I was just at the vise yesterday tying a pattern called the Muncher. Looks like a great carp fly. If enough folks wanted to participate and no one else steps forward, I would be willing to host. But I might not be the best choice as I have no web site or blog to post finished photos (my camera can't do nice closeups either) or swap participants. Maybe someone else could handle that end of it and another do the sorting and mailing part??.... It's been a while, but the way I have done it in the past is the people who want to participate make a show of hands....usually about 8-15 folks involved. Each person picks the pattern they want to tie and the host makes sure that there is not repetative patterns. If there are ten folks, then each person ties ten of their pattern and sends it too the host by the due date and in a crush proof box with return postage or post paid envelope. They usually include a lable or "toe tag" with each fly listing the pattern name and recipie....special tying instructions if nessecary.The host then sorts the flys and sends back each tier their box, now with ten new patterns. If that is different than how you guys have done it, I'd like to hear how you have made it work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottEvil Report post Posted February 1, 2008 I tie but am too lazy for a swap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Carpenter 07 Report post Posted February 12, 2008 I have hosted and participated in maybe 15 fly swaps over the years. I would love to be part of a carp fly swap. I was just at the vise yesterday tying a pattern called the Muncher. Looks like a great carp fly. If enough folks wanted to participate and no one else steps forward, I would be willing to host. But I might not be the best choice as I have no web site or blog to post finished photos (my camera can't do nice closeups either) or swap participants. Maybe someone else could handle that end of it and another do the sorting and mailing part??.... It's been a while, but the way I have done it in the past is the people who want to participate make a show of hands....usually about 8-15 folks involved. Each person picks the pattern they want to tie and the host makes sure that there is not repetative patterns. If there are ten folks, then each person ties ten of their pattern and sends it too the host by the due date and in a crush proof box with return postage or post paid envelope. They usually include a lable or "toe tag" with each fly listing the pattern name and recipie....special tying instructions if nessecary.The host then sorts the flys and sends back each tier their box, now with ten new patterns. If that is different than how you guys have done it, I'd like to hear how you have made it work.Thats just how we did it last time Eric. Is been a couple of years since the last one, I think it's high time we do another one, I've come up with a few great patterns since then.......Eric you sound just like the man for the job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john montana Report post Posted February 13, 2008 i'd be in Eric. Let me know if this thing gets any legs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mario Kok Report post Posted February 13, 2008 Here are some that our Mexican CAG member Xavier ties. But these are maybe a bit too costly to fish with... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mario Kok Report post Posted February 13, 2008 Two more and a link to his carp flies:http://www.fliesonly.com.mx/index.php?act=...at&catId=22 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mario Kok Report post Posted February 13, 2008 I like those also...Boilie, maize and pellet flies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottEvil Report post Posted February 14, 2008 the boilie fly is cool but how would you even fish that? cast and wait? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eich Report post Posted February 14, 2008 the boilie fly is cool but how would you even fish that? cast and wait? Mostly carp fishing with the fly rod is a sight fishing thing. So while casting to fish you are watching, the "wait" or sometimes unfortunately the pass up of a fly is not long. Sometimes the longest period of time is spent finding the feeding fish.Ray Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Carpflyfisher Report post Posted February 14, 2008 Hey guys,New to the board. I'd love to participate in a carp fly swap! Keep me posted if this is a go.Thanks, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roughfisher Report post Posted February 14, 2008 Hey guys,New to the board. I'd love to participate in a carp fly swap! Keep me posted if this is a go.Thanks,Me too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Berrell Report post Posted February 15, 2008 What a bad*ss collection of carp flies. Let's swap it up!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottEvil Report post Posted February 16, 2008 Mostly carp fishing with the fly rod is a sight fishing thing. So while casting to fish you are watching, the "wait" or sometimes unfortunately the pass up of a fly is not long. Sometimes the longest period of time is spent finding the feeding fish.Rayyeah, I know. I have been fly fishing for quite a few years now for carp. That is why I was was asking how the boilie fly works Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alabamacarphunter Report post Posted February 18, 2008 Forget my experimental goose poop fly: http://www.washingtonflyfishing.com/galler...&ppuser=440Love the "prize bud" fly on the top right side of that link too, lmao Share this post Link to post Share on other sites