C&O Carp

[namfos]

Out this morning on the Canal targeting carp. Got many looks and near takes, but found it very frustrating to time the hook set. Murkiness of water doesn't help.  High stick nymphing is less frustrating. ;-) What's the scoop on fishing the river between Locks 7 and 8? It that a "wading verboten" stretch?

And what's the species ID for the attached photo?

Mark

[Jeffrey Silvan]

Mark, I feel your pain. It took me a while to get dialed in. Next time you're out there, try using the smallest strike indicator you can. It made a world of difference detecting the strikes in murky water. You just need to be extra careful about spooking the fish while using it, though.

As far as wading, I've seen people do it, but that doesn't mean it's legal. I believe it falls under the same issue as we learned about with the Gravelly Point Saga of 2013. From the bank there, I've seen a few pig largemouth and smallmouth cruising, so I've been telling myself one of these days I might just risk the ticket when the water level is low. 

Finally, the picture you attached appears to be a Blacknose Dace.

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[namfos]

Thanks, Jeff. I'll try a strike indicator. When I high stick for trout I just watch the end of the floating line - but the carp are very quick to spit the fly. FWIW, Carp Carrots, Bristle Leechs and Yuk Bugs all got good looks and some bites from the carp. 

I may give Lock 8 sector of the big river a try next time out but not sure when that will be. I'm now in countdown to vacation in Ontario mode.  Water looked low enough yesterday but I didn't bring footwear suitable for wading.

I think you're correct on the minnow - first I've ever caught on a fly.

Mark

[Paul Kalajainen]

Sorry to change the topic of your thread, but where are you going in Ontario?  I'm starting to plan a trip for next summer to the Lake of the Woods area and would love some guidance if you know the area at all.

Paul

[namfos]

Paul: 

Ontario is one big honking piece of geography. ;-) 

Lake of the Woods and our vacation location are on opposite ends of the province. I only know LotW by reputation, I've never been there.  We go to one or the other of my inlaws' cottages in the Rideau Lakes region, http://goo.gl/maps/DpTD6. Panfish, pike, bass being the targets in, let''s see, 29 days. ;-)

Mark

[Paul Kalajainen]

Mark,

I knew that was a long shot, but figured it was worth a shot.  Have fun!

Paul

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[namfos]

Paul: Thanks!

In the process of purchasing my license and renewing my Ontario Outdoors card, I spent some time cruising the Ontario MNR website.  Be sure to check it out when planning your trip to the other end of Ontario

http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/LetsFish/index.html and http://www.web2.mnr.gov.on.ca/fish_online/fishing/fishingExplorer_en.html

Mark