2014 Fly Swap: John Montana's Hybrid

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Tier: John Montana

Location: Portland Oregon

Home Water: Columbia River

Website: carponthefly.blogspot.com

Instagram: @johnmontanacarp

About: "Now, when people ask me "What flies should I fish for carp?" The easy answer would be the Hybrid. I catch 80% of my carp on that fly, and it is a concrete answer that I can give complete with a picture, list of tying materials, and even a link to where you can buy some.  But it is the wrong answer. The right answer is to say Rule #1: Know your forage.....read more here"

Notes:  There is something appealing about this fly for both carp and carp fly fishers alike.  Since it hit the internet a couple of years ago their is no doubt that John Montana's Hybrid is the hottest carp fly out there.  I have had really good luck with it myself last year.

Recipe:

• Hook: CarpPro Gaper size 8.
• Eyes: Small brass, black nickel. 
• Tail: Ultra chennile, standard wine or claret.
• Body: Hareline Black Ice-Dub Chennile.
• Hackle: Pheasant Rump, yellow.

Tying Video: