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 wasn’t 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, don’t 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