Carp question

[Bass-O-Matic]

I saw a pelican scoop up an adult carp on the Columbia. The lighting was such I could easily see the fish in its stretched pouch as it flew off. The head and bill/pouch were steady in flight but its body was going side to side to maintain some balance and get up to speed. Never would have thought they could handle such a big fish. I guess it's the price you can pay for hanging out and sunning on the surface.

 

[Evan B]

On that topic... My carp fly box is getting sparse. Anyone here want to batter or just plain sell me some of your ties? Figured I'd check before going shopping.

 

[PhilR]

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Trouser worm -----^ (darn thing works sometimes).

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The worm ----^

Pat (or anyone else), what do you use to cut the foam discs? I'm getting ready to fill my carp box, and want to tie a bunch of these. In another thread you mentioned some kind of punch.

Thanks

 

[Buzzy]

Pat (or anyone else), what do you use to cut the foam discs? I'm getting ready to fill my carp box, and want to tie a bunch of these. In another thread you mentioned some kind of punch.

Thanks

204 Ruger casing, sharpened with a (help me, here, Jim) chainsaw file on the inside of the casing:

I use a soft pine board beneath the foam (I probably won't use that oddly coloured concotion in the picture but it serves a purpose to remind me of how to keep the foam in place.

 

[PhilR]

204 Ruger casing, sharpened with a (help me, here, Jim) chainsaw file on the inside of the casing:
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I use a soft pine board beneath the foam (I probably won't use that oddly coloured concotion in the picture but it serves a purpose to remind me of how to keep the foam in place.

Perfect, thanks. I think I have some casing lying around.