lowing them down in the am.
Had a few shots but I could not get the right sink rate and they passed on my offering. What was crazy was there were at least 3 or 4 HUGE splashes like something big was taking something off the surface. Unfortunately, it was under the trees on the far bank so no way to get a fly in there.
I put on a crummy looking foam bug that actually sank a little in the water column and ended up catching (gill plate not mouth) an 8in smallie. When I released him, he was cold to the touch, hence comments about cold nights.
As I walked back to the lock to head home, north of the riffle, I saw the really skinny water. It was clear enough to see the bottom at 8-10inches. I saw a medium carp cruising and eating and tossed the attached at him. He took an interest and I thought it was game on....but he turned away at the last moment. Must have detected my crummy tying skills.
That water above the riffle is perfect for carp and you can see evidence of them eating in there. You can see round pock marks in the mud and that is where they are rooting. You can also see your fly as it sits/sinks. 2 problems, roll casts only and the carp can see you. Might require stealthy approach, ie casting from knees and a soft hackle crayfish imitation.
I am gonna google suspended flies to see I can come up with something to leave the fly at 12-24inches.
On Monday, August 19, 2013 12:57:53 AM UTC-4, Jeff Silvan wrote:
-- Had a few shots but I could not get the right sink rate and they passed on my offering. What was crazy was there were at least 3 or 4 HUGE splashes like something big was taking something off the surface. Unfortunately, it was under the trees on the far bank so no way to get a fly in there.
I put on a crummy looking foam bug that actually sank a little in the water column and ended up catching (gill plate not mouth) an 8in smallie. When I released him, he was cold to the touch, hence comments about cold nights.
As I walked back to the lock to head home, north of the riffle, I saw the really skinny water. It was clear enough to see the bottom at 8-10inches. I saw a medium carp cruising and eating and tossed the attached at him. He took an interest and I thought it was game on....but he turned away at the last moment. Must have detected my crummy tying skills.
That water above the riffle is perfect for carp and you can see evidence of them eating in there. You can see round pock marks in the mud and that is where they are rooting. You can also see your fly as it sits/sinks. 2 problems, roll casts only and the carp can see you. Might require stealthy approach, ie casting from knees and a soft hackle crayfish imitation.
I am gonna google suspended flies to see I can come up with something to leave the fly at 12-24inches.
On Monday, August 19, 2013 12:57:53 AM UTC-4, Jeff Silvan wrote:
Hi, my name is Jeff, and I'm a carp addict.I'm not sure how I've missed out on carp for so long, but I got my first taste of carp on the fly on Saturday. I swung by Orvis and chatted with Dan on new places to try (locally, I rarely hit anywhere but 4MR), and he suggested trying carp at Lock 7. I took the advice, and ran into one of our fellow members, Jim (sorry if I'm remembering your name wrong). Jim was nice enough to give me the 411 on what to look for and how to attack them after I mentioned it was my first time.The actual approach was incredibly similar to the limited flats fishing experience I have for tarpon. Find the fish, lead it, and don't screw up the cast. I spooked my fair share of fish, had at least one more spit the hook before finally getting my way. I had a very nice size one peel off the group after my fly. I watched the take and hit him. Unfortunately, the fight lasted no more than 10 seconds, since it took an immediate dive for a log and wrapped my leader up and broke free. That would be my only hook up with the golden bone that day... but I can't stop itching to get back out for some.If you haven't given carp a look before... you need to reconsider.
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