I agree with Ted wholeheartedly. I often target carp specifically , but, occasionally will see them on a larger river I do the majority of my smallie fishing on. I've had some success using small crayfish patterns, buggers, and small clousers fished low and slow, that were in the smallie box. I've now learned to carry some nymphs (the first sightfished carp I caught was on a damselfly nymph many moons ago) like headstands, carp worms, bead head softhackles, hare's ear, etc. to make a better presentation with. Doesn't take up much room in a box and can make for some extraordinary fishing. Though carp aren't particulary tippet shy, I also carry a spool of 3x and 4x to accomodate the smaller flies.

Charlie