Tyler0420 900 Posted Sunday at 08:10 PM Author Report Share Posted Sunday at 08:10 PM Warm temps ahead, bye bye ice HELLO carp:) time to start lightly baiting a spot. I took March 15 off to fish the first day of the tournament. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smerchly 2,904 Posted Sunday at 08:48 PM Report Share Posted Sunday at 08:48 PM 40 minutes ago, Tyler0420 said: Time to start buying more gear. I would like to get: 1-2 rods 2reels New rod pod That would outfit me with 3rod combos and 1 spod rod combo. I guess I’ll need another rod bag. I have 2 bait runners and one 12' rod , and I have used my 8' custom salmon rod