How to Catch Carp in Muddy Water - Carp Fly Fishing

[@Idahohighcountry]

Wow so glad I found this video! I have a spot up here in Idaho I found and caught carp 40+ pounds. It’s like heaven for carp as there are thousands and the average size 20+ pounds. But I’ve always struggled because the water can be VERY muddy. Often times you can only make out a fin or the tail and they are cruising around. The water is pretty shallow so you can see them but they spook a lot because it’s shallow and muddy and by the time you see them they see you or hear you first. The information in this video helped tremendously and I think I’ll be able to have some more success fly fishing them. I’m excited to go after them now with more tactics and be way more stealthy. Thanks for the great content keep it up.

[@carponthefly8282]

I’m glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Hookset333]

Good info. The challenge in fishing muddy water is not only detecting a take, but also developing a feel as to where your fly or flies are relative to the carp's mouth. Also fishing muddy water with wind = no bueno.

[@carponthefly8282]

Agreed. It really is massive subject. And can be so frustrating, but awesome when you connect.

[@randychappell5955]

Im so glad I found your video's. Ive learned more from you in a month, then I have since I started last year. Thank you Ryan

[@carponthefly8282]

I am glad the content has helped, and glad you found the channel.

[@KillerBeeOutdoors]

Thanks man! Helpful information.

[@carponthefly8282]

Glad it was useful. I’m working on another one that will talk about fly selection that I think should be beneficial too.

[@FlyfishermanMike]

Super helpful as always! I'd love to see you teach a carp on the fly class at the next Wasatch Tying expo.

[@carponthefly8282]

I would be happy to do it. I will reach out to them and see if there is interest. Most of those expos are a pay to present kind of setup. I likely wouldn’t do that, in that case I think it would make more sense to arrange a class on the water somewhere instead. But I am willing and it doesn’t hurt to ask. Good idea and thanks for the comment.

[@carponthefly8282]

Looks like they want me to teach a class on Saturday of the Expo. I’ll get more information up as we get closer. Thanks for the idea!

[@FlyfishermanMike]

@@carponthefly8282 Awesome! I look forward to it!

[@nat_cross]

Great video.

[@carponthefly8282]

Thanks

[@tolrichierich419]

The video I’ve been wanting

[@carponthefly8282]

Hopefully it helped, carp are really tough if we want see anything.

[@jeromedamian5740]

Awesome editorial, thanks . I find fly fishing for carp in muddy water. What's the most important thing is the sink rate of my fly that seems to put me in the zone and the temperature. Otherwise, we are all trying to put that lipstick 💄 on those 💋.

[@carponthefly8282]

Agreed

[@weisswurstfruhstuck8523]

Do you ever fish with an indicator? I used them but stopped doing so as they get usually spooked easily. But I have real issues to realize their takes in the muddy waters where I fish for carp in Germany usually.

[@carponthefly8282]

Very rarely, but I do in a couple locations. And it is when it is very murky and I just can’t see anything on the takes. I will do a video on it next year, but for now I will tell you what I typically do. First of all, I use either New Zealand style indicator, or small piece of double stick tape. The reason being is, as you stated, it spooks them. If the indicator splashes at all it won’t work. It’s a big topic I will spend some time on next year. I did very little of it this season, but it is a useful topic.

[@Strontyum]

Try a bright section of mono, eg in the manner used by euro nymphers. The colour does not spook them as much as the sound of an indicator landing near them.

[@whodat4974]

Are you able to wade fish for carp in Utah Lake? And if so is it usually to muddy to even see the the fish.

[@carponthefly8282]

There are some spots that are wadeable, and visibility can be a challenge. Utah Lake is a good fishery, but there are other areas nearby I like more and very rarely fish Utah Lake because of that.

[@richardjones365]

When using two flies do you use two of the same flies or two different flies?

[@carponthefly8282]

I usually use different ones. One a little smaller and at least slightly different colors. Like black and olive. Or tan and brown. Lead fly is the bigger the fly.

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

This looks like utah!!

[@carponthefly8282]

Most of it is, some Idaho too in this one.

[@KitKatkate738]

I’m so confused. Can someone explain what a “fly” is?? I catch carp in normal colored water with corn but I can’t catch them in dirty water with corn. Can someone reply on my comment please ?!

[@carponthefly8282]

A fly is a lure tied by hand using string and other materials. Corn is bait, a fly is similar to bait, but it is an imitation. This is probably not the right channel for the information you were looking for. It’s a different kind of fishing. Good luck.