6lb or 8lb Invizx (blue box)

I think this is the article Cliff forwarded to me originally.

http://thebasspond.yuku.com/reply/9904#.WOV42XUSwUQ

I thank y'all very much with all this information. I'm definitely gonna hold off on carp for a while until I get used to fly fishing. So, I'm assuming 8 lb leader/line (sorry, still getting used to the fly fishing terms) is the best in my case for carp?

Smurfs invisix yellow box regardless only way to go for tippet! Well exept been trying out my new seagar yellow label actual fly fishing tippet seagar grand max yellow label. Have to say after the last two days good stuff! Been using 3x it's 9. Somthing lb.

I was so exited seagar started making tippit is the only reason I got the 3x to try. Because the 5x and 6x spools I got won't get to try till Colorado. If over 6lb line get the 200 yard spools of invisix in the wt. you want hands down! But if you just have to have a 25 meter tippet spool grand max is great so far.

Regarding overlining: match the line to the rod until you are sufficiently accomplished a caster to discern the rod loading as you cast. Your 5/6 should perform just fine with a 6 weight line (start out with a WF6F; it'll prove to be the most versatile choice). As you gain experience you will learn that not all rods need to be overlined; each rod is an entity unto itself, and different casters use different techniques at different skill levels. Overlining some rods will make long casts more difficult to achieve, especially for a relatively inexperienced caster.

Dang it!

So I was able to get out today and test out the new rod. My goodness, I can tell you I already have that fly fishing itch. It is so addicting to get that good cast that looks like it's just floating in the air as it lands elegantly on the water. However, living in Texas, the wind is crazy. Any ideas on how to cast better in the wind? Go up a fly line size?

Dealing with wind is a challenge. Working on a more sidearm cast will help get below the wind. Practice casting with the wind blowing from all directions because how you cast changes depending on where the wind is coming from. Even coming from behind is tricky as you have to punch your backcast through it. Working on a cross-body cast will help when it is blowing in from your casting-arm side.

Learn to double haul. You will need higher line speed to punch the fly through the wind. Eventually you will have a wide range of fly rods and reels, and might end up using an 8 wt setup on really windy days.

Spending a little time with a competent casting instructor will shorten the learning curve significantly. All of the local clubs have a good instructors in them and they offer classes throughout the year.

What about leader and tippet size for the fish listed?

For panfish/bass use a 7.5ft 3x tapered leader, or 6-8ft of 8lb mono/fluoro.

For carp you'd likely want a longer 9-12ft tapered leader for better presentation.

What poundage should I use for carp?