smerchly Posted November 23, 2019 Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 41 minutes ago, Steve_Guelph said: I retired November 01st and can’t agree more. I look at Saturday and Sunday as days to avoid the crowds be it fishing , shopping or just running around. Monday - Friday plus what Bill mentioned works for me. Totally agree !! The wind was howling today and it was colder .....went to Wall Mart to get some bird seed & shrimp .....can us both the enhance the spod mix for carp . The maize I used last has dried up after refreezing 3 times , it would split when loading up the hair , so I added some corn juice I saved & keep it in my unheated garage to soak up the juice . The shrimp will be tested for a special treat for the carp ....or anything else . 2 hours ago, Jwl1 said: hijacking Tyler's carp thread Nah ....just mention the word "CARP" in your responses & your good as gold !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwl1 Posted November 23, 2019 Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 Psst...come in carp....got ya.....carp....over....do you read....carp one to carp two....do you carpy????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted November 23, 2019 Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 I are reeding yu loud'n cleer me son .... Going FISHING 2morro 4 bronzies Got me some cow corn , shrimp , puffs , and some candy ! Anyone out Daloozie way tomorrow I'll be roaming Rennie pond from point A to point z . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwl1 Posted November 23, 2019 Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 Also going somewhere tomorrow...stocked up a bit on some trout supplies a few mins ago...but I should have checked if they had minnows..because I haven't quite decided where I wanted to go and what I wanted to fish for yet...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 On 11/23/2019 at 1:33 PM, Jwl1 said: Also going somewhere tomorrow...stocked up a bit on some trout supplies a few mins ago...but I should have checked if they had minnows..because I haven't quite decided where I wanted to go and what I wanted to fish for yet...lol I did the Daloozie run today ...no hits , no runs , no fish ! Tried 2 spots , used corn , salties and shrimp ....forgot the halloween candies ! Nice to get out , a little windy but some shine as well . I called Peter's but no minnows yet ....checked a few spots to see if minnows were present ...water still a little fuzzy . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwl1 Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Got your message bill....would have gladly went to try find you...got up super early for a crack at a trout spot...but decided I didn't want to head out that early...lol...then ended up going to help my mom out with a couple things.....thanks for the update though....live bait is a key factor this time of year at a few places....will have to get together for a few casts soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 I thought I was going to get out this evening for a fish but NOPE..... going to bait a river spot all week and fish it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 1 minute ago, Jwl1 said: Got your message bill....would have gladly went to try find you...got up super early for a crack at a trout spot...but decided I didn't want to head out that early...lol...then ended up going to help my mom out with a couple things.....thanks for the update though....live bait is a key factor this time of year at a few places....will have to get together for a few casts soon I took a break about noonish & got a coffee at Homestead .....they now have cash only . I don't always carry much cash so I make sure I have enough to pay for a coffee , etc. I don't think this helps their business ..... I'll be on the prowl for minnows Jack , I use to get plenty of little pond chubs at my buddies pond , but he has moved away from the country life ..... Tyler ....I think the sudden Nov. cold snap dropped the water temps very quickly this month ....seemed to turn off the carp bite , not even a sniff the last 2 outings . Maybe some warm oatmeal ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted November 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 Fished the last two evenings 3hrs each 3:30-6:30 with only a couple beeps from a beaver swimming into my line. Hopefully I’ll get one before my local spot freezes up again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 Nice looking spot ! I 'm debating with smerch about fishing for carp since it's late November .....Do they go into deeper water ? I haven't had a sniff in the last 3 outings . Change of bait ....I tried shrimp for a change but not even a cat would take it..... So many baits ....even bread balls enhanced with vanilla , pineapple or Tequila ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted November 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 I believe they do go deeper in the colder weather. But this is my first season fishing cold water carp so still new to me. River carp will eat more in the cooler months and lake carp normally just sit around not feeding much. So really gotta put your bait on their nose. Colder months=less food more flavour. Let’s see how this winter goes hopefully I can bank a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted November 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 The last fish I caught has salmon eggs in the pack bait. 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwl1 Posted November 29, 2019 Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 7 hours ago, Tyler0420 said: The last fish I caught has salmon eggs in the pack bait. 🤔 It's a "match the hatch"...situation like I had mentioned when referring to catching them in cold water while fishing trout or pike.... I have caught carp on minnows ...white twisters...spoons this time of year...carp and suckers on roe....there's not the same vegetation so they aren't foraging on the small snails ect that are in the weeds.....salmon eggs makes total sense as well in late fall....we have 2 different salmon spawns with chinooks and cohos....then lakers..browns..then bows.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted December 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Fished for two hours after work (hate how it gets dark so quick), got skunked but it was nice weather so its alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 Looks like a perfect spot for a " mirror " carp ! Nice combo pack bait Ty , do you chum with it too ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted December 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 1 hour ago, smerchly said: Looks like a perfect spot for a " mirror " carp ! Nice combo pack bait Ty , do you chum with it too ? Ya I put 3-4 spods out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 18 minutes ago, Tyler0420 said: Ya I put 3-4 spods out. From what I've read about cold water carp fishing , I haven't been using much chum . I think they have already put on the fat for the winter and just snack a bit during the cold months . Funny how they will take live minnow through the ice . I'll have to give it another shot carping through the ice ....one rod for carp and one for perch . ....covering all angles ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted December 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 9 hours ago, smerchly said: From what I've read about cold water carp fishing , I haven't been using much chum . I think they have already put on the fat for the winter and just snack a bit during the cold months . Funny how they will take live minnow through the ice . I'll have to give it another shot carping through the ice ....one rod for carp and one for perch . ....covering all angles ! this winter i'm going to drill holes all over and map out the swims i fish, maybe theirs a secret honey hole i'm missing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 38 minutes ago, Tyler0420 said: this winter i'm going to drill holes all over and map out the swims i fish, maybe theirs a secret honey hole i'm missing Can you take a small boat (canoe/yak) there ? You could quickly find the honey spots ...... ❌ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Pike Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 I love your winter carp fishing pics above, Tyler! I can almost smell the crisp, cool air and feel the anticipation of staring at the indicator willing it to go off! lol Nice set up and a nice, tidy rig of method mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwl1 Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 Have you tried close to shore in that spot?...often here in Niagara in the cold weather you will see small pods of carp slowly cruising the shoreline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 2 hours ago, Mike Pike said: the anticipation of staring at the indicator willing it to go off! Mike ...if I stare at it they refuse to bite ! When mother nature calls the alarm will go off !! It's such a lovely day today ... look at the sunshine 🎶 why am I home ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted December 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Jwl1 said: Have you tried close to shore in that spot?...often here in Niagara in the cold weather you will see small pods of carp slowly cruising the shoreline A couple weeks in November I fished in close with landing one fish. wish we could fish two rods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Tyler0420 said: wish we could fish two rods. You can... through the ice Tyler . Two rods from shore would be nice to try different baits and depths ....it would be my luck ,after waiting for 4 hours , that a pod of carp came to visit and hit both rods together ! Chaos ! Better to have a "helper" in that case . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted December 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 5 hours ago, smerchly said: Can you take a small boat (canoe/yak) there ? You could quickly find the honey spots ...... ❌ you can put a canoe/yak in here i just don't have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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