Elusive Buffalo
I've put many carp in the net this season but wanted larger fish. I've talked with people that walk by the river front, bikers, joggers, panfisherman, other carp anglers and even a special trip to our local Dept of Natural Resources in search of bigger carp. Networking has paid off. Yesterday after a two week carp blitz, 5 trips in two weeks, I finally caught a fish that made me feel like I am doing the right thing and moving the right direction.
My bread and butter carp flies are all bugger type patterns. From no beadhead to a heavily weighted beadhead, these patterns are my number one choice. I was fishing in some current with many fish but they absolutely ignored my offerings. After a few fly changes this one cooperated and hit a beadhead San Juan worm that was tied with a pink chenille with sparkle flakes in it that was bought from a craft store.
Keep at it and it is rewarding when you hit pay dirt.
Rick
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