DB4D - I don't imagine the guide on the Trashonthefly website will be wearing a tweed jacket and ascot, complete with Hardy reel and 7-1/2 ft bamboo rod? We have a nice bunch of carp here in Michigan (I think they re in every state?) and I have fished for them with a fly. Actually the first fish I ever caught when only 8 years old was a carp. I made sure my three sons caught a cutthroat trout for their first fish......I guess I am in a class all my own? Have fun with Mr. Big Scales....Jonezee