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Carp on the Fly: A Flyfishing Guide [Hardcover]

Barry Reynolds (Author), Brad Befus (Author), John Berryman (Author)

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Publication Date: November 1997

Discover the secrets of flyfishing for carp—learn the habits and habitats of these challenging fish, what flies they’ll take, and how to put those flies in the right place at the right time to catch carp consistently.

Barry Reynolds and John Berryman, authors of "Pike on the Fly" and "Beyond Trout," have joined with Brad Befus to challenge you to take advantage of what is certainly the last, great, overlooked flyfishing resource in North America. Put aside your preconceptions, read "Carp on the Fly" with an open mind, and you’ll soon be flyfishing for big, strong, smart fish in water just minutes from your home.

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Product Details

Hardcover: 176 pages
Publisher: Spring Creek Press (November 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1555662072
ISBN-13: 978-1555662073
Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,189,650 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Even purists should buy it!, November 24, 1997

Edward J. Quigley (Lansdale, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Carp on the Fly: A Flyfishing Guide (Paperback)

Very nice little book. Lots of "how-tos," where to find the critters and figure out what they're up to and all the flies they like, how to tie them plus a valuable section by Whitlock on the flies he uses for carp. Yes, Whitlock fishes for carp! But why is there no chapter on how to cook one of these creatures? No fishing book is complete (even in the age of love 'em and leave 'em)without one. Shame on you.

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5.0 out of 5 stars You're Fishing For WHAT?, April 24, 2002

Gary W. Clark "Mad Rocket Scientist" (Layton) - See all my reviews
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I can finally come out of the closet! Yes, I fish for Carp. Initially with bait but now with a fly rod. This book is a super introduction to the freshwater Bonefish. Carpfishing on the Fly has all you need to get started. Whether it's tackle, tactics or fly patterns you're looking for it's in this book. Of course, there is a great section on why to fish for carp as well as sections on the life cycle and biology of the Golden Salmon. Chances are good you'll find carp near where you live. Grab this book and your fly rod and head for the water.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best book I ever saw, March 5, 2001

Derek de Roos (Bethlehem, PA USA) - See all my reviews

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This book is great for any carp angler even if you don't fly fish. It talks about in debth the behavore of a feeding and non feeding carp. I give it 15 thumbs up

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5.0 out of 5 stars THE definitive book on fly-fishing for carp!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable Reference
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Published on September 30, 2008 by Bronx Fly Angler

5.0 out of 5 stars This book make you want to go fisning
Carp on the fly is among the best how to books I have read. I burned through it in two sittings and really want to go hunt carp on the fly. Read more

Published on June 25, 2007 by Noboru

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Published on March 19, 2007 by Officer Ben

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I was a little confused by what Berryman was trying to do in this book. Like "Love and Fame," "Carp on the Fly" shows a different Berryman from the one we... Read more

Published on December 14, 1999 by Anthony Varmint

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cruising carp, carp arc, feeding carp, carp angler, grass carp, other carp, carp fishing, fly selection, fish arc, common carp, large carp, pharyngeal teeth, lead fish, trash fish, terrestrial insects, individual fish, bead head, fly box, flying ants

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Barry Reynolds, Griffith's Gnat, Wiggle Bug, United States, Woolly Bugger, Clouser Swimming Nymph, Black Body, Black Tail, Brad Befus, Robert Sweet, San Juan Worm

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