While chasing carp with a fly rod for over 10 years, we still tend to get into a rut or rather a specific technique for success. Bluntly I tend to just sight fish the carp in a similar manner as chasing bonefish. If I leave my Polarized lens at home, I don't fish. They are as important as my rod for my success. I think that I am leaving a big carp population untouched since I only cast to fish that I see. I've been out a couple of times this spring. The rod stayed in the vehicle until I see fish and the line hasn't touched the water this year since I haven't seen fish in my usual spots so far this year.

Thanks for sharing, it motivates me to get out behind the keyboard and on the water.