They're such a selective eater. The only thing I can throw at them with confidence is a green hopper -- and only when there is surface activity going on. The pond I have success on gets mowed enough that I think the grassies have made a habit of surface feeding. I've tossed plenty of subsurface flies at them this year and have no eats. You can do everything perfect and they'll still reject your offering.
Your success with grass carp is almost unbelievable. I have tried green cicadas after you first posted about hoppers, and many other flies with 0 success. I believe my problem is that I never find them feeding, just lounging. I'm envious!
Lounging grass carp are nearly impossible. The hopper only works for me when they're eating on top. Sometimes the wind is blowing veg to the right corner of the pond. If you find them clooping, it's pretty exciting.
Great pics!!
ReplyDeleteI STILL have not gotten a Grassy to hit one of those hoppers! They look at it, but won't take it.
I wonder what I'm doing wrong?
They're such a selective eater. The only thing I can throw at them with confidence is a green hopper -- and only when there is surface activity going on. The pond I have success on gets mowed enough that I think the grassies have made a habit of surface feeding. I've tossed plenty of subsurface flies at them this year and have no eats. You can do everything perfect and they'll still reject your offering.
DeleteYour success with grass carp is almost unbelievable. I have tried green cicadas after you first posted about hoppers, and many other flies with 0 success. I believe my problem is that I never find them feeding, just lounging. I'm envious!
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Lounging grass carp are nearly impossible. The hopper only works for me when they're eating on top. Sometimes the wind is blowing veg to the right corner of the pond. If you find them clooping, it's pretty exciting.
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