There is a lot to be said about carp and smallmouth, but I can tell you that more times than not, when I spot a feeding carp or a group of feeding carp, there is one or more big smallmouth somewhere in the vicinity taking advantage of the easy meal; I don't care what anyone says, I have seen it too many times. In any case, the two days Larry fished with me in August on the fly were no different. We did catch fish on bugs early, mid-day, and late, but during the slower times we dropped down on crayfish flies and caught some of the biggest fish of the trip. During both days of the trip we kept spotting big smallmouth following or right beside the feeding carp; however, most times we spooked both of them before we could get a good cast in. On the second day of the trip, we entered a great looking feeding flat to find the carp extremely active. Big smallmouth were with each and every one of these carp, and we made repeated sight casts to these fish. We did boat some nice smallmouth, but I guess Larry got a little overzealous and laid his fly right in front of this big carp pictured above. After about a five minute fight on his 8-wt with zipping drag runs, we boated this fish. I don't think Larry really wanted to touch "mister orange lips," but we got the picture anyhow. Always remember, "Follow the Carp," and you can't go wrong!!!