Flyfisher Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Has anyone fished for car with a fly rod? I am an avid flyfisherman and am interested in flyfishing for carp. I have read articles on flyfishing for carp and wonder if you guys have ever tried it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handheld Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Yep. It's a great tactic and a lot of fun. You can stalk them on the flats or use a nymph under an indicator in rivers. They aren't the easiest to fool into taking your fly. Also, the run like crazy so a good reel, preferable large arbor, and a lot of backing is a must. Also, I'd use a 6wt min, a 8wt or 9wt if the fish are over 20lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottedGARRR Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Imagine hooking an 18 lbs'er with a 6 wt? HEH Carp are awesome fish, I've only landed one on my 6 wt and lost a few.. I sight fished for them with Bondar, we chum fed them corn and fooled them with yarn flies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammercarp Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 You guys need to check out Hamilton's own carp fly fishing tournament . Just click Coal Tar Classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iCarp Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 I spent most of last summer targeting carp on the fly and it is challenging and a heck of a lot of fun. Here are some smaller carp taken with orangey scud/shrimp flies on a 3wt: And there's nothing like stalking big carp in the 15-30lb range. They'll have you down to your backing in seconds. I'd definitely recommend sight fishing as the most challenging, thrilling, and satisfying way to chase carp on the fly. Tom Barry is the local guru and I give him full credit for sharing his years of experience to help me hone my presentation and tactics. Here he is with a nice goldfish hybrid: I sell a couple of very good DVDs by Barry Reynolds, the angler who first promoted carp on the fly back in the 80s. His latest, Urban Warfare, is a great introduction to the sport. If you ever want to get together for a session feel free to drop me a PM or contact me through my site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.Barry Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 iCarp just bought a house walking distance to the bay. Almost time. See ya soon on the bay for some stalking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lund-SS Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 SWEET carp on a fly !! Tbarry if you have time can you show me, some day I'd love to learn everything about fly fishing for carp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.Barry Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 You will have to come down this summer and fish the bay Smart Ass! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishybusiness Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 I used to do this in areas where people feed ducks and the carp cruise the surface, they will take almost anything on top so long as it is presented 3 inches in front of them as they cruise. The fun part is planning the cast in advance and watching the take, thrilling. Does anyone have any suggestions on where I might be able to spot and stalk cruising carp in the St. Catharines area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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