Evening started out mostly cloudy but then the rain came. Water became stained and visibility was less than 5 feet. Right before the heavenly floodgates opened, I was fly casting at the south end of the lake when all of a sudden 2 carp jumped about 10 feet to my right. That's the second close encounter I've had with carp this week. Last time was at Green Lake. I had no idea there were carp in Bitter Lake, but apparently there are at least two. After the jump I was able to track them at a distance of about 50 feet. I could see the outline of one and made several casts to its left, right, beyond, in front and finally right on top of it. Even the cast right on top of it did not spook it. That was surprising. Most of the time it ignored my fly, but a couple of times it seemed to follow it but no hook up. Oh man, it was exciting seeing that big outline turn towards my fly. If only I could dial in the right formula, there seems to be potential for some great carp fly fishing at Bitter. Come back later with some cheese and/or corn.

The Quadfather

4/22/2011 7:32:00 AM

That is great to hear. I have only heard once before on here of someone witnessing carp in Bitter. You should do some research and see what flies people target them with.

serveandcollect

4/22/2011 8:10:00 AM

I've actually had a hookup with the white/peach colored carp in the lilly pads in like 1 foot of water near the bench by the water. It was pretty cool, didn't even know it was a carp. I went back a different day and had a couple follows from it but it got spooked when it got to close to the boat. Wouldn't believe it if i told you it hit a Bass Spinner bait lol. That's why I didn't think it was a carp, didn't know they where aggressive like that.

Lord Of The Fly

4/22/2011 12:20:00 PM

Yep, that was just like the first one I saw. I read that when they jump they are either expelling gas from their swim bladders or clearing dirt from their gills. Either way, it was said that jumping was an indication that they have been feeding on the bottom lately.

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