NymphBarry's Carp Bitter
Barry's Carp Bitter is a versatile carp fly that imitates a wide variety of food sources, making it highly effective. It's designed to sink quickly and stay near the bottom, where carp feed.
Spring, Summer, Fall
Intermediate
Carp
Overview
Barry's Carp Bitter is a proven carp fly pattern tied to imitate small aquatic invertebrates and plant matter. It uses bead chain eyes to achieve a slow, enticing sink rate and is often tied with rabbit fur or synthetic dubbing for movement. The body typically features a dubbed thorax and a soft marabou tail, sometimes with rubber legs for added motion. Tied on a short shank, wide-gap hook, it rides hook-point up for snag resistance, making it ideal for sight fishing to wary carp in shallow water.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Tiemco 3769, size #6-#10
Thread: Olive UTC 140
Body: Olive dubbing
Ribbing: Gold wire
Shellback: Pheasant tail fibers
Coating: Solarez Bone Dry UV resin for durability
Fishing Tips
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Presentation
Cast upstream and let the fly sink to the bottom. Use a slow, twitching retrieve.
When to Use
Use when carp are feeding near the bottom.
Water Type
Effective in both stillwater and moving water.
Rigging Suggestions
Use a weighted line to get the fly down quickly.
Visibility & Floatation
The fly sinks quickly and stays near the bottom. Its olive color blends in with the bottom, making it less visible to carp.
