Carp Ties with Daryl Angler, , How to Tie the Detroit Mop City

In the first of three videos, Umpqua Signature Designer and owner of Nervous Water Flies Daryl Angler gives us peek behind the curtain when it comes to fly design and how he constructs this general attractor, grub imitation fly that puts fish in the net up and down the Front Range. Here s Daryl s take on the fly: Here is a mop pattern with some moxy There is a lot happening here with a tapered and curved tail, a breathing thorax, and feathers and dubbing for the collar and wing; and they all seal the deal here. I wasnt approaching this as anything other than a big, plump, irresistible aquatic grub, crane fly larva. This comes in small and med lead eyes allowing some versatility from Stillwater to the river. Although the small lead eyes may seem a little heavy for some still water applications, dont be fooled. A gentle pendulum cast with a drag and drop finish will yield results Another quick river tip is to use the DMC as your point fly, a fly of your choice as your dro