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Carp on the fly - flygoddess - 06-11-2014

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Re: [flygoddess] Carp on the fly - Tarpon4me - 06-13-2014

I bet that was a battle on fly gear. that's a plump one.
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Re: [Tarpon4me] Carp on the fly - flygoddess - 06-13-2014

I know, right! The scales come off once in awhile and I feel like ghetto Tarpon...LOL
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Re: [flygoddess] Carp on the fly - Tarpon4me - 06-16-2014

HA HA HA, you said ghetto tarpon. [Smile]
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Re: [Tarpon4me] Carp on the fly - flygoddess - 06-16-2014

I went out Saturday for an hour and landed a couple, missed a couple and had one break off.
I went out Sunday for an hour, and same story except the third fish landed had the fly I lost the day before!
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And on occasion, a Mirror shows up and they definitely fight harder than a Common
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Re: [flygoddess] Carp on the fly - CoyoteSpinner - 06-16-2014

So - is that the same carp, just getting 'er from all angles? Little modeling shoot.

Speaking of shoot - had a chance to try alternative carp fishing methods yet?


Re: [flygoddess] Carp on the fly - Tarpon4me - 06-16-2014

I tell you what I want to do. I know a pond where some humungo Japanese Grass Carp are and I want to target them. I'm no fly angler, so that's out. But I know they would be a ride. Normally i'm targeting LMB in these ponds, but i'd love to hook up one of those 4' long grass carp. What kind of tactics do I need to use? I know normal offerings are not effective for this type of carp, through trial and error. [laugh] It will have to be something tempting to them, because there is plenty of natural forage for them to eat. So, what is a grass carps favorite desert? How do I present it with light weight spinning tackle?
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Re: [Tarpon4me] Carp on the fly - flygoddess - 06-16-2014

I have no idea on gear. I know with Grass Carp, a fly that represents grass, or the one I use looks like an egg or olive, plus SJW. The Dog Biscuit fly for top action, but Elk Hair caddis works too.
I have thrown larger articulated flies but end up with LM

Wooly bugger and worm work too.
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Re: [flygoddess] Carp on the fly - Tarpon4me - 06-16-2014

Dang. So what you're saying is, I should have taken up fly fishing years ago when you offered lessons? [bobhappy]
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Re: [Tarpon4me] Carp on the fly - flygoddess - 06-16-2014

Pretty much![Wink][laugh] But you can "fish a fly" . People do it all the time, with their choice of gear.
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Re: [flygoddess] Carp on the fly - trophytrout89 - 06-18-2014

nice fish. never had the pleasure to land a carp on a fly rod. What wt do you normally use? biggest I own is an 8. I have some "carp" flies laying around from orvis. Hopefully I'll get out soon.
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Re: [trophytrout89] Carp on the fly - flygoddess - 06-18-2014

I use a fast 6wt and a Cabela's 8 wt. I am having a special Carp rod built that will be 6/7wt. and 7'9" long.
I wouldn't try smaller than a 6 although it can be done.
There is a lot of grass growing in the river so an 8wt is real nice when pulling in a Carp and salad.
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Re: [Tarpon4me] Carp on the fly - Paulpro - 06-27-2014

That there is a new one.. I like to call them the poor mans tarpon[Smile]. When going for carp,try getting them to eat "chum em up" ,once you get them to feed you got the upper hand

If spooky try an ultra light for them w/ 4-6 lb test ,a fly hook or eagle claw size 6
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Re: [flygoddess] Carp on the fly - Paulpro - 06-27-2014

I'd do the same if I was a carp[blush]
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