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Crappie
Posted 08 June 2014 - 10:27 PM
Actually I've got the Maddragon 2234 rod and the Opus 4000 BRi reeel.
nice fish brother!Ok...so actually managed to get out yesterday. I'm not a purist by any means as I just toss on a dewy....hang a nice weight a couple of feet up and toss it out there. A couple of minutes later....BAM...
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Canadian River Angler
Posted 08 June 2014 - 10:49 PM
Rainbow Trout
Posted 09 June 2014 - 08:51 AM
couldnt agree more brother!
anyway heres one brute from the weekend,image.jpg
Nice one CD!
Ok...so actually managed to get out yesterday. I'm not a purist by any means as I just toss on a dewy....hang a nice weight a couple of feet up and toss it out there. A couple of minutes later....BAM...
How did you manage to get that carp to fit in that net?
Crappie
Posted 09 June 2014 - 08:56 AM
i remember we went carping last year, and i only brought the small frabill folding net, my bro managed to net the fish after 5 attempts we had to face the net against the wall cause 1/3 of the fish was sticking out of the net, LOL!!!!Nice one CD!
How did you manage to get that carp to fit in that net?
Sunfish
Posted 09 June 2014 - 07:51 PM
Nice 24 pounder yesterday, still looking for that first 30 of the year 
Perch
Posted 09 June 2014 - 08:44 PM
Nice one CD!
How did you manage to get that carp to fit in that net?
LOL!! It was a struggle for sure!
Rainbow Trout
Posted 09 June 2014 - 10:20 PM
@CA @OCD... I would struggle landing long fish with that net
Rainbow Trout
Posted 09 June 2014 - 10:23 PM
That's a beast
Perch
Posted 09 June 2014 - 11:01 PM
Right when I thought carping was easy, they kick me right in the ass.
Sorry @Shawarma for not getting you on your first carp.
Rainbow Trout
Posted 10 June 2014 - 09:04 AM
Thanks for the tips.
I currently have a hi-vis neon yellow line, would they be able to see my line and be line shy?
Also are they hook shy? Would you want your hook to be fully covered with bait?
You can use your pin w/o float. a couple of split shots or an egg sinker. I prefer split shots (2) if it's calm water, only because carp are very sensitive to resistance. If there's flow I use an egg sinker. 3 feet leader (2) from the swivel.
Rainbow Trout
Posted 10 June 2014 - 09:11 AM
You can use your pin w/o float. a couple of split shots or an egg sinker. I prefer split shots (2) if it's calm water, only because carp are very sensitive to resistance. If there's flow I use an egg sinker. 3 feet leader (2) from the swivel.
I changed my mainline to mono from hi-vis and I'm struggling to see my line now...haha.
I hope to catch a carp on my centerpin soon.
Rainbow Trout
Posted 10 June 2014 - 09:13 AM
No worries man. Was good meeting and fishing with you guys. Next time! I'll hook into sure carp soon.
My buddy found where all the carp were hiding and started to pick them off with his fly.
Perch
Posted 10 June 2014 - 09:18 AM
^ lol. He was putting in some work looking for them, so good on him! Part of the fun of fly fishing for them.
Rainbow Trout
Posted 10 June 2014 - 09:46 AM
I changed my mainline to mono from hi-vis and I'm struggling to see my line now...haha.
I hope to catch a carp on my centerpin soon.
I'm lazy when it comes to spooling. my pin has hi vis pink line. i use longer leaders. I use 6lb fluoro leader. carps are heavy as f**k. but if you know how to play 'em you will be fine. I find them similar to suckers but just heavier.
Sunfish
Posted 10 June 2014 - 01:20 PM
Had horrible luck on the weekend, didnt catch any. saw lots, they were spawning though.
Caught one this morning before work:
Perch
Posted 10 June 2014 - 02:16 PM
Sunfish
Posted 10 June 2014 - 08:42 PM
@Ditch
An 8-10 to 12lber that you caught will often give you a better battle than some low-mid 20's, and I'm guessing he was very 'perky' after you landed it -(Fins extended, and a stressed rigid tail? Their usually very finnicky)
Those youngins have a ton of energy, moreso than alot of the bigger specimens I've captured. You'd think you caught something alot bigger with the way they pick up your hookbait and run and thrash at your rod tip
But its all good! Carp are a load of fun, so keep at it bro!
*Just because you see carp, doesnt mean you will catch carp* Just like any other fish, they have their challenges and are by no means, 'easy to catch'
Perch
Posted 10 June 2014 - 08:58 PM
I might try that next....pin and float rod...just for giggles. It sounds like it would be fun! Then after that on the fly! LOL...what the heck!
Sunfish
Posted 12 June 2014 - 07:13 PM
How do you post large pictures on this forum instead of thumbnails?
Thanks in advance
Rainbow Trout
Posted 12 June 2014 - 10:41 PM
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