Kuerschie 2,309 Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Finally completed the mission to land a carp on fly started out here: http://www.strikehook.com/index.php/topic/25392-the-mission/?do=findComment&comment=271444 Headed out this afternoon chasing carp solely with fly gear, my 5/6 weight and 10lb tippet. Headed up to the Torrens around 5:30 and started searching for carp in shallow waters for sight fishing. From a high point I spotted a single decent sized fish mooching and quickly set off stalking it. Waited 5 minutes before casting in front of it and from nowhere a larger carp beat him to my bugger and the line went tight and it was game on. Only a short fight and I netted the beast! A 65cm fish, not a bad first carp on fly and a personal best carp for me: After this, I found a nice school of larger fish but they were too busy making babies to have interest in my fly. Walked back and spotted another single small fish and had a follow but it shied away at the last moment. Not a bad effort for only 90 minutes of fishing. Underpants, keenfisho, Brankim and 5 others 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn2fish 4,612 Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Cracking effort for 90 minutes of fishing if you ask me! Well done on the PB and ya first carp on fly Kuerschie 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tinker 1,645 Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 65 is a decent slab of mudsucker. At a guess I would say easily 4-5kgs, and on fly for the first time. I don't fly fish and never have, but I know the effort you guys put into learning and mastering the art of fly. Got my respect mate. Kuerschie 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kuerschie 2,309 Posted November 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Cheers guys, it's slowly becoming a permanent option of my fishing. Nothing is like the fight on a fly rod as it definitely tests your ability. I definitely wouldn't say I am mastering it though, many more hours of casting and technique work is still needed Tinker 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimbojames 285 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Nice one fella . Only got 2 now but am keen to get some more . Hit us up when ya have time fella . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 3,204 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Way better than i ever did i could get the carp to come near my bread flies they wouldnt take them !! keep up the good work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brankim 945 Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Nice mate, I know it's an old post, but I missed it somehow... Given me something to think about very well done!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnwalkley 24 Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 One of sa secret sport fish, great fun getting 4-5 kg jobs on a 5wt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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