Jim Elam Posted March 12, 2016 Posted March 12, 2016 I really enjoy using light gear for carp at Stockton. THere are tone of carp under 5 lbs and they are much more fun to fight on light gear (3-5 wt) IMO. THat said, you will have more luck fishing bass streamers on the heavier wt lines, especially when wind is a factor. Blacknosedace gave great advice. Also remember that you don't need a boat to chase carp. Especially when the lake is a few feet low. Carp love smaller crayfish flies and buggy looking stuff. Look up the Eagan's headstand, Montana Hybrid, Carpalicious, etc. Truthfully, if you find feeding carp it is usually about approach and presentation more than the fly itself. trythisonemv, Mtneerguy and blacknoseddace 3 Jim "The obsessions of others are opaque to the unobsessed, and thus easy to mock...If we are lucky we all have at least one."
blacknoseddace Posted March 12, 2016 Posted March 12, 2016 On Carp I use a 4 weight most of the time. For Bass I use an 8 weight with weight forward floating or sink tip line. I agree about not needing a boat, but I love the mobility and comfort for me. As for the emphasis on presentation and stealth rather than specific pattern, true that. Tight lines! Mtneerguy 1
fishinwrench Posted March 12, 2016 Posted March 12, 2016 I have tried to get into the carp thing but I guess the real thrill for me is in the strike. Waiting for something to come slugging along and gingerly sip in my fly is boring as hell. I like fish that chase and crush !
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