CARPICIDE 2014

CarpPro and Isthmus Flyfishing are teaming up to put on Carpicide 2014; a catch and release flyfishing for carp event in Minneapolis on June 21st. Each participant will receive a hat and prizes including a One-of-a-kind Helios 2, a TFO rod or flyfishing art donated by local artists. All proceeds benefit the local chapter of Trout Unlimited.

The festivities kick off Friday night at Mend Provisions in South Minneapolis with free beer, a presentation on carp flyfishing and general socializing. Saturday participants will fish all day on any water in the metro area followed by an awards ceremony and party to follow.

Register online at http://isthmusflyfishing.com/ or in person Friday evening at Mend.

Carp Slam 6

Yes, the rumors are true. No, I am not giving up carping to pursue the world of alien trout species... I will be competing in this year's Carp Slam on the South Platte in Colorado. And no, I didn't need to take a shot of penicillin after my last visit to Denver.


I will be participating in Carp Slam 6 this year, alongside industry pros like Barry, Reynolds, Kevin Morlock, Luke Bever, and Kirk Deeter. Pretty Humbling really, especially since I've seen firsthand what Kevin and Kirk can do with a fly rod and carp. It will also be great to hook up with buddies Will Rice and Michael Gracie (not competing this year), as well as finally get a chance to meet up with Alex Landeen, Nate Taylor, and last year's Slam Champ, Trevor Tanner, perhaps better known as McTage of Fly Carpin.


This tourney exists for one reason, and that's for Denver Trout Unlimited to raise money for the South Platte. Since stream restoration and habitat improvement are near and dear to me, and my bread and butter when the fly rods are tucked away in their cases, you can easily see why I'd get involved with such a worthy cause. So be a sport and help me raise a few dollars for the fish by donating a few of your hard earned dollars to the cause. Trust me, those dollars will be well spent!

Vermont Brownliner Brigade

Brother Drew of Stream and Brook Fly Fishing recently got in touch with the roughfisher to let all you fine folks out there in brownlinerland know that roughfishing is alive and well in the Green Mountain State.


If anyone is out in Vermont and interested in pursuing roughfish with one of our finest brownwater brethren, consider Drew's Big Game fish hunts. Check out this client's stellar greater redhorse.


You can catch Drew on Vermont PBS pursuing longnose gar, carp, bowfin, or monster sheepies on Lake Champlain, or perhaps over at Nectars chasing some french fries and gravy down with a nice cold Long Trail.


Looks like another stop has been added to the 2010 Roughfisher East Coast Tour.

Driftless Carp

Brother Mat Wagner has been doing some scouting on the Upper Mississippi recently, and while the oppressive heat and humidity didn't produce any carp, a bonus gar was hooked and brought to the boat. That's nas. The backwaters of the Upper Miss is composed of a myriad of flats, holding copious amounts of carp and other roughfish. Surely, it is a destination worthy of any roughfish enthusiast.


Stay caught up with Mat's adventures via blog updates or follow him on Twitter. He also has a special at his shop through the end of June: if you purchase $50.00 worth of gear at Uncommoncarp.com, he will send you a free organic cotton hat. I've got one of 'em and they are fricken righteous.

Uncommon Carp

Stop by and check out brownliner at heart Mat Wagner's carp shop, Uncommon Carp. This is a one stop shop for all your carp needs. According to Mat:

I opened Uncommon carp so that there was a place that anybody chasing carp with a fly could find the specialized equipment and flies they needed in one place without having to sort through stuff that was not quite right, to be able to ask questions without the blank eyed stare or snide comments about fishing for trash fish, and as a place to share and increase the knowledge of fly fishing for carp.

Featuring gear from Patagonia, Cloudveil, Scott Fly Rods, Echo, Lamson, Fishpond, and much more, Uncommon Carp has got it all. Check out the large fly selection of commercial and custom tied flies, featuring a few of the roughfisher's tried and true patterns.

It's beautiful to see a brown friendly shop.