The carp you see bellow was digging strongly over a gravel and sand bottom, in a spot that was perfect for casting to and fighting fish. Shortly after these photos were taken Kirk made a good cast to the right and just past the fish and I watched the fish move to it and eat. On the hook set it moved a lot of water and made a run. After a good battle on a glass rod the fish gave up and I tailed it. It was pristine!
After Kirk left I got a few shots from shore then went out on the kayak I lost one fish on the first run when the hook broke free, then missed a few takes. Then I found something really cool. Underneath this dock I spotted one big tailing common, some smaller ones, and a big bright orange fish. Koi! How crazy is that! I have been fishing this lake for years and I have seen hundreds of carp, but only one white and this orange koi. Both were in the same back bay. I tried with no success to get the fly in front of the orange one, and when it left I continued to try on the small commons but failed there too. I didn't catch a carp today, but it sure was a cool day on the water!
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| Big, orange, and something I have wanted to catch for a long time! |
Glad Kirk was able to battle a carp. That orange monster must be from someones yard pond. Now he has a whole lake to explore. You will catch him some day.
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Thank you,
DeleteAs with the big white one I doubt I will ever see it again, but then again you never know!
Once again, thanks for your guidance (and enthusiasm). I hope you get another shot at the orange one.
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DeleteExciting day -- thanks for sharing !
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Thank you.
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