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Testimonials

My Carp Addiction

I bought a crappy jon boat last fall with the intention of adding a bunch of fishing days to my year, and I figured I could catch a few bass and have a good time with it. After two months, lots of knuckle busting, head scratching, and fits of screaming profanities and throwing things I finally managed to get the piece of s&*t running. During that time I was also beginning to read about carp, and wondering what the fuss was about.
After my first trip back into a muddy cove during spawning season where I witnessed hundreds of 10-20 lb. grass carp thrashing in inches of water, I completely understood the appeal. I went back at least a couple times a week chucking bad casts at the spookiest fish I have ever met. I managed to catch one 15ish lb. grass carp, but my hookup to cast ratio was about 1:1,500. I needed help.

I saw an article in Eastern Fly Fishing on Capt. Paul Rose, and was as giddy as a little girl to find that I had an actual carp fly fishing guide in my own town. Maybe Charlotte's not so bad after all?


Long story short, I've now been out with Capt. Paul 3 times. The first two were frustrating and futile attempts as my skill level was not up to par(even as I had shots at fish all day long), but Paul persevered and acted as much as a casting instructor as he did a competent guide. Armed with the Captain's lessons, I left the trips motivated to improve, and used my trusty grass carp as casting practice.

The last trip it all came together. I've spent more hours fishing than I have worked in the last couple of months, and have made a huge transition from an incompetent newbie to a barely competent beginner. After my first hook-up with a relatively small 3 pounder, I was finally able to put all the pieces together; from the in-to-the-wind, under-the-brush, six-inches off his nose cast to the almost undetectable carp take. I managed to land
3 more that day, go home satisfied, and plunge into new levels of addiction and obsession.

I haven't seen a mountain stream or hooked up with a trout since last year, but those four fish made it all worth it. Matt Pike
 

Dr. Bill Mullis

"Fishing with Paul is like being with your best buddy. He always has a good word, works hard to put you on fish, and makes the day on the water a real treat. He's got the knowhow, the patience, and instincts that make for a great guide and superb fisherman"... Dr. Bill Mullis - Charlotte Plastic Surgeon for 20+ years
 

Mike Cordesius

"I still can't believe how many fish you put us onto and the sheer quality of casts. Although I havn't been bonefishing for almost 2 years, stalking carp was definitely a rush. I'm ready to go again"... Mike Cordesius - Tropicalimages.net
   

Had a blast

Serious fishing and serious catching! Flyfishing is fun, especially with a great guide and guy like Captain Paul. If you enjoy fishing you will enjoy a day on the water with Paul Rose.

PJ Johnson, Lincolnton. NC

   
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