I use single strand wire 50 or 65 lbs. I can remember. The lighter stuff kinks to much after a fish or two. Use a haywire twist to the fly then a haywire twist to form a loop and then tie the leader to that loop. I usually use 6-8 inches of wire from the fly, You can play with the length but...

The 7wt. will be fine on the bays and back waters. On a limited budget or not, I'd go with a shooting head system so you can have one rod and reel and change lines and you need them. You can get a floater, intermediate and a sinking line for any fishing you'll do. I fish a 7 wt. in the same...

Sorry for the double post, I don't know what I did but could not see the first one?

I second the Buzz off clothing, I wear a Buzz off bandana around my neck (not as a fashion statement, no bugs no bandana) that seems so far to work well to keep them away from my face, then just a regular long sleeve shirt and pants. I'm not a big fan of repellents in general but there is...

I second the Buzz off clothing, I wear a Buzz off bandana around my neck (not as a fashion statement, no bugs no bandana) that seems so far to work well to keep them away from my face, then just a regular long sleeve shirt and pants. I'm not a big fan of repellents in general but there is...

Mike as of late I have spent a few afternoons fishing only for carp. As stated earlier they do become addictive after you catch one. I have found most productive fly is a bead head wooly bugger ( black, purple or a combo of the two) in the silt plume they create when feeding. Try to figure out...

AKBill, I grew up in Pittsburgh, I'm not real familiar with the Oil city fishery. I can't remember the name of the creek that flows through town but there is one. If you go to PA fish and game online they list some of the wild and stocked trout waters by county. With a little travel you could...

Thanks for the help guys, I got one more yesterday around 3 lbs. but still had another two fish take the fly but did not hook up. I guess with a 33% hook up rate I should not complain.

Brian yes, I'll try to list this out rather than explain, TFO - A little slower action, light sinking line or intermediate seem to be best with cloasers or smaller bait fish patterns. Diamond back - Slower tip action but a very stiff lower half, usually only use this rod from a boat throwing a...

Newbie Question? I'm new to the carp fishing but I gave it try for the first time this week. Ended up with one small one around four pounds or so. The question I have is, I got maybe a half dozen other fish to take the fly but could not get hooked up. I sharpened the hook, waited a second...

Let's see, 3wt. 7'6" Cabelas 5wt. 8' Cabelas 5wt. 8'6" South Bend Bamboo 7wt. 9' St. Croix Legend Ultra 7wt. 9' Powell Timax 9wt. 9' St. Croix Legend Ultra 9wt. 9' Powell Timax 10wt. 9' TFO Pro 10wt. 9' Diamond Back 10wt. 9' Powell Timax 12wt. 9' Powell Timax When you just list the fly rods...

That video is outstanding, if it was filmed all in NJ I have to get out more!

Felt modification I have a pair of felt soles that I put 1/4" hex head screws into, if I just want felt I take them out. Also easy replacement, Simms sells a box screws for this use, but I went the Home Depot route, and saved a couple bucks. I've had no trouble on the rocks and for putting...

I'm thinking heading up there on Weds. mid morning, anyone going to be there?

I'll start by saying hello I'm new to the board. With introduction over, the Connetqout may not be real fishing but loads of fun. The grounds are beautiful, the trout are big and eager to eat anything. If you have a chance to go its well worth the trip. Especially in the middle of winter to...