Logan,

Carp fishing can be finicky. Key is to target feeding fish as opposed to cruising fish. I know that guys catch them on everything from dries to nymphs to leeches and buggers. In my limited experience, I try putting a green simi-seal bugger right in front of a feeding fish. Once they feed or cruise over the fly, say a prayer and lift the rod. Carp are picky and I am by no means an expert. If you put in enough time and try changing up tactics, something will eventually click.

On your side note. Congrats on the new fly rod. When I read your comment to my wife. She sighed heavily and said, “poor girl.” Best of luck with the new rod.

Ben

I’ve been blessed to have some good buds to go fishing with and equally blessed to get into some nice fish this spring. Quality fishing partners are good to have…

Ben

Thanks for the net Mike. My dink pics came out blurry as well. I ended up buying a new camera to try out. We’ll see how it works. I got tired of my duct tape model…

Ben

Thanks for the kind words. That’s my buddies net. It sure came in handy on the carp and koi. Big fish in those ponds…

Ben

Thanks Sanders. Beating the heat is the name of the game here in Arizona. These ponds are dynamite and although may not always be on fire, they still give plenty of opportunities to cast to some bruisers. Thanks again for the kind words.

Ben