Big Meat

Now THIS, is a Lake Michigan carp fly, the John Holmes of carp flies. The Landing Strip proved me well out on the flats of Lake Michigan and Beaver Island, mimicking a round goby, the forage of choice. The fly also managed to put me on some carp and smallmouth here in Minnesota too, likely representing a sculpin, frog, or juvenile smallmouth. Those smallies are indeed cannibals. Careful around those pike too, as I've had a few of these bit off by those toothy critters. Better use a wire leader in esox country.


Yes, that fly really is four inches long, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you. And yes, carp do eat flies that big. Big carp.

Independence Log

Two can play at this game....


One pound of bacon.


Two pounds of beef.


A half pound of cheese.


Cooked over low heat until an internal temp of 165°F is reached.


Enjoy.

Thanks for the inspiration goes out to my Fat Guy brethren. Thanks Brothers! It may not have been as pretty as your "bacon stripe" but it was just as delicious!

Raging Bull

Brother John from Central Minnesota representing, shown here with a raging bull. Not only was this a lifelister for him, he subdued the beast on a freaking five weight. What a way to start of the summer. Well done.

Gung Ho

Brothers John Montana and Wendy Berrell tore it up last weekend on the Mighty Columbia. Pictured is Wendy holding an impressive twenty pound mirror carp. Looks like they bitch slapped the competition. Check out their exploits over at Carp on the Fly.

Note: No fish were disrespected during this massacre.