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.
Nice fish!
Awesome fish!! And I’m sure a great fight on the fly!
Awsome! what type of patterns were you using?
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.
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?
Nice, they put up a fun fight.
What set up are you using for carp? Would a 6wt rod handle them okay or are you using heavier?
Thanks,
T.B.
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.
Cool! Thanks man!
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.
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.
