Les mouches artificielles carpe Fulling Mill

Fulling Mill flies special carp

Discover our selection of Fulling Mill flies for carp, designed to imitate bread or pellets — you have everything you need to adapt to their feeding habits

Our team of enthusiasts' selection

• Breadcrust
• Close Copy Dog Biscuit

How to fly fish for carp?

The equipment

Fly fishing for carp combines finesse, strategy, and adrenaline. This visual and technical pursuit reveals the full nobility of this cyprinid, which has become a true sport fish.

To fly fish for carp, you will need

• A rod of 9 to 10 feet in #7 to #8 line weight, capable of handling powerful runs.
• A size 7/8 reel. 
• A WF-profile floating fly line allows you to present imitations (bread, nymphs, scuds, bloodworms) precisely, sight fishing or along the margins.
• The leader should be sturdy, with a tippet of 20 to 25/100, to withstand the power of carp — and don't forget the backing, as depending on the size of the fish, you are very likely to need it!
• You can also opt for a pack where everything is already set up and all you have to do is head to the water's edge.
• A large landing net and a unhooking mat.
• Polarized sunglasses

Where to fly fish for carp

Fly fishing for carp is ideal in calm or slow-moving waters, where a discreet approach and observation are most rewarding. This emerging technique is attracting more and more anglers seeking thrills, with specific equipment combining robustness and precision.

If you have any questions about choosing a rod, the rigs appropriate for your fishing area, or the type of fly line (floating, sinking, etc.) to install on your reel, do not hesitate to contact us via our website, by phone, or by visiting us in person at our Ardent Fly Fishing store.