Carter's Bug
Waking dry

Carter's Bug

SalmonSurface & waking

Newfoundland deer-hair surface fly — close cousin of the Bomber but tied to ride lower in the film, presenting a smaller profile that grilse and tired summer fish find easier to commit to.

Naturals it imitates
skating surface insect
Typical zone & fishable range
usually
Surface & waking
Shallow
Mid-depth
Deep
Setup sensitivity: low
Hook range#4–10
Size by condition
default range4–8
low water8–10
Alternative flies
Bomber
Bomber
Waking dry
Included in packs
Bomber & summer dries
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