I offer no apologies for being a carp evangelist. They live almost anywhere, they are here to stay (they were stocked in many places in North America even before brown trout), and they are the hardest-fighting fish in fresh water. They are also fascinating creatures that can be a challenge to catch—which is why most of us fish with a fly rod. Rick Mikesell [49:05] of Denver is one of the best carp anglers I know and a terrific teacher and he gives us a great introduction on how to pursue these worthwhile fly-rod targets.
In the Fly Box this week, we have some interesting requests, including many questions about leaders and tippet.
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What fly line should I use on my Helios 2 rod for dry-fly fishing?
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What can I do to prevent my tippet from kinking?
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What can you do when small stream trout refuse your fly?
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I have been using heavier tippet and seem to be doing just as well as with lighter tippet. What is your take on this?
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Is there a big difference between various brands of tippet material?
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Can I just add a tippet ring to my 9-foot 4X leader to make a nymph leader?
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Should the butt section of my nymph leader be made from fluorocarbon?
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What should I take on a multi-day fishing trip that I would not normally think of?
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Why am I foul-hooking so many trout and whitefish this year?
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What do you think of furled leaders?
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What rod should I get for my 8-year-old daughter? What rig should I start her out with?
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What do you think of Crocs as inexpensive wading shoes?
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What can you tell me about an older Orvis rod I purchased?
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How can I tighten the drag on an older spring-and-pawl fly reel?
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What is the deal with all these multi-fly rigs? Am I missing something by using a single fly?
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Do people fish for trout with poppers?
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Do I need sinking agents as well as flotants?
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At the end of my drift I stripped in a dry fly and got strikes. Should I change my setup and move my flies a bit?
