Cyprinus carpio
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On this map you see where there were observations of Common Carp around the world, to give you an idea in which continents, countries and waters you can find this fish species.
Years 2000 until now, source: GBIF
Catching a carp on the fly is a true fly fishing game. Searching, carefully sneaking to one cruising around, one cast to position the fly perfectly... High tension, high reward!
In countries where carp are found in many different waters, fly fishing for it is pretty popular. This is probably due to the combination of the fact that it's sight fishing, the strong runs and the tense few seconds of wondering 'will it go for that fly'. Fly patterns used can be very simple, and for sure the surface fishing is the most exciting.
Carp are opportunistic feeders, so a variety of fly patterns can be effective. Here are a few top choices for carp fly fishing:
We wrote an article about some other flies with a few more specific examples here.
Carp can be challenging to catch on a fly, but with the right approach, you'll increase your chances of success. Here are a few key techniques to keep in mind:
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