I had a great time flyfishing for carp and smallmouth on Grand Traverse Bay. They are two species I'd never caught on fly.
I visited Kirk Novak, owner of The Northern Angler in Traverse City, and he gave me a few tips and suggested a few flies.
First morning out, I caught and released nine carp to 20 pounds. Second day, I got 15 carp to 35 pounds. All were caught on a Befus Carp Fly.
Took a day off, then hit the water again. A cold front had moved through and the carp were conspiculously absent. So, I changed plans; I concentrated on smallmouth. I caught and released 12 to 5 pounds.
Caught the carp on 6-weight and the smallies on 6-weight and 4-weight.
