I WANT

Do you see what I see?

One of those. One of those three foot eater of aquatic grasses and assorted food stuffs. Since the spring has finally seemed to take hold here on the front range, I've managed to hook three. The fights didn't last long. After a subtle take, their explosive runs into deeper water have proven to be too much for my lackluster hooksets and/or poorly tied knots. I want one. Will I get one? Probably not. But, I want one.

One Hand Holds - Egos Beware

For those dedicated carp anglers like myself, you might be familiar with the "One Hand Hold" that John Montana has popularized. I am here with a cautionary tale. It's not as easy as it looks...and sometimes, it's downright embarassing.

WARNING: Bruised Egos shown below.

Fumble.

Recover

Nailed it.

Favorite Hats. What About You Favorite Fishing Shirt?

There are a lot of quality, breathable, quick-drying fishing shirts on the market. When it comes to my favorite fishing shirt, I completely disregard all of those desirable qualities and opt for irony.

I opt for my embroidered Rainbow Trout Deerskin Soft Chamois All-Season Weight Cabela's long-sleeve shirt. A gift from my father when I first got into fly fishing, it sat in my closet for a couple of years. But, when I discovered the joy of carping this summer, I figured what better time to wear a thick, warm, and rainbow trout-ed long sleeve shirt when on the warm water flats chasing common carp. It has served me well and has brought me some of my larger carp this summer. Sometimes the least comfortable fishing shirts are the best.

Favorite Carping Shirt - photo courtesy of SchnitzerPHOTO

A Convert

The first time I fished with pinchetruta, he didn't see the appeal of carp. He said he welcomed fly fisherman to fish for carp because it meant more trout for him.

Fast forward eight months. He has converted. He's seen the light.

Maybe it was the regular trips to his backing. Maybe it was solving the puzzle that is getting a carp to eat.

Whatever it was, he is all in.