smerchly Posted August 2, 2020 Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 New spot today ... can't say where , or I'm dead ! Water has some current , 3-4 ' viz...about 8-9 ish ft. deep average ....using maize on the hair , sliding 1 oz. egg sinker ...20lb mono , 12'rod . Started out with a couple "bumps" then a hard run ...1st carp was a mean mama ....17 lbs. (largest one so far) I baited up and 2 minutes later another hard run ! She didn't fuss as much & I thought I caught the same fish ! ! But it was a pound lighter at 16 lbs . Had another good hit , 60-70 ft. run & it slipped off .... One more smaller one after that about 10 lbs , and a nice battle . Then I moved to another spot about 100 yds away ....a little shallower with lots of bottom weeds .....About 20 min.later a good run and it got off .....re-baited with a corn puff...2 minutes later a hard hit & another one about 12 lbs . Then , I saw a carp cruising by in 3 fow about 6' from shore . I dropped my maize in front of it as it headed out deeper ...and it slammed it ...took off like a rocket and came in at about 12--13 lbs. ( I only weight the ones that look to be over 15 lbs .. It was the first time I caught a cruising carp by sight ...what a blast !!! Yep ...I had a blast ....nice way to start the month !! ...here's the 2 largest carp which I thought were the same since the second one hit in 2 minutes in the same spot ! Check the damaged lip one the second one ...think someone got a little rough with the pliers .... A nice spot and NO GARBAGE ! ...excuse the feet .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted August 2, 2020 Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 Now that’s a good day smerch. Beautiful day out and a bunch of fish. we’ll get out soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted August 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 I gave the mono line a good workout . The head shakes are much softer but pulling them out of heavy weeds takes more patience with the extra stretch , and there is more line twist after a battle . I'll cut about 10' off when I gear up again . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 2, 2020 Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 That's great Bill............Nice looking carp''''😎😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted August 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 6 hours ago, Tony said: That's great Bill............Nice looking carp''''😎😎 Thanks Tony . Every fishing trip has a new story to tell ! The great thing about shore fishing is taking in all the beauty of nature . While sitting in my fold up chair ,wearing my sandals , I felt something "tickle" my toes on one foot .....looked down to see a snake's tail end, going into some bushes .....only a garter snake ....had a chuckle ! The carp there seem to be very strong ....one about 13 lbs got into some current and I couldn't turn it around for 10 minutes ! The take advantage of the current there . Shady day tomorrow ....a little cooler ....NE winds ....hmmmm ............looks like a good day to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted August 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 13 hours ago, Tyler0420 said: Now that’s a good day smerch. Beautiful day out and a bunch of fish. we’ll get out soon. I think we can break the 20 # barrier there Ty ! I snipped off 10' of mono ...some had some fraying from rocks near shore ...all set up for another go ..... tomorrow looking good ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 I went out for a quick fish last night. Managed 1 in 1.5 hours. Looks like these fish are pretty beat up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted August 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Nice catch Tyler ....I have caught a few with a few bumps and bruises lately . ...maybe a skin disease rather than damaged . I didn't catch a whiff today ...they turned off completely ....told my wife I'd bring home supper ... ...soooo ....I spotted this french fry place on the way home and brought home supper ! I'll have to wait until Friday for the fish'n chip special .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 Looks good smerch. not a sniff for me today either. I stayed closer to home today (hammy harbor). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted August 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 Those clouds and cool NE winds coming from the lake made fishing nicer ! The fish must have been traumatized by the change ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
мормышка Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 14 hours ago, smerchly said: I like the look of those fries, just need to make it a poutine. Please DM me where this place is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted August 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8baj5A6_KgU When I saw this carp video today I thought it was the 12 Mile Creek ! ...Same current speed , same width .... His carp rod looks more flexible than my 12' Maddraggon . I would like more info on the rig & weights he used , chum , and line strength . It gives me some encouragement to try the fast water at the 12 ...probably need to go 2 ounces min. ! I usually fish carp there when the water is down significantly . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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