newtontoney 57 Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Ok, so plan to target some big carp this summer from a relatively narrow fast flowing section of river. iv got 2 reels, one loaded with rio 6wf line (iv been using this for redfin) iv got 6lb leader on this also flurocarbon. and the other reel is a slightly larger reel loaded with rio wf8f/i with a clear tip to the fly line. then i have a 15lb flurocarbon leader off of this.Plan to use this for salmon. Rods , i have 2 , both 4 pce, one is a 6wt the other is an 8wt. The rods go with there matched weight line (see above) so my question is , for the big carp what set up would be better ? do i risk spooking the carp with heavier lines etc ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Bream Reaper 103 Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 6wt will be fine. Use a floating line and gentle presentation. usually if they are feeding on the bottom then the fly needs to be dropped gently in front of them or in their path, usually just a little jiggle of the fly catches their attention. Too much movement or splashing often scares them. With floating bread flies I just chuck them out and wait for them to smash them..... TheBerg and newtontoney 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
newtontoney 57 Posted September 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 The Bream Reaper, thank you for you help with all my posts. much appreciated ! wooly buggers in dark colours for carp ? The Bream Reaper 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheBerg 241 Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 6 weight is good for carp..4 even better Sounds like you have it dialed in now though. Only suggestion for you is to watch those carp on light tippet. Can be done and lots of people tackle them on light gear BUT they love to twist around and use their pectoral fins to try and pop the fly out of their mouth or snap the line. Can be very frustrating if you haven't landed a few before. Consequently, you need to apply the right amount of pressure and rod angle to avoid losing the fish. Especially if using barbless hooks. 15 pound on 8 weight for Salmon is good. Even ten works if you can keep them from running under a shelf or brushing your line against the rocks. newtontoney 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Bream Reaper 103 Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 some 5wt carp- great fun on light tippet newtontoney, fishnuts and TheBerg 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheBerg 241 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 That top one has a nice fat gut hahaha some 5wt carp- great fun on light tippet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Bream Reaper 103 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 That top one has a nice fat gut hahaha some 5wt carp- great fun on light tippet 93 cm long so you could imagine how massive that gut actually was! newtontoney 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hunter69 1,452 Posted July 9, 2018 Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 Nice carp mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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