GRTU Fly Tying Video Series - Carp-It Bomb by Matt Bennett

Tune in to see Matt Bennett, owner of Fly Geek Custom Flies, tie the Carp-It Bomb. www.flygeek.net/
This fly began as an upsized-version of a simple marabou damsel for local carp, sunfish, and bass. It's evolved into a leggy. gnarly nymph with a ton of movement that will catch just about any species around. Tied with Pat Cohen's excellent Carp Dub, this will pass for a larger nymph or smaller crawfish with ease. Not just for carp, the chrome-legged versions have become a popular small water bass fly as well!
Hook: Ahrex HR430 #2-8
Thread: Veevus Power Thread 140, Chartreuse
Eyes: Hareline Bead Chain Large, Black
Tail: Hareline Marabou, Olive Brown
Legs: Hareline Grizzly Flutter Legs, Barred Root Beer
Dubbing: Cohen's Carp Dub, Olive Bar
Wing: Hareline Marabou, Olive Brown
Overwing: Cohen's Carp Dub, Olive Bar, twisted
Uv Resin - Loon - Flow Fluorescent Uv Resin
Music: Dan C Holloway - The Wind Cries Mary - Jimi Hendrix - Fingerstyle Guitar
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhAjc...
Video by: Dustin Scott of greatjob.tv

[@TomNavesink]

I tied a bunch of these a couple of years ago and they have dynamite on bass in this part of FL. I am tying up another bunch today.
A great fly!

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Great looking fly! Definitely a must have fly in the carp fly box.

[@hufius]

Nice video and good looking fly. I’m a carp on fly fanatic!! Going to tie this one up for sure.

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Me too!

[@jamescgreerjr]

some of our carp eat the local cicadas this time of year - that fly is perfect - thanks!

[@TomNavesink]

A very nice tie. Loved the music too!

[@charlieboutin3341]

Great looking fly..and excellent tying video! Definitely making some for my box. Thanks a lot! 👌👍👍🎣

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Me too!

[@garydavison7477]

Wow Matt, really enjoyed this video. Great fly that I will certainly tie.
All the best!

[@keiraquam2324]

Nice tie Matt. Thanks.

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Really good looking fly

[@conslin1147]

Great fly. Nice video. Thanks.

[@stephencarroll8537]

Awesome video 💪
Simple and easy fly

[@lonewizzard8456]

Ace tie

[@caryverhalen]

Great fly and a great tutorial.... ❤ty

[@topherhancock]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@rockportbob1210]

Thanks, Matt! Fish it on the bottom with some mini strips, just enough to throw a little dust?

[@CliffGraham]

That works well if you can see the eat. If not, very slow strips and constant tension reduces missed strikes. Because I use this technique when casting at silt plumes I suspect are carp produced, I call it "dragging muds".

[@RoryLynott]

Solid tying, love it!

[@PAthfinder570]

What size hook do you prefer mostly?