Carp on the fly (pics)

Travman · 08-02-2009, 05:05 PM

It took awhile to figure out how to post pics here so they're a little late, but here are a few fish from a trip to the snake in idaho a couple weeks ago.

AndyK · 08-02-2009, 05:43 PM

They look like real pigs.

What were you using (rod, reel, line and flies)?

Travman · 08-02-2009, 07:29 PM

Used a TFO Pro 6 wt rod and TFO cartridge reel (can't remember the name) with floating line and 8 lb maxima mono for leader and ugly black wooly buggers size 4 & 6 (weighted) stripped real slow. Though my buddy that was with me was using a size 4 brown rubber legs stonefly nymph and did pretty well too. Don't know if anyone's interested but I was using a new albright fly line, bought it on sierratradingpost.com for around $25 but it casts awesome! No real fancy equipment here but it worked for these big ol' carp, and man do they pull!

Trout · 08-03-2009, 02:08 PM

Those are some god-awful ugly fish! Looks like a lot of fun!

Maineiac · 08-03-2009, 02:16 PM

Dang-
I've been chasing those this year around the Salem area and have struck out each time! Those are some nice looking carp and I'm jealous for all of you that have them figured out! I finally said "Heck with it" and got my hands on some via an electrofishing day with a research crew that needed an extra hand. Found most of those carp in thick weeds and about 1'-2' of water. Thanks for the pics and the flies used!
~ Ross

john montana · 08-04-2009, 08:48 PM

Good stuff. I would love to fish the snake sometime. Nice pics!