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Dec. 14, 2023

Willing Carp on North Sterling Reservoir with Jeff Wagner

Willing Carp on North Sterling Reservoir with Jeff Wagner

Episode 107 of the Destination Angler Podcast – December 14, 2023
Our destination is North Sterling Reservoir in Eastern Colorado for probably the most underrated and overlooked of all freshwater fish – Carp!  Our guest is Jeff Wagner, CEO of Mayfly Outdoors

Our destination is North Sterling Reservoir in Eastern Colorado for probably the most underrated and overlooked of all freshwater fish – Carp!  Our guest is Jeff Wagner, CEO of Mayfly Outdoors, better known for such iconic brands such as Ross, Abel, and Airflow.   North Sterling is a medium sized reservoir loaded with big carp where 40 fish days are not uncommon.  

Jeff Wagner with Carp from North Sterling Reservoir Colorado

Educated as a biologist, Jeff grew up in Nebraska and shares his journey from Cabelas retail store clerk to CEO of one of the top brands in the industry.   Today Jeff covers common carp, grass carp, food sources and feeding habits, top fly patterns and colors, where carp hangout in lakes, why windy days can be awesome, plus what types of rods and setups work best.   

Jeff Wagner with Carp from North Sterling Reservoir Colorado Jeff Wagner with Carp from North Sterling Reservoir Colorado

Do carp get a bad rap?  You be the judge! 

With Host, Steve Haigh

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Recorded Oct 18, 2023.  Episode 107

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