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Post by bigd7400 on Jun 11, 2017 6:53:33 GMT -5
I started fly fishing last year specifically to try and catch carp. I know I know seems silly but it is THE most challenging fishing Ive evr attempted, and the fight is unbelievable! Last year was a learning year with few successful outing, this year though.... well lets say Ive figured it out. Started the chase 2 weeks ago and dont plan to stop any time soon.   |
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Post by drag4striper on Jun 11, 2017 7:10:00 GMT -5
Nice, .....when the cicadas are on the move it can be awesome.
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Post by bigd7400 on Jun 11, 2017 9:30:38 GMT -5
Nice, .....when the cicadas are on the move it can be awesome. Ive got a buddy that was driving down to western NC a couple months ago to take advantage of a cicada hatch. The fishing was truly epic, cant wait til 2020 lol! |
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Post by ghostcomanche©® on Jun 11, 2017 15:32:12 GMT -5
I know people consider the carp a trash fish, but they are a blast to catch.
We used to carp fish the James River around lynchburg, and had a blast. The James River holds some really big Carp, and lots of them. Also, used to fish for Carp at SML many years ago, and also had a blast with them there.
Never caught them fly fishing, but that is probably a real load of fun.
And your right, they can put up an awesome fight.
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Post by flyrod on Jun 11, 2017 16:38:45 GMT -5
What are you using for a fly?
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Post by quackquackboom on Jun 11, 2017 19:20:35 GMT -5
What weight outfit are you using?
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Post by bigd7400 on Jun 11, 2017 20:05:07 GMT -5
What are you using for a fly? My go to is the John Montana hybrid. I tie it up in a lot of variations as far as color and sometimes substitute marabou for a tail instead of chenile |
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Post by bigd7400 on Jun 11, 2017 20:06:46 GMT -5
What weight outfit are you using? My main stick is a 7wt but this afternoon I took out a 5wt and landed a 10+ pound fish. Its kinda surprising how light of an outfit you can get away with especially from a kayak. |
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Post by bigd7400 on Jun 11, 2017 20:12:08 GMT -5
 This afternoons fish on a 5wt. |
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Post by quackquackboom on Jun 12, 2017 11:18:02 GMT -5
Very cool. Carp stew for dinner. 🤢
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Post by bigd7400 on Jun 12, 2017 17:44:57 GMT -5
Very cool. Carp stew for dinner. 🤢 Carp burgers! |
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Post by fly on Jul 16, 2017 19:55:37 GMT -5
Find any Grassies yet ?
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Post by bigd7400 on Jul 16, 2017 21:06:33 GMT -5
I havent been in a couple weeks due to vacation, but I find em all the time....just never get em to bite haha |
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Post by slammer on Jul 17, 2017 7:48:08 GMT -5
Awesome! Carp are much smarter and more wary than green fish-I respect them much more. ha-ha !
Did you really make carp burgers? I bow fish some for them and would love to figure out a good recipe.
Does anyone know of good areas on the lake to bow fish for carp? I have done some around the mountain and a little around the state park. I was wondering if there are other areas that you guys see a lot of carp??? And I don't mean Bridgewater marina. LOL
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Post by johnr on Jul 17, 2017 8:55:05 GMT -5
Sometimes it can be a bunch in the back of bull run.
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