highdrifter Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 So that's what you've been up to?! Must have been a hoot on the 4wt. I gotta say that's the prettiest carp I've ever seen! Let's see you do that again. HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rapala Boy Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 Since your into fly fishing I'll save you some hard work and let you know if your gonna be fishing for trout in small stocked ponds go with really small bead head nymphs. Sizes 14-16, smaller in clear water and a long leader with a large bright corky at the top as a float. Use a very very slow retrieve once the fly sinks a good amount, and I mean real slow like with just twisting your hand. If your fishing super pressured waters tip it with a small piece of trout worm and do the same thing. I learned all this fishing Trout Farms and working my way to heavily fished ponds at Glen Haffy CA. By the way I never use my 5wt, only 8wt cause it has more power for longer roll casts. PEACEOUT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SudburyAngler Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 That tip is gonna help me, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozen-fire Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 Nice! I also caught my first fish on my 5wt 2 days ago. Then I proceeded to catch 20 more small bass! Need to move on to bigger fish like yourself! However, my casting still sucks as I've only been out with it once so far. Keep us updated on your progress. I can't wait to fight a steelhead on my 8wt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuzza Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 (edited) Since your into fly fishing I'll save you some hard work and let you know if your gonna be fishing for trout in small stocked ponds go with really small bead head nymphs. Sizes 14-16, smaller in clear water and a long leader with a large bright corky at the top as a float. Use a very very slow retrieve once the fly sinks a good amount, and I mean real slow like with just twisting your hand. If your fishing super pressured waters tip it with a small piece of trout worm and do the same thing. I learned all this fishing Trout Farms and working my way to heavily fished ponds at Glen Haffy CA. By the way I never use my 5wt, only 8wt cause it has more power for longer roll casts. PEACEOUT! If you're going to use a massive indicator and tip your flies you might as well cast a float and worm rig out. 8wt with a 16 hook? Talk about unbalanced! Tommy, you might want to take this *advice* with a good helping of salt ETA - good effort on the carp laszlo! Edited August 16, 2010 by cuzza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rapala Boy Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 Dude, it was enough to out fish almost everyone at the pond. It must be the hand twisting retrieve that does the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexcba Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 (edited) decided to send a pm Edited August 16, 2010 by alexcba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rapala Boy Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 no, but I think I know who your talking about.....from april/may? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehg Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 The Pay Off... That carp probably put up a great fight on a 4wt. WTG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laszlo Posted August 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Hit the river yesterday evening for a bit with my buddy Dan. The Carp were out to play once again taking any fly we put in front of their faces. Dan with 1 of 5 he caught. Now, moving on to some trout... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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