I have been fly fishing for carp a lot this spring, more than any other spring I can remember. My experiences have revealed a few new insights that previously went unnoticed. One particular weapon I have relied on time after time, is the slingshot cast. I have caught a myriad of species over the years utilizing this close quarters […]
Slingshot Casts
The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year…
The month of April in the Mid-Atlantic region brings a plethora of fishing opportunities. An angler can pursue trout under blanketing hatches mayflies and caddis, intercept shad running up river, or chase stripers just to name a few. I obviously didn’t do any of those things…
Spring is in the air…
Spring is definitely here and the carp are enjoying it as much as I am. The warmer temperatures draw them to the surface where they slowly cruise, or lay up like tarpon. This is my absolute favorite scenario. It calls for unconventional tactics and thus the vast majority of carp anglers ignore these fish all together thinking that they are uncatchable. […]
Bringing Sexy Back…
For carpers like myself catching an ornamental beauty is one of the best feelings there is. When you manage to catch three in one day… Now that’s something special. Who says carp are ugly?…
Carp Exploration
The weekend forecast called for a heavy dose of sunshine, light wind, and springtime temperatures to ring in daylight savings. With the nice weather, I actually considered heading to the local stream to catch some stocked trout. I’d probably lose count at some point in the day but that thought quickly escaped my mind. I realized that if I […]
Sixth Sense
There comes a point in every fly fisherman’s maturation when they naturally develop a sixth sense. This can found on the trout stream where a nymph fishermen senses the unseen to set the hook on a nice trout. It can also be found on a flowing river as an intruder settles deep into a swing. The fishermen is completely […]
Carp Flies: Part Two
Out of pure respect, all my flies are barbed…
Carp Flies
Out of pure respect, all my flies are barbless…
Why Carp?
Carp are a formidable opponent no matter what. When you add a fly rod into that mix some would say that they’re damn near impossible.
Snow Carpin’
As Fall slowly fades and Winter takes over, here in the northeast the carp become quite lethargic and are much harder to find. The term hardcore becomes an understatement as you head out in search of these creatures. A lot of time is spent staring at nothing until the opportunity presents itself… Don’t mess it up!