Got Backing? (Formerly Known as Mr. P.'s Blog)

This is a blog about fly fishing for Carp. Well, kind of... I can’t catch Carp on the fly all year long so it’s also about fly fishing for anything that will take a fly. Mixed in are thoughts on fishing, thoughts on life, fly tying, some cool pictures, and a bit of humor here and there.

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Thursday, January 9, 2014

Dreaming of Warm Summer Days--Video

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When I started this video it was 22 degrees at the Carp Lodge. It was stark and beautiful. When it is cold like that I tie flies and dream...

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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

These Guy's Video is Very Impressive

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Dang this is good! Flats of the High Desert from GreenDrakeOutdoors on Vimeo .

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Three New Carp on the Fly Videos

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Katy and I were at the Carp Lodge for a few days last week. It was 22 degrees; everything was covered in hoarfrost. It was stark and beau...

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Monday, December 23, 2013

Lots of Good Information and Some Cool Pictures

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Check out Issue #6 of CarpPro Magazine. Good information supplemented by cool pictures sure makes for a fun read. Enjoy!

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Saturday, November 30, 2013

Lessons from the Carp Lodge: Episode #4--Dragging and Dropping the Fly

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At the center of this episode is a demonstration of how to use the drag and drop technique. It is fun, exciting, and kind of sexy to make ...

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

"Long Shot" Video

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Erin Block and Jay Zimmerman are in a very cool carp video called Long Shot . Check it out; you'll like it.

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Saturday, September 21, 2013

McTage is a "Cover Boy"!

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Wow, take a look at issue 5 of CarpPro magazine. McTage has his picture on the front. You know that old saying, "Don't judge a bo...

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About Me

Mr. P.: Bothell, Washington, United States; I am a lifelong Washington State resident. I have been a licensed real estate agent since 1971. I have had the privilege of being a teacher since 1973. I taught Marketing and was the DECA Advisor at Marysville-Pilchuck High School from 1975-2009. I also taught Principles of Marketing through Everett Com. College. My wife, Katy, and I have been happily married since 1977. I am more madly in love today than I ever knew I could be. We enjoy the Pacific Northwest. We hike, kayak, and snowshoe. We also enjoy reading and writing, heck part of the time it rains here you know. My earliest memory is fishing with my dad when I was four years old; fishing is in my blood. I fly fish avidly and release all my fish. I have caught many species of trout, four species of Pacific Salmon, Atlantic Salmon, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass. My favorite species to fly fish for is Carp. Yes, Carp. They are smart, big, strong, wary, and in so many ways the world’s greatest sport fish. I serve as the National Fly Fishing Director for the Carp Anglers Group. I am the Fly Fishing Editor for North American Carp Angler magazine and I write a column called The Last Cast.

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