Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Anybody seen carp in the canal yet?

They feed off the bottom 90% of the time in my experience. 

Indeed. 

I also hooked my first on the fly this season yesterday afternoon (a smaller one) but he came unhooked after about 15 minutes of fighting on the 3 weight.  I've forgotten how much fun it is to watch your floating line dive under and head for the hills with a hot carp on the end of your leader. 

Gene

On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 3:57:05 PM UTC-4, David Constantine wrote:

I've caught Carp topwater on green and pink egg patterns.  They are omnivores and will often eat whatever is falling off of the trees, not just mulberries.  My rule of thumb for carp is if you see them eating off the top, cast the egg or mulberry.  If you don't see active top feeding, don't bother.  They feed off the bottom 90% of the time in my experience. 
Dave

On Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 10:09:59 AM UTC-4, tperkins wrote:

My only top water experience with carp is on a mulberry in the canal. But I have read that they will feed on cottonwood seeds, and people tie flies to imitate them. My Orvis carp flies book, also has stimulators as a suggested pattern. 

On Monday, April 24, 2017 at 12:13:13 PM UTC-4, Rocko wrote:

So if you want to catch Carp on a topwater fly..& we won't have mulberry opportunities.....which flies in addition to elk hair caddis will they most likely take?

Also...has anyone caught carp on a topwater fly in the Potomac?

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