bassgitter74 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2006 I've been carp hunting lately - got to thinking, I have never been involved in a carp swap. It would be very interesting to see which flies other folks use to land these beauties. :yahoo: 12 swappers - deadline is April 14th Send a S.A.S.E. with 11 flies. 1. bassgitter74 - TBD - probably a caterpillar or nymph 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwings1 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2006 Cool idea. Let me check my calendar when I get home to see what else I have coming up and I will let you know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fcflyguy 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2006 GOOD IDEA I will have to catch the next one FC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fly time 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 I didnt know people actually catch these things on purpose, what kinda flies do they like? I always catch em on chicken liver when catfishin, any way as soon as I get my other swap flies out I might join this one as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bassgitter74 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 Carp feed on nymphs, terrestrials and plants too. It depends on what is in the water and the season. They feed on mollusks, snails, crawdads, damsel flies, dragon flies, beetles, etc. Suggested patterns in Carp on the Fly are: Clouser Swimming Nymph Bead Head Prince Nymph Woolly Bugger Rubber Legged Hare's Ear Nymph Barr's Damsel Fly Barr's Dragon Fly Nymph Bead Head Stonefly Nymph Befus' Wiggle Bug Barr's Bead Head Fup Midge Larva San Juan Worm Griffith's Gnat Callibeatis CDC Biot Mayfly parachute emergers spinners hoppers dandelion thistle seed mulberry fly cottonwood seed ants spiders crawdads - small 'dads scuds scuplin minnow patterns I have landed one on a pheasant tail nymph. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fly time 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 Ah what the hell Im in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fly time 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 Well Bassgitter looks like its just you and me so far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moushka 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2006 I'm in, although I am not sure of what I'll tie yet. How about a wooly worm variation? What size hook would you recommend? When is the due date? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldfart 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2006 I love chasing golden bones, I'm in Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bassgitter74 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2006 For a woolly worm, I would tie a 3 XL Sizes 4-10. THE DUE DATE IS probably a month from when we can get at least 5 people to sign up. I'll give it a day or two more before closing it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vices 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2006 What kinna scuds would a carp take.... I got a nice bead head pattern my father fishes for crappie with.. you think that will do? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2006 I sent you a PM, hopefully you let me in. If I'm in I would like to ty an Yellow CCC. Herman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moushka 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2006 Thanks Bassgitter74! I'll tie a 4 legged wooly worm in size 8, #79580. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bassgitter74 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2006 Vices, try a Befus' Epoxy Scud - my guess is that if it's a nymph, it may catch a carp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bassgitter74 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2006 There is still room! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites