I haven't targeted carp in a little while. With plenty of daylight left to kill today and the perfect weather for it, I went out to fish flies for the golden ghosts. They were a lot easier to see than ghosts today. It was about 20 minutes before I hooked up. A decent fish was cruising, I sunk the sucker spawn pattern I had on a foot in front of him, he slowed, sucked in the fly, and the fight was on.
I have yet to get into the backing this year. don't get me wrong, I got a hell of a fight out of that fish. Short runs, splashing, even a little somersault out of the water on the hook set. But the cold water still means these fights will be shorter and less grueling. I released the fish and looked around hoping I could get another, but the flat had been vacated.
ReplyDeleteWow! So glad you had fun. Great to see the sun shining down on you.
- G.
Thank you.
DeleteNice golden ghost! They can give the rod a good bend. I sure hope we all get warmer weather soon! That will make a big differance for us and the fish. Thanks fo the trip. We are looking forward to todays adventure.
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Thank you. It is on it's way big time (the warm weather).
DeleteThat carp is huge! I have never caught one, but they are certainly on the list. It seems like for such a cumbersome looking fish they fight like crazy.
ReplyDeleteOne flick of the tail sends them as much as twenty feet. He was actually a low teens fish, I've caught 20 pounders and lost one around 25 in that pond.
DeleteHappy to see you caught a beauty, but I didn't think that was your lucky fishing hat? Just goes to show, it's your skill that gives you luck.
ReplyDeleteNope. That's my hat. I have others but don't where them on the water.
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