Winter Carp

[Envenomation09]

Got into some nice winter carp the last little while. The last 4 images are from yesterday when it was finally sunny and I managed a quick session while conditions were ideal. One nice 24" carp to start things off and a massive 30" fish that was approaching 20 lbs to tops things off and give me a new personal best fish. Took a while to land and was 30 feet into my backing for a while. Lots of fun and hung out with my dad.
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[cje04]

Nice fish!
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[cmansportsboy]

Awesome fish!! And I'm sure a great fight on the fly!
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[MBM1969]

Awsome! what type of patterns were you using?
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[Envenomation09]

Glo bugs and worms have been my best patterns so far this year. They will eat larger, more nymph-like flies pretty well though once it's warm. The Headstand fly is a personal favorite for carp fishing. I've caught carp, catfish, bass up to 5 lbs, bluegill, green sunfish and white bass all while fishing it.
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[SkinnyLynnie]

Is it fair to ask where you caught these monsters, or are you keeping that a secret? Also, you mentioned the weather, but does time of day make a difference?
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[makinawfisher19]

Nice, they put up a fun fight.
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[Troutbum_kelly]

What set up are you using for carp? Would a 6wt rod handle them okay or are you using heavier?

Thanks,
T.B.
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[Envenomation09]

5 or 6 wt rods are what I have always used (except for a little 2 wt on occasion). I have never felt like I am undergunned with a 5 or 6. But some of it is personal preference. I like 3x fluorocarbon best for tippet with a 7.5 foot 3x mono leader.
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[Troutbum_kelly]

Cool! Thanks man!
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[joshomaru]

I used a 6 wt with no problems, until I hooked a big one and it took to the current. The 6 just didn't have the backbone to move the fish.
I use 8wts for carp now.
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[flygoddess]

I am with you Josh. I have used a 6 and it does fine (keep tip down, fight with Butt) But an 8 wt is an all around better choice. I use Shark Skin Magnum line and a self made furled leader with 8lb P-Line fluoro. I also use a CGR 7/8 wt rod. But basically I don't know when I will get a bigger one and I do fish a dropper and have hooked 2 over 28" long on one rod.



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