Carp on the Fly: A Flyfishing Guide

by Barry Reynolds, Brad Befus, John Berryman

Discover the secrets of flyfishing for carplearn the habits and habitats of these challenging fish, what flies theyll 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 youll soon be flyfishing for big, strong, smart fish in water just minutes from your home.

Genres: Nonfiction

155 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1997

Reviews

[Andy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This primer on fly fishing for carp is quite good. The authors present an understanding of the carp's origins and expansion in the United States, its biology, environs where carp reside, and how to fly fish for them. Overall a solid piece of work. Of course, one can only learn so much from a book. Experience on the water is paramount.

[Travis7401 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Felt more like a repetitive series of magazine articles than a book. Had a lot of good info, but I don't think it was worth the price, as most of that info is available in magazine articles by the same folks.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this to be a quick and enjoyable read. I am fairly new to fly fishing, so there were tons of good nuggets of info for me. I'm sure a more experienced fisherman would glean nuggets as well.

I did have one slight issue with the physical book. The pictures are in black and white, which is fine, but a ton of detail is lost in the images. I don't know if this is from the type of paper used, the ink, or something else.