First carp on a fly!

[rctalbot]

What a rush! I landed the biggest carp I've ever caught and it was also the first I've ever caught with a fly rod. Best of all, it was on a dry fly [shocked]. I had been hitting AF boat harbor the past few days with my spinning rod and saw tons slurping off the top. I figured I might get lucky trying a dry and it paid off. It goes to show that sometimes it's better to be lucky than good! [laugh]
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[flygoddess]

RIGHT ON! Welcome aboard. I have been getting them on #12 Elk hair lately.
Are you a Carpaholic now?
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[rctalbot]

I am now a carpaholic for sure! I had been slamming them with my spinning rod lately, but there is no comparison to having one on a fly rod! I used a swisher peacock #8. I'm not great at casting so I have to wait for days without wind. Any tips on casting with wind or is it crap shoot?
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[flygoddess]

It's tuff with wind. I kept beaning them. Trying to cast in front and the wind blows it right on top of them. I bought some Bass taper line however and it makes a big difference.
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