Carp Flies - How to decide what flies to use for Carp.

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Carp Flies - How to decide what flies to use for Carp.

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Жыл бұрын

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@codythron5307 12 күн бұрын

I’ve caught a lot of carp the last four years, and man this year they must have gotten a collage education, ( used to get the point across, we all know collage education is not what it used to be). But this I have caught very few, these are the most spooky, smartest fish I have ever seen in my life ! Tried so many different files, leaders, fly line and nothing seems to help.

@carponthefly8282 10 күн бұрын

Without knowing your exact situation, my guess is something has educated them. They learn fast. The biggest thing is other fisherman. If you have fisherman chasing other species in the same area the carp learn much faster than those species that people are a threat. That lures splashing are a threat, that motors are a threat. When fishing places like that go long leaders and smaller lighter flies. It doesn’t suddenly make it easy, but it is really the only thing we can do.

@shannonjenkins2095 23 күн бұрын

Great video! Lotś of great info. Thank you!

@carponthefly8282 20 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@oldsmugglerflyfishing Жыл бұрын

Very interesting video. I think a lot before fly fishing for carp, specially what fly I will cast.

@janvorster3982 9 ай бұрын

Awesome info, Thanks!

@carponthefly8282 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@elihusmails Жыл бұрын

What a great video. Thanks for the information. I live in an area where I see lots of carp in the late spring/early summer and have never caught one. I'm going to tie up some flies this winter and get ready.

@carponthefly8282 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark and good luck. They are so addicting once you start connecting. Good luck.

@geraldlogue7124 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@carponthefly8282 7 ай бұрын

No worries!

@weisswurstfruhstuck8523 4 ай бұрын

Here in Europe carp eat totally different stuff as I found out. The flies you guys use over there in the US mostly won’t work. I use a lot of squirmy worm patterns or some fluffy stuff without any realistic approach. Bread flies work well and egg pattern like stuff too. Never was able to hook a carp here on a leech or wooly bugger. Tried it a few times but they never took any interest in these patterns here. Aaaah and here they really like colors like orange and red and even UV style stuff that sticks out. Often carp live here in murky waters and you can use that or to peak their interest even in clear water they come and check a UV nymph in green or yellow to check with their mouth if it’s something eatable. Then you better be quick before they spit it out 😂

@carponthefly8282 4 ай бұрын

I think it depends on where. I know a lot of guys in Spain use wooly bugger type patterns. The UK is a different animal because there are very few wild fish. So a lot of the carp fly fishing is in pay ponds. Those fish become very educated and learn to eat bread and dog biscuits and things like that. Wild carp in most places will readily eat a wooly bugger, if presented correctly. At least that is what I have found. But I am a novice when it comes to Europe.

@psychodiagnostik 4 ай бұрын

Yes I think it's the opposite here in US. Carp here are difficult to catch on boilies, because they've never seen one. No one fishes for them, they only eat whatever is naturally available .

@MrSurfangler Жыл бұрын

Nice video, I would say for the subsurface action , a Japanese style kebari is a good tool. some hybrid types like copper jhon kebari are good options.

@carponthefly8282 Жыл бұрын

I have never used a kebari fly for Carp. I like it though, I will give it a shot next season. Thanks for input.

@BigDaddyFishingNJ Жыл бұрын

Very good, comprehensive, been doing it for 20 yrs and still drives me nuts!

@joshe.5431 10 ай бұрын

Great info! Have you fished canals for carp?

@carponthefly8282 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, I have yes. My favorite canals are in Arizona. Heck of a lot of fun.

@jtwhicker Жыл бұрын

Looks like SUPER long leaders too I need to try carp fishing

@carponthefly8282 Жыл бұрын

Typically 14’-16’. You can do it with shorter, but it’s much easier to avoid spooking them when using longer leaders. It’s definitely something you should try.

@mrnuts3317 4 ай бұрын

@@carponthefly8282I fish a super tight canal, trees everywhere, bushes etc, I almost have to use a 6 foot leader. Anything over 9 feet just doesnt work for me, in the lakes it does. Great video btw

@edwinpharaoh6658 2 ай бұрын

I use 12ft leaders here in Nebraska, but the water in most areas I fish aren't Gin Clear, like those are in the videos, so 12 works for me

@manolomatila2803 Жыл бұрын

I fished in a lake that you can't see the carp but the bubbles where they feed. What would you suggest? I can't see the carp but they are there. Would you use an indicator and a heavier fly? Maybe heavier carp maul by itself? It's mostly blind casting.

@carponthefly8282 Жыл бұрын

That is tough, I have approached that situation 2 ways. The first is to just try and determine the direction and lead the fish. Then use very short strips until you feel tension. The other way is to use an indicator. I have had limited success both ways. When using an indicator, I actually wouldn’t go very heavy on the fly, what you don’t want is there to be so much tension between your indicator and the fly, that the carp feels the line. So a bead chain Carp Maul would be my suggestion. As far as setup goes, I have had the best lick when my leader from indicator to fly was about a foot longer than the depth. That was there is a little slack so the Caro doesn’t feel the line, but you should see the take very quickly. Good luck and let me know how it goes.

@DndCfishnexplore Ай бұрын

Carp tournament okeh ba tomorrow thanks for info

@carponthefly8282 Ай бұрын

Good luck

@reptar1098 11 ай бұрын

Might sound like a dumb question. Is it good to use sink tip for carp or floating fly line? I'm typically gonna try to fish for these in 1-4 feet of water. What fly would you recommend for Logan utah? If you've been

@carponthefly8282 11 ай бұрын

Not a dumb question. The answer is floating. You want to keep your line above the carp. Sinking line will just spook and line the fish and lead to a lot of foul hooks. I did really well on Cutler Reservoir in June. For muddy water, I think the carp maul is your best bet. In clearer water, a black and red simi seal leach. This is the video from Cutler. How to Fish Muddy Water - Carp Fly Fishing kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a9qTmK1oxr-dYYU.html

@reptar1098 10 ай бұрын

@carponthefly8282 thanks for the info!

@andrewszot3094 9 ай бұрын

Man I can only get carp in my area to eat a #18 hares ear. They seem to be picky and smart. I don’t use head cement either.

@carponthefly8282 9 ай бұрын

Interesting. How are you presenting the fly? There are a few areas I fish that I have to go really small and can’t drag and drop. I use really small crazy charlie type flies for this.

@andrewszot3094 9 ай бұрын

@@carponthefly8282 I look for feeling carp in shallowing water. I use a double tapered line and try to lightly hit the mud plume created by the feeding fish.

@NDFlyFisher Жыл бұрын

What is the watercraft you are using?

@carponthefly8282 Жыл бұрын

Hey Rick. That is my Bote Rackham Aero (Bugslinger). And I love it. I did a video last year that needs an update, but for the details you can check this out If you are interested. My SUP Setup (Stand Up Paddleboard) - Carp Fly Fishing kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nb6egLGmybm7qnU.html

@NDFlyFisher Жыл бұрын

@@carponthefly8282 Thanks for the link. I’ll check it out 😀

@FunDownSouth Жыл бұрын

So what’s your favorite carp fly, the carp maul or the carp maul? 😂

@carponthefly8282 Жыл бұрын

The Carp Maul. Followed by the Carp Maul. Ok, but seriously. It just works. Having said that, if you have a good amount of crayfish, then go with a carp slider. And if the fish are extra spooky, I will use a backstabber simi seal leach(black and red). And when all else fails, go back to the carp maul.