Tag Archives: Carp
Spring Time Bassin
Spring is just around the corner for all of us here in the South and I can hardly wait. Just thinking about getting out to do some bass fishing gets me super pumped up. I was cruising through some photos … Continue reading
Brazos Buffalo
Shop regular (and our favorite curmudgeon) Bill Seals had a fantastic day out on the Brazos river yesterday, catching a multitude bass, culminating in a monster Smallmouth Buffalo. These guys are basically freshwater Permit, and hooking one is enough of … Continue reading
Tying Jefe's Messy Craw
One of my best friends and fishing buddies Jeff (el Jefe) White has developed (amongst all his other crazy, softtex-high-induced patterns) a crawfish streamer that is like no other. Dubbed the “Messy Craw,” it looks like a whole lot of … Continue reading
Nice Clouser Review from Joel Hays
Friend of the shop and carp-guru Joel Hays had a nice review of the new TFO Clouser rod series on his blog this week – click HERE to check it out!
Recon in the "Park"
Had a bit too much going on yesterday between dogsitting and the CCA meeting at the shop, so I had to stay local to get my carp fix. Did a bit of searching / recon in and around the Park … Continue reading
Carpin' in the H-E-A-T
Here’s a little photo essay from this past Sunday when Joel Hays took yours truly and our new ‘shop guy’ Evan carp fishing up on Ray Roberts (in the 100+ degree heat!). I made a point to get some macro … Continue reading
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Tagged Carp, Fly Fishing, Freshwater, lake fishing, Photography
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Hexes and Carp and Bass – Oh my!
On my last few days off, I’ve spent some time prowling the flats on Lake Ray Roberts, chasing carp around. The Hexes are out (hexagenia limbata, most likely, possibly with some rigida thrown in here), and I’ve seen some CRAZY … Continue reading
REAL Fish Porn…..
If there was ever a picture that could be described as “Fish Porn,” this one is it. Friend of the shop Joel Hays sent us this LOVELY picture of a Cyprinus Carpio (Common Carp) caught recently on a new fly … Continue reading
Carp Chasin' in Fort Worth
Sunday I managed to sneak away from Dallas to fish in the quiet glory of South Fort Worth, to hunt for the Golden Bonefish. With me in this adventure were Matt Jones of Tailwaters and photography fame, and Carp guide … Continue reading