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Carp on the fly - flygoddess - 06-11-2014 This forum is too quiet [signature] Re: [flygoddess] Carp on the fly - Tarpon4me - 06-13-2014 I bet that was a battle on fly gear. that's a plump one. [signature] 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 [signature] Re: [flygoddess] Carp on the fly - Tarpon4me - 06-16-2014 HA HA HA, you said ghetto tarpon. [] [signature] 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! And on occasion, a Mirror shows up and they definitely fight harder than a Common [signature] 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? [signature] 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. [signature] 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] [signature] Re: [Tarpon4me] Carp on the fly - flygoddess - 06-16-2014 Pretty much![][laugh] But you can "fish a fly" . People do it all the time, with their choice of gear. [signature] 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. [signature] 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. [signature] 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[]. 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 [signature] Re: [flygoddess] Carp on the fly - Paulpro - 06-27-2014 I'd do the same if I was a carp[blush] [signature]