Carp Flies - How to decide what flies to use for Carp.

[@tylerpotter8627]

I’ve only been Fly Fishing for two years, have caught rainbow, trout, brown trout, largemouth, fast, and panfish and small mouth, I cannot tell you how thankful I am for your videos

[@stephenphelps3952]

I’ve caught my fair share of carp with spincast gear, but you sir have sparked a real interest with wanting to stick some on the fly, love this video, very straight forward and no beating around the bush, top knotch my friend, tight lines!

[@carponthefly8282]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it and good luck.

[@Idahohighcountry]

Good tips! Thank you sir! They can be some very spooky creatures definitely best to stay stealthy!

[@markdederick1953]

I’m new to fly fishing period ,,your approach is very helpful and non complicated..I’m gonna give it a try..

[@carponthefly8282]

Good luck!

[@malcolmholden]

Hey Ryan. Thanks for all the content you share, really appreciate. Sydney based here and am lucky to be able to fish for carp all year - scarpions, mops, mauls, and backstabbers. If you ever make it down this way let me know. It would be a privilege to fish with you.

[@carponthefly8282]

I appreciate it. It is a destination I want to visit soon. I may just hit you up when I get down that wayS

[@elihusmails]

What a great video. Thanks for the information. I live in an area where I see lots of carp in the late spring/early summer and have never caught one. I'm going to tie up some flies this winter and get ready.

[@carponthefly8282]

Thanks Mark and good luck. They are so addicting once you start connecting. Good luck.

[@janvorster3982]

Awesome info, Thanks!

[@carponthefly8282]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shannonjenkins2095]

Great video! Lotś of great info. Thank you!

[@carponthefly8282]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Very interesting video. I think a lot before fly fishing for carp, specially what fly I will cast.

[@whiteopaque]

😢Thank you ! Ryan👍

[@nat_cross]

Great video man thanks so much.

[@carponthefly8282]

Thanks, I am happy to share.

[@MrSurfangler]

Nice video, I would say for the subsurface action , a Japanese style kebari is a good tool. some hybrid types like copper jhon kebari are good options.

[@carponthefly8282]

I have never used a kebari fly for Carp. I like it though, I will give it a shot next season. Thanks for input.

[@BigDaddyFishingNJ]

Very good, comprehensive, been doing it for 20 yrs and still drives me nuts!

[@geraldlogue7124]

Thank you!!

[@carponthefly8282]

No worries!

[@codythron5307]

I’ve caught a lot of carp the last four years, and man this year they must have gotten a collage education, ( used to get the point across, we all know collage education is not what it used to be). But this I have caught very few, these are the most spooky, smartest fish I have ever seen in my life ! Tried so many different files, leaders, fly line and nothing seems to help.

[@carponthefly8282]

Without knowing your exact situation, my guess is something has educated them. They learn fast. The biggest thing is other fisherman. If you have fisherman chasing other species in the same area the carp learn much faster than those species that people are a threat. That lures splashing are a threat, that motors are a threat. When fishing places like that go long leaders and smaller lighter flies. It doesn’t suddenly make it easy, but it is really the only thing we can do.

[@joshe.5431]

Great info! Have you fished canals for carp?

[@carponthefly8282]

Thanks, I have yes. My favorite canals are in Arizona. Heck of a lot of fun.

[@manolomatila2803]

I fished in a lake that you can't see the carp but the bubbles where they feed. What would you suggest? I can't see the carp but they are there. Would you use an indicator and a heavier fly? Maybe heavier carp maul by itself? It's mostly blind casting.

[@carponthefly8282]

That is tough, I have approached that situation 2 ways. The first is to just try and determine the direction and lead the fish. Then use very short strips until you feel tension. The other way is to use an indicator. I have had limited success both ways. When using an indicator, I actually wouldn’t go very heavy on the fly, what you don’t want is there to be so much tension between your indicator and the fly, that the carp feels the line. So a bead chain Carp Maul would be my suggestion. As far as setup goes, I have had the best lick when my leader from indicator to fly was about a foot longer than the depth. That was there is a little slack so the Caro doesn’t feel the line, but you should see the take very quickly. Good luck and let me know how it goes.

