jhammer 0 Report post Posted August 25, 2011 I was able to have some "me" time this morning so I took a short trip out to the Auglaize River. The water was somewhat clear and I could see a couple of solo fish and a couple pods of fish. I tied on a rust brown Mud Bug and started casting. Within about 10 minutes, the line just made a sudden stop while I was twitching the fly in. I set the hook and had my first carp of the day on. He gave the 8 weight a workout and after a strong battle I was able to net the carp. I remembered the net! After catching the first carp, all of the others scattered.. I decided to try another area close by that looked like decent water. I noticed several carp in the new area and I thought I would give it a shot. I made a few casts, but nothing seemed interested. Then, my retrieve suddenly came to a stop. I set the hook and I swear my reel started smoking. It's been a long time since I've seen my backing knot and it sailed out of my guides like a rocket. After a long and fierce battle, I realized that this fish was not coming in at all. I waded out to the fish and after what seemed an eternity, I was able to net it. I fooled, hooked, and landed one of my biggest carp on the fly to date. Too bad I forgot the measuring tape and scale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ditz2 0 Report post Posted August 25, 2011 oooooooooooooooooo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poksal 0 Report post Posted August 25, 2011 Yeah, nothing like a carp for a fight on a light rig. When I was a kid we used to make dough balls out of Weatties and work them onto trebble hooks and catch them with cane poles until it was time to go home. It took a while to land them and your buddy had best pick up all the poles you had out.. Some folk know how to presure cook them some how and make them good to eat. Did you release them ... ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhammer 0 Report post Posted August 26, 2011 Sure did! Released unharmed as always! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markbob 0 Report post Posted August 26, 2011 Those fish have some huge lips.... that fly you used looks a bit like a crazy charlie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhammer 0 Report post Posted August 26, 2011 Those fish have some huge lips.... that fly you used looks a bit like a crazy charlie It's sort of based on the same concept. Most carp flies look much like bonefish flies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Druce 0 Report post Posted August 26, 2011 Those fish have some huge lips.... that fly you used looks a bit like a crazy charlie It's sort of based on the same concept. Most carp flies look much like bonefish flies. the golden bone fish they say. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJ All Day 0 Report post Posted August 26, 2011 Or the poor mans bonefish. Either way they are a hoot to catch, and can't wait till this hurricane passes so I can get out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhammer 0 Report post Posted August 26, 2011 Or the poor mans bonefish. Either way they are a hoot to catch, and can't wait till this hurricane passes so I can get out. Be sure to try a Dubbin' Craw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
