Cohen’s Carp Dub is a collaboration between fly designer Pat Cohen and Hareline Dubbin, featuring a unique 100% synthetic blend of fibers, flash, UV hues, and rubber legs. This dubbing stands out due to its layered textures, reflecting the reality that nothing in nature is a single, solid color. It’s not only effective for carp but also ideal for constructing saltwater flies for backcountry and flats species. The micro-movement achieved with this dubbing can make the difference between unproductive outings and unforgettable fishing experiences.
Available in twelve custom-blended colors by Pat Cohen, this dubbing is designed specifically for carp, which can be as challenging to catch as bonefish, requiring accuracy, careful fly placement, and an understanding of their feeding behavior. Cohen’s Carp Dub features subtle color variations, just the right amount of flash to attract fish without spooking them, and fine rubber legs that add lifelike movement to your flies. These qualities create an ultra-buggy dubbing that is versatile and easy to use, making it suitable for everything from nymphs to chunky crawdad patterns. Whether you’re pursuing carp in warm water spillways or casting to mudding fish on calm flats, this dubbing is an excellent choice.
While Cohen’s Carp Dub was specifically designed for carp, its lifelike movement, attractive colors, and ideal flash make it suitable for various fly-tying applications, including smallmouth bass, bonefish, and trout. Simply dub it onto your thread or use it in a dubbing loop for bulkier flies.
Although dubbing is a common material in fly tying, there are few carp-specific options available. For those seeking to mimic the buggy appearance of Cohen’s Carp Dub, Hareline’s Haree Wiggle Dub offers a viable alternative, featuring rubber leg material and a similar texture. However, it lacks the integrated flash and subtle color changes found in Cohen’s Carp Dub. While both dubbings can be used for carp flies, for those serious about carp fishing, following Pat Cohen’s lead with this original blend is the best choice.
CARP1 NORTHER LIGHTS BLACK
CARP2 ALFREDO GRAY
CARP3 MOLTING GRAY
CARP4 STONE GROUND MUSTARD
CARP5 MARTIAN MEAN GREEN
CARP6 GRAY ZEE OLIVE
CARP7 THE OLIVE BAR
CARP8 RAIN FOREST GREEN
CARP9 RUSTY NAIL
CARP10 BLAZE ORANGE
CARP11 ACAPULCO RED
CARP12 GRAY ZEE ORANGE
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