[@jtwhicker]

Looks like SUPER long leaders too I need to try carp fishing

[@carponthefly8282]

Typically 14’-16’. You can do it with shorter, but it’s much easier to avoid spooking them when using longer leaders. It’s definitely something you should try.

[@mrnuts3317]

@@carponthefly8282I fish a super tight canal, trees everywhere, bushes etc, I almost have to use a 6 foot leader. Anything over 9 feet just doesnt work for me, in the lakes it does. Great video btw

[@edwinpharaoh6658]

I use 12ft leaders here in Nebraska, but the water in most areas I fish aren't Gin Clear, like those are in the videos, so 12 works for me

[@DndCfishnexplore]

Carp tournament okeh ba tomorrow thanks for info

[@carponthefly8282]

Good luck

[@reptar1098]

Might sound like a dumb question. Is it good to use sink tip for carp or floating fly line? I'm typically gonna try to fish for these in 1-4 feet of water. What fly would you recommend for Logan utah? If you've been

[@carponthefly8282]

Not a dumb question. The answer is floating. You want to keep your line above the carp. Sinking line will just spook and line the fish and lead to a lot of foul hooks. I did really well on Cutler Reservoir in June. For muddy water, I think the carp maul is your best bet. In clearer water, a black and red simi seal leach. This is the video from Cutler. How to Fish Muddy Water - Carp Fly Fishing kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6XGln1tlr5sZ7M

[@reptar1098]

@carponthefly8282 thanks for the info!

[@weisswurstfruhstuck8523]

Here in Europe carp eat totally different stuff as I found out. The flies you guys use over there in the US mostly won’t work. I use a lot of squirmy worm patterns or some fluffy stuff without any realistic approach. Bread flies work well and egg pattern like stuff too. Never was able to hook a carp here on a leech or wooly bugger. Tried it a few times but they never took any interest in these patterns here. Aaaah and here they really like colors like orange and red and even UV style stuff that sticks out. Often carp live here in murky waters and you can use that or to peak their interest even in clear water they come and check a UV nymph in green or yellow to check with their mouth if it’s something eatable. Then you better be quick before they spit it out 😂

[@carponthefly8282]

I think it depends on where. I know a lot of guys in Spain use wooly bugger type patterns. The UK is a different animal because there are very few wild fish. So a lot of the carp fly fishing is in pay ponds. Those fish become very educated and learn to eat bread and dog biscuits and things like that. Wild carp in most places will readily eat a wooly bugger, if presented correctly. At least that is what I have found. But I am a novice when it comes to Europe.

[@psychodiagnostik]

Yes I think it's the opposite here in US. Carp here are difficult to catch on boilies, because they've never seen one. No one fishes for them, they only eat whatever is naturally available .

[@andrewszot3094]

Man I can only get carp in my area to eat a #18 hares ear. They seem to be picky and smart. I don’t use head cement either.

[@carponthefly8282]

Interesting. How are you presenting the fly? There are a few areas I fish that I have to go really small and can’t drag and drop. I use really small crazy charlie type flies for this.

[@andrewszot3094]

@@carponthefly8282 I look for feeling carp in shallowing water. I use a double tapered line and try to lightly hit the mud plume created by the feeding fish.

[@NDFlyFisher]

What is the watercraft you are using?

[@carponthefly8282]

Hey Rick. That is my Bote Rackham Aero (Bugslinger). And I love it. I did a video last year that needs an update, but for the details you can check this out If you are interested. My SUP Setup (Stand Up Paddleboard) - Carp Fly Fishing kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYnRfoGrmbiKsKM

[@NDFlyFisher]

@@carponthefly8282 Thanks for the link. I’ll check it out 😀

[@DLRinc]

So what’s your favorite carp fly, the carp maul or the carp maul? 😂

[@carponthefly8282]

The Carp Maul. Followed by the Carp Maul. Ok, but seriously. It just works. Having said that, if you have a good amount of crayfish, then go with a carp slider. And if the fish are extra spooky, I will use a backstabber simi seal leach(black and red). And when all else fails, go back to the carp maul.