Flies for Carp
Crayfish, Caddis Nymphs, Muncher Nymphs, Pheasant tail nymphs, Woolly Buggers, Missionary, Jack Frost, Adams (parachute), Klinkhammer Special, F-Fly, Black Gnat (parachute), Bombers, White Puke Fly, Green Machine, Floating Ants and last but not least Crickets and Grasshoppers. One last thing, they love mayfly nymphs, all kinds of mayfly nymphs.

Carp will take flies from just after ice-out through to when the water freezes over again at the end of the year. So, when the trout season has closed and the steelhead rivers are packed full of anglers take the time to give carp a try.

Carp are very spooky so you need to use very fine leaders and present the fly very delicately. They are far more sophisticated than those ruffian trout or the thug-like smallmouth bass they often share the river with.

If you don't believe me, go out and fish for them, not as an incidental catch, but pursue them as you would any other sport fish. When you get your butt kicked, and you most probably will, go back to a trout creek to restore your confidence. Most other anglers do. Remember the catchy phrase popular in the ranks of the skunked, "Carp don't take flies." Truth is, they do.

 BASS TIPS

If you are going to catch a bass, act like a bass. This doesn't mean you have to eat frogs and harass cute little baby ducks. But you need to think like a bass. When we talk to bass fishers, we often get a similar reaction. Fishing for bass inclines you to stalk them like they stalk their prey. Trout are more refined, gentle fish. Trout in a lake, you wait for; you can troll, but most lake trout fishing involves keying into the basic fact that the fish are on the move, cruising. They do some stalking, but they don't have the explosive body/muscle type that makes a bass attack like a linebacker through the weeds and into their prey.

Bass fishing has almost everything other freshwater fishing has, only scaled up: lots of impressive top water action; strong long fights; and big (very big) fish. We try to anticipate any potential ambush point. A small rock pile. A stack of brush half-submerged in water. Logs diving into the water. And our favorite: yard-wide floating islands of tules and bulrushes. These little moving forests may not be ideal bass cover, but they fascinate us. Try picking one up out of the water, and you'll see what a perfectly messy little moving shield they offer for bass. We usually fish the shady side of these little islands.

The point is that the propensity of bass to lie in wait for their prey causes us to do the same. This way, we are always anticipating something big about to happen on the water.

Bass fishing has almost everything other freshwater fishing has, only scaled up: lots of impressive top water action; strong long fights; and big (very big) fish. The reason we fly fishers don't immediately consider pursuing bass is probably a matter of self-perception and maybe some uneasiness with fishing near others who are looking at you quizzically, wondering why you aren't slinging some powerbait hung behind the latest techno-plug. But we're fly fishers. We don't fish with other people. So find an isolated piece of water to practice your new sport. And when others see you haul in a 4-pounder on a fly, they might be back with a fly rod. (Or they'll throw beer cans at you.)

Bluegill Fishing tips
Bluegill are found in most reservoirs or ponds below 4,000 feet elevation and rarely occur in streams and rivers. They are prone to stunting and large populations of tiny bluegill are common.

Bluegill will eat anything they can get into their mouth. Worms are an anglers favorite bait, but bluegill will take, small poppers, flies, small spinners and jigs. Bluegill are gregarious, so when you catch one, there are usually more in the same place.

 Flyfishing Tips

The 3 Key Knots to Fly Fishing Success"
by Woody Woodland
One of the most critical areas of knowledge leading to confidence on the stream is knowing that your Knots are tied correctly. While there are entire books written about knots and how to tie them, for most freshwater situations you really only need to master the following three:


• PERFECTION LOOP
• SURGEON'S
• IMPROVED CLINCH
While many others would also include the reel backing knot and nail knot, it is not included because they are usually done at the shop where you bought your line or when they load it on your reel. Instructions for these two knots are included in the package with your new line. The knots included here are the ones that you will be using ninety nine percent of the time on the stream.

Let's start learning them in the order we would use them while preparing for a day on the stream. To connect the leader to the butt section of the fly lines, use the perfection loop.

PERFECTION LOOP

For a right handed person start with approximately seven inches of line extending to the right between the thumb and forefinger of your left hand. Pinch the line between you left thumb and fore finger. Push the line back towards the left so it forms a loop with the shortest piece coming to rest against your forefinger. Pinch the loop lightly in the left hand and with your right hand close the loop until the loop is about three quarters of an inch above the finger. Now take the short piece loosely over your thumb to the left and slide between forefinger and three quarter inch loop, making sure this second loop is lower than the first. At this point, pull the short piece down between the two loops you have just formed and pinch with the left sides of your thumb and forefinger. Whith the thumb and forefinger of your right hand, reach through the taller loop from behind and firmly grasp the short loop. With your left hand, grab the long piece and pull down to complete the perfection loop.



SURGEONS

This is one of the easiest ways to connect tippet to the end of your leader. Start by over-lapping approximately eight inches of leader and tippet. Roll a loop in the line about one inch in diameter so it extends downward below your left thumb. Using the fore finger of your right hand, push the short and long ends through the loop. Roll it over the top of the loop, then repeat the process. Holding both strands on either side of the knot, pull to seat and complete the knot.



IMPROVED CLINCH

The knot used to tie the fly to the tippet will be familiar to those who have done some baitcasting or spin fishing, as it is the same knot used to tie the lure to the line. Begin by passing the end of the tippet through the eye of the hook. Wind the line around itself six times, then pass it through the area between the eye and the start of the twists. This will create another loop and you finish the knot by passing it through this area and then tightening. As with all knots, make sure the mono is wet prior to tightening the knot.
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Wear Good Shoes

When fly fishing, make sure that you wear proper shoes. A good pair of wading shoes will let your grip the bottom that you’re walking on.  Choose shoes that have soles with rubber cleats. These shoes are ideal of bottoms that are made of mud, fine gravel, sand, or soft silt.

Take Along the Sun Block

This may sound to you as an unimportant peace of fly fishing advice. But you really don't want to forget to take the sun block along with you.  After standing in a sunny stream for seven hours, you’ll be glad that you brought along some protection from the sun. So, taking your sun block is something that needs to be mentioned.

Use Polarized Glasses

One of the best thing you can do for yourself when going to fly fish is to wear a pair of polarized glasses. Wearing polarized glasses will enable you to see beneath the water so that you can keep an eye on your fish.  Remember a hat to reduce the amount of glare that you experience while fly fishing.

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