Bad Rap

Hope the spring finds everyone well and exited for the warmer longer days ahead, more time on the water and the laundry list of fish to chase on your fly rod.As everyone knows this is the time of year my mind starts to wonder into the the world of one of my favorite fish on the fly rod,yeah i'm not afraid to say it carp.This misunderstood fish definitely gets a bad rap,but like I always tell people if you have'nt tangled with one on your fly rod you don't know what your missing.People spend thousands of dollars and search the world over in the persute of bone fish, and who can blame them what an amazing fish to take your fly fishing to the next level,but carp in my opinion are not much different.A carp will test your casting skill, presentation and your patience at every turn, they are spooky picky and one of the smartest fish you can fish for in fresh water.I was at the fly fishing show in Denver a few years back and thought I would check out a few seminars,the trout seminars were standing room only as always,but there was one seminar I really wanted to attend and of course it was the last one for the day.It was put on by a man that I have alot of respect for and after talking to him for just a few minutes had an instant connection with, his name was Jeff Currier.As I walked into the room I took notice that the room was anything but full, there was a gentleman introducing Jeff and saying how he thought the next big thing in fly fishing was going to be carp,as Jeff took the micro phone he looked around the room and with a smirk said the next big thing, could have fooled me.The seminar was great Jeff has a huge amount of knowledge on the subject and a drive that has taken him all over the world in pursuit of anything he can catch on a fly rod.One thing to always remember about carp is they are not easy to catch but if you keep after them they will teach you so much and they will make you a better fly fisherman no doubt.If your planning a trip to the salt I don't think there is any better practice than the carp.There is so much to say about carp, I could go on for hours but the best thing about them is the fight they put up they don't know how to quit.So next time your trying to catch a carp and someone ask how the fishing is and you tell them your after carp and they give you that look,you know the one,don't worry they will never know what they are missing.And don't forget the bass,wiper.pike and all the other things that make fly fishing great.Anytime you need some tips or tactics for these other fish or would like to take trip to target any of these fish don't hesitate to stop by the shop,we are always ready to talk fishing and help any way we can.From all of us at the Drift Fly Shop and your friend on the water freaky frog.