Skunked again, but just by the carp.

So for the past week or so, I have been stopping at the lake by my house on my way home from work to try to hook up with a grass carp. As you can tell by the title, i was not successful. However I was able to hook up with a couple of good fighting bluegills and I was also able to see some very interesting carp behavior.

I was standing out on the dock one afternoon, looking at the carp splashing and causing wakes about 40 yards out. They were moving fast in all directions but due to my casting ability and my surroundings, I needed them to be within 50 or so feet to make a decent presentation. I had never seen carp this active and I attributed it to the unseasonably warm week we were having and the bright afternoon sun. As I stood and watched for the shadow of a fish I was able to pull a couple of bluegills out. Finally, a pair of carp came in close enough for a cast. First off, just casting to a big carp will get my adrenaline going but watching a pair of them chasing a Hybrid Carp fly for about 20 feet is enough to make me start shaking. The fly was barely visible so every time I thought I saw a mouth open, I waited a split second, then strip set the fly. I never hooked up but as soon as I would strip they would dart another foot or two closer. I went through this twice before they gave up on my shenanigans. 

Waiting for those super-active carp.

Fall is coming to Westmoreland!

I will probably be spending more time right at the boat ramp in the coming weeks as I won't have to worry about boats and trailers causing a ruckus. I have had decent luck there in the off season when the cooler temps keep everyone away so if anything exciting happens, Ill keep you updated! As for now its back to the vise to continue prepping for this coming weekends trip to Escatawba Farm!