tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086087010292565905.post3343907774216821669..comments2023-10-14T08:35:28.626-07:00Comments on Got Backing? (Formerly Known as Mr. P.'s Blog): History of Mr. P.'s Carp Carrot (And Some Variations)Mr. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04714580767775813267noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086087010292565905.post-61838238791784934192010-03-11T07:50:14.142-08:002010-03-11T07:50:14.142-08:00great post, I've just started tying up a few c...great post, I've just started tying up a few carp flies as I intend on pursuing them more this summer since there are a few good spots within a few miles of my house. This post was most helpful!!Randallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08994700733851924806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086087010292565905.post-25533006470050162692010-01-05T12:48:49.548-08:002010-01-05T12:48:49.548-08:00Yeah thanks for this, I found mention of this fly....Yeah thanks for this, I found mention of this fly. Its good to see where it came from.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086087010292565905.post-91649233714482267752009-12-31T12:31:08.761-08:002009-12-31T12:31:08.761-08:00Absolutely KILLER fly. You know I love the Carrot...Absolutely KILLER fly. You know I love the Carrot Mr. P! Personally, I think you have 3 components here that make this fly special. One, the dumbell eyes. I do think carp respond to "eye shapes." Everything I tie with dumbell eyes fishes better than normal beads. Two, the coloration. While I fish and tie my carrots in more of a brown/orange that bright/orange, that orange tinge is crucial. I've tried the body shape in black, purple, maroon, etc and the orange tinge outfishes it every time. I love the orange hairline dubbing. Three...the rubber legs. I think most carp flies MUST have rubber legs. I like the extra motion they add on the carrot...that helps when throwing at random "fast cruisers." And if the tailers don't like the legs, they are easy to clip off. <br /><br />I carry dozens of carrots, and dozens of worms in my box...no other fly comes close to those 2 in terms of success.John Montanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16054871605134267048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086087010292565905.post-35651191850645070642009-12-11T12:43:36.430-08:002009-12-11T12:43:36.430-08:00Really enjoyed your post on the Carp Carrot. I'...Really enjoyed your post on the Carp Carrot. I'm new to fly fishing, fly tying and carp fishing so this really pushed all the buttons. Lol. Great blog! Which issue of NACA magazine did that article appear? Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086087010292565905.post-88104953270048636902009-12-09T17:43:21.155-08:002009-12-09T17:43:21.155-08:00Thanks for sharing the genesis of the carp carrot ...Thanks for sharing the genesis of the carp carrot and its evolution. Intriguing story and helps me better understand the hows and whys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com