The Back Stabber
The Back Stabber is a great go-to fly when they just wont eat. It can be a swimming fly, a bottom fly, a piece of moss, a bug or anything in between. Don’t underestimate simplicity when carp fishing. This fly can make a tough day better and a great day amazing.
The Back Stabber Ingredients & Recipe:
Hook – Daiichi 1760 #6
Thread – Danville’s Denier 140 Olive
Hot Head – Danville’s Denier 140 Hot Orange
Body – Hareline Ice Dub Olive/ Brown
Belly/ Body – Hareline Wooly Bugger Marabou Light Olive
Hackle – Hareline India Hen Back Olive
Eyes – Hareline Dumbell Eyes Medium Nickel
Lead – Hareline Lead Wire .025
Tools Used:
Peak Vice
Dr. Slick Razor Scissors
Dr. Slick Bobbin
Hareline Dubbin Brush
Please let us know if you have any questions or feel free to drop a line in the comments. We would love to hear what you think about this pattern!
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