In article , Harry
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Hi Derek.

Basically, when I have been summer Carping, I noticed that a lot of carp
will readily take flies off the surface. However, they are a lot more
cautious of Dog Biscuits.

So, I thought, what if I was to try a floating fly instead this summer?

try it and see :-)

I've only ever had one smallish carp on a nondescript nymph and lost another
on a goldhead. One of my friends has had a couple on goldheads too - but I
have seen a ten pounder landed on a booby.

Godheads are weighted nymphs and boobies, while bouyant, are fished close to
the bottom on a sinking line.

All this really means is that I don't fish for carp with a fly unless I'm
making some sort of point - otoh in the same waters if they're present rudd
are very willing to have a go at a floating fly. Roach are a little less
willing to come up but if there's a fall of flying ants you can get a whole
shoal feeding on the top.

Cheerio,

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