08-10-2010, 11:24 PM
[quote smallfry_cattin]just wondering what kind of dry flies work well on carp, I know it sounds weird, but I've caught a few carp and had a lot of fun bringing them in on spinning rods. thought it would be way fun on a fly rod.
what kind of fly, what test of line. and also, is a 6 WT rod big enough for carp, or could it snap? I'm just starting out fly fishing so I don't know much about fly fishing in general. any help would be very appreciated.
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As far as dry fly...it is going to be a hit miss. Try an Adams, Mosquito maybe even a Wulff.
I catch them more with nymphs, but if they are rising, go for it. It is possible for sure.
A six weight is also okay. You might want an 8 wt in the future but more for big flies and the weeds they live in, but I have use a 6 on many occasions.
The test of line, I am going to say also depends on the action of the rod. Is the tip forgiving.
But, I use at least 8 lb when I fish for Carp or 0X. I have use 3X, but it depends of the vegetation.
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what kind of fly, what test of line. and also, is a 6 WT rod big enough for carp, or could it snap? I'm just starting out fly fishing so I don't know much about fly fishing in general. any help would be very appreciated.
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As far as dry fly...it is going to be a hit miss. Try an Adams, Mosquito maybe even a Wulff.
I catch them more with nymphs, but if they are rising, go for it. It is possible for sure.
A six weight is also okay. You might want an 8 wt in the future but more for big flies and the weeds they live in, but I have use a 6 on many occasions.
The test of line, I am going to say also depends on the action of the rod. Is the tip forgiving.
But, I use at least 8 lb when I fish for Carp or 0X. I have use 3X, but it depends of the vegetation.
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