Air Temp: low 80s
Weather Conditions: Sunny
Wind: Calm
Clarity: Approx 2 ft
Approx CFS: 47
Rig(s): Orvis Helios 905-4 mid flex 5 wt, Hardy Demon 5000, Sci anglers Master Textured GPX WFF
Leader: 25-15-1x Fluoro. Approx 9.5 feet
Flies Used: Barry's Carp Bitter (Tan)
Hot Flies: This should be pretty obvious
I know, another Olentangy report. What can I say, it's my summer river. I don't like harassing trout when it's super hot, and its nice having a river loaded with fish just down the road.
Anyway, went out for a little scouting trip and ended up fishing some. Taking some friends out there tomorrow, and wanted to check water conditions in advance.
I went with a much longer leader today due to clarity, my 7 footers that have been my go too were causing very splashy presentations so I added more length, and a truer taper to soften up the delivery of the fly.
I intended to try out some new flies, but its just damn hard to put down something that is working so well, so Barry got the call again. I'l throw some other stuff tomorrow.
I was off to a good start, netting a nice whitey within minutes of putting the fly in the water
I moved on, and began trying to feed some carp that were laid up on a flat. Not looking hungry, but not looking unhappy so I took a shot at them.
I was focusing on a good sized carp laying right off a current seam, made a nice presentation and then the line went tight almost immediately. The only problem was the carp never budged.
Now, when I say problem, I mean awesome, because there was the biggest smallie of the year sitting in the current, hiding in plain sight. He slammed the fly hard and surprised the hell out of me.
I'll take this surprise any day
Keep in mind, I'm a big fella, and so are my hands. This is a good sized fish
I rounded out the short trip with another good smallie, and saw plenty of carp. With the slight color in the water, I'm expecting good things tomorrow.
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