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    Massachusetts' Most Famous Carp!

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    The pond is about 20 acres, and you have access to half of it. Most trips there you don't see her, and when you do, the smaller fish are usually faster. There are many other nice fish (none near as big though) including the "Lieutenant" from 21-25lbs...and a few odd low 20's. This time she was the first one I saw near the parking area, and she made it too easy for me today. Maybe it's her old age...

    Maybe it's your persistance and understanding of how these things work. :rolleyes: A real nice one sir! Congratulations there Scott.

    Ray

    30.5 lbs!

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    Awesome job there John and a great story as usual. Certainly do hope that your dad gets into his 20+ this week. It would be one more awesome memory for father and son to share. Congratulations man!

    Ray

    When They Won't Take the Fly

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    This answer may be scoffed at by some, but it is what has worked for me. You mention the term "matching the hatch" in your original post. In order to match the hatch, first their has to be a hatch, When using a bread fly you can create a "hatch" by throwing bread pieces on the surface. This should get the carp actively feeding on the freebies that create your own hatch as it were, Then you can sight fish to the largest fish actively feeding on the free offerings. Hope this helps. As for mulberries, unless there is a mulberry tree (bush) actively dropping mulberries into the water with visible signs of feeding carp using a mulberry fly would be useless. Good luck!

    Ray

    Carp On Top with Bread Flies

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    Try going to a pattern that when it absorbs water it starts to sink (just like bread when it gets soggy). An easy to tie pattern can be made of glo-bug yarn. It also doesn't hurt (don't cringe) to add some real bread freebies to the mix. This I believe has them become less wary. Hope this helps.

    Ray

    Carping 5/24

    in Carp on the Fly

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    Most were around 10 lbs and as is usually the case...the biggest ones got away! I did catch this nice mirror, which is as good as a 20 lber in my book...

    You just aren't just whistling Dixie there John. A real sweet fish. Congratulations to you sir!

    Ray

    Top 5 or 6 Flys

    in Carp on the Fly

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    Gorden,

    It is tough to give a general answer without knowing what aquatic insects/crustacians/fruits are in your area. As an example there are ponds and lakes that I fish where it would be wasted space to carry crayfish patterns with me. However there are a few streams that I fish that I wouldn't leave home without them. Certain times of the year cotton seed flies as well as mulberry imitations are good producers. There are those who will scoff at what I am about to say, but you can chum with corn and use a corn fly. Bread flies have caught me a fair share of carp too. Carp are pretty much opportunists and if you do a little research you can better answer your own question. Not trying to be smart, just observing that it varies from area to area. Hope this helps somewhat.

    Ray

    ISSUE 8

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    David,

    Another stunning issue...you keep raising the bar each month.

    Lowell

    I too concur with that. Each issue just keeps getting better and better. Keep it up and this old dog will be learning some new tricks! :rolleyes:

    Ray

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