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After being stymied on the flats a couple weeks back, I have put some thought and research into the effect of water temperatures on carp.  Instead of running the long format, here is the bulleted version of findings and musings Carp prefer stable water temperatures, rapid increases...

A selection of Carp fly fishing videos for slow days at work.

Last Chirstmas I was visiting family in the Los Angeles area.  What did I do, went fishing naturally!   Just outside LA is a great fishery in the Glendale Narrows.  Just remember to bring your tortilla flies! The fishery is incredible, springs and seeps through...

This line is one that I have been fiddling with for light and heavy weight rods for about a season now.  It is described in the catalog as:   "Originally designed for UK Stillwater, the Delta's unique taper creates a smooth transition of energy to deliver the most delicate cast...

The internet is a wonderful thing.  If only I would have made one click to check the most important thing that will determine if the fish will come on the flats or not.  I failed to check water temperatures.   I was caught up in the excitement of the whole experience....

  I think I found some likely spots...

 Due to the interest in the backstabber article, here are some of Jay's carp fly fishing videos.   Muddy Water and Wind (Notice the stalk along the edges for shallow feeders) http://www.youtube.com/user/ZimmermanFlyFishing#play/uploads/5/aElq1s2PKwk Overcast, cool days...

It is no secret that we are Scott heads here at the Uncommon Carp.  I currently fish a Warmwater series rod (I have an odd fascination with short fly rods) and have not found a match for the performance and feel of a Scott rod.  I asked the president of Scott (and chief rod designer)...