Happy Carp Day!

Posted By on April 10, 2009

You didn’t think I would let Carp Day pass without a “quickie”, did you? This guy was convienently located on the flat by the Ray Roberts marina and I had him spotted, stalked, hooked, fought, shot, and finning happily away in 15 min.
Looks like we’re in for rain/storms this weekend and as soon as the next “warm-up” hits I believe the carp will start the spawn. This is an interesting time; the carp are difficult to catch but gar will join them on the flats and love to eat a fly. Makes for a nice little diversion while waiting for the REAL flats action to start in early May.
(BTW – If you want to book a weekend guide trip in May, call soon! Dates are being reserved and going fast. 940-391-9480)

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2 Responses to “Happy Carp Day!”

  1. Anonymous says:
    April 14, 2009 at 12:09 am

    I think I saw one of your flies on a hat in the Seychelles … in a photograph. No, I wasn’t there. Take a look at http://somethinsfishy.wordpress.com/ . Shannon

  2. Joel says:
    April 14, 2009 at 2:07 am

    Yeah, looks like they had an awesome time. AND, I think their milkfish tactics should work on our grassies!

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North Texas Fly Fishing Adventures with Joel Hays

Imagine wading through ten inches of clear water,trying to be as quiet as possible. Fifty feet ahead is a pod of large fish "tailing" on the flat. You strip out fly line, make the cast, and pull your fly in front of the lead fish. After agonizing seconds the fish spots the fly, rushes forward for a quick grab, and feels the hook. The silence is broken as the fish accelerates across the flat, quickly exposing backing on your screaming reel. Sounds like a great day on the coast, or even an exotic bonefish flat, right? Actually it's a great description of the usual day my clients have fishing for Carp on the flats of Lake Ray Roberts where many clients are blown away by the water clarity and the actual ability to sight cast along miles of flats. Big spooky fish in shallow water. They fight and tail like Redfish and can sometimes rival Bonefish in nervousness. This is an EXCELLENT WAY to hone your flats fishing skills and test your "eyes" where it's more about stalking the fish than simply stumbling upon them. You will be a better flats angler!