I've been experimenting with surface/surface film flies for carp lately trying to perfect an easy to tie, solid producer. After about 2 dozen carp and countless missed strikes and break-offs, I think I've finalized my Soggy Bread Carp Fly.

Mini Hopper Fly Pattern from Ben @ Arizona Wanderings.

This is a great little hopper pattern that works excellent on the trout here in Arizona. I've also found it to work great on the panfish here in our urban and surrounding lakes. Its quick to tie, and very durable.

Tie them up in Orange, Green, Brown or any other color combinations you think might work.
Materials:
- Size 12-14 hook
- 2mm Craft foam strip
- Deer or Elk hair for wing
- Dubbing to match thread
- Barred Sili Legs
 

AZ Foam Cicada. Simple adaptation of the Absolute Hopper pattern tied to imitate the Cicadas we get here in Arizona and are a favorite food for big and aggressive fish.

- Size 10-14 hook
- 2mm Craft foam strip
- Small foam cylinder
- Fine silver wire
- Barred Sili Legs
- Super Glue

Bluegill Candy Hopper fly pattern adopted from the Hopper Juan pattern.

These are a great Panfish fly in all colors. I tie them in Greens, Tan, Brown, Orange and the Black and Raspberry shown in the video. All colors work great, some more than others depending on the conditions.

Materials:
- Size 12 Dry-Fly hook
- 2mm and 1mm Craft foam
- Contrasting thread
- Superglue