The Carpstaean is a fly pattern we have had success with in recent weeks, designed to be a generic crustacean imitation for tailing carp. This latest version uses bead chain for the eyes, rather than the heavier dumbbells as implemented in the earlier test models.
All the materials required for this pattern and so many more can be found in the Troutlore Fly Tying Store at : https://www.troutlore.com.au
Materials list is as follows :
Goulburn Steel 9037 Carp Curved Hooks #4
https://www.troutlore.com.au/products/goulburn-steel-4214-barbless-dry-fly-hooks
Possum Tail
https://www.troutlore.com.au/products/new-zealand-possum-tail-dark-brown
UTC 70 Denier Thread – Red
https://www.troutlore.com.au/products/utc-ultra-thread-70-denier-utc70
Veniard Centipede Legs - Yellow
https://www.troutlore.com.au/collections/legs-worms
Large Bead Chain - Gold
https://www.troutlore.com.au/products/bead-chain-eyes-gold
Congo Hair - Orange
https://www.troutlore.com.au/collections/streamer-fibers
Chuck'N'Duck Electric Seal Dubbing - Burnt Orange
https://www.troutlore.com.au/products/chuck-n-duck-electric-seal-dubbing
And some further inspiration
https://www.troutlore.com.au/blogs/news
If you have any questions about these fly tying materials or others, please get in touch via email : sales@troutlore.com.au
#flyfishing #fishingaustralia #flyfishinglife
All the materials required for this pattern and so many more can be found in the Troutlore Fly Tying Store at : https://www.troutlore.com.au
Materials list is as follows :
Goulburn Steel 9037 Carp Curved Hooks #4
https://www.troutlore.com.au/products/goulburn-steel-4214-barbless-dry-fly-hooks
Possum Tail
https://www.troutlore.com.au/products/new-zealand-possum-tail-dark-brown
UTC 70 Denier Thread – Red
https://www.troutlore.com.au/products/utc-ultra-thread-70-denier-utc70
Veniard Centipede Legs - Yellow
https://www.troutlore.com.au/collections/legs-worms
Large Bead Chain - Gold
https://www.troutlore.com.au/products/bead-chain-eyes-gold
Congo Hair - Orange
https://www.troutlore.com.au/collections/streamer-fibers
Chuck'N'Duck Electric Seal Dubbing - Burnt Orange
https://www.troutlore.com.au/products/chuck-n-duck-electric-seal-dubbing
And some further inspiration
https://www.troutlore.com.au/blogs/news
If you have any questions about these fly tying materials or others, please get in touch via email : sales@troutlore.com.au
#flyfishing #fishingaustralia #flyfishinglife
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