Unlike a salmon that can generate a great deal of power and swim great distances. Carp prefer the slower water and requires less oxygen. Once you have landed the carp you will find it is not slippery and does not have an odor. The fish can live for a long time outside of its environs but should be released immediately. This is a fish that should be promoted more by sport fisheries and states promotional departments.
Carp provide sport in the dog days of summer.
The fish is a tough customer that deserves more respect than its past reputation as a junk fish. If you like to catch 5-10 pound fish on a fly rod, then try carp on a fly. Please respect the copyright regulations and do not copy any materials from this or any other of the pages in the Rackelhanen Flyfishing Magazine. If you have any comments or questions about the Magazine, feel free to contact me.