Went to Edmonds Locks on Hwy 15 south of Smiths Falls yesterday. I went because a friend of mine routinely catches pike there and I wanted to see if they'd take a fly. The short answer is no, at least not my flies. I trolled and cast big poppers and streamers and managed only a nibble.
What was really cool was the schooling carp at the base of the falls. They looked like they averaged 10 lbs with some that must have topped 20 lbs. Every few minutes, one would leap into the falling water like a salmon heading for its spawning grounds. I tubed over to the small island at the based of the falls, parked, and tied a nymph on to my 9wt. Wading gingerly, I cast into the falling water and let it drift through the current. After 30 minutes, one baby sucker, one perch, and one smallie later, I decided to "rest" the water.
Only caught pan fish, but it was a beautiful day on some very nice water. Next time I'm going to try the weed edges about 100 meters above the falls.
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Hi fishboy
Its interesting to hear that the carp are that far up the rideau, sounds like they were gathering ready to spawn.
Perhaps you will have more luck catching one next time!
If you are interested in learning more about carp fishing, we have a carp day at caigers 1000 islands saturday 3rd June, see my posting.
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Its interesting to hear that the carp are that far up the rideau, sounds like they were gathering ready to spawn.
Perhaps you will have more luck catching one next time!
If you are interested in learning more about carp fishing, we have a carp day at caigers 1000 islands saturday 3rd June, see my posting.
tony
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hi Fishboy
In my opinion its difficult to fly fish for carp because they normally feed from the bottom, and only rarely take from the top - but maybe we could come up with something between us!
Try and give us a call on 613 387 3260 about saturday.
tony
In my opinion its difficult to fly fish for carp because they normally feed from the bottom, and only rarely take from the top - but maybe we could come up with something between us!
Try and give us a call on 613 387 3260 about saturday.
tony
Tony,
Fishboy was actually nymphing rather than using a dry fly. As for carp on the fly, fishing for them is definitely invovles visibly spotting them and putting the fly in their feeding path. It's not coincidence that the best fly fishing action for carp is in the spring when they are in shallow water.
Fishboy was actually nymphing rather than using a dry fly. As for carp on the fly, fishing for them is definitely invovles visibly spotting them and putting the fly in their feeding path. It's not coincidence that the best fly fishing action for carp is in the spring when they are in shallow water.
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fishboy
that would make a lot of sense, if the water is shallow.
have managed to float bread on the top of the water and have seen them take that when they are on the top.
sounds interesting - must give it a try!
tony
that would make a lot of sense, if the water is shallow.
have managed to float bread on the top of the water and have seen them take that when they are on the top.
sounds interesting - must give it a try!
tony