I started looking at the river that runs by my house in the city last year as a break from the rising gas prices. Well this year I have looked even closer at it.
It has taken some time to figure it out, but I have found a spot within walking distance that has put the biggest smile on my face and a bend in a custom built 9' 8 wt. Hardy Glass with a fighting butt.
I have now been hitting it once a week for one hour with fantastic results.
I did find out that my fave 6 lb P-LINE was not enough. I have been using a 5 1/2' furled leader with 3' of Mirage 3X (rated at 9.7 lb's ?!)
Here are a few pictures:





here are the killer flies. From the RAINY'S CARP COLLECTION. Carp Hex and Popcorn ball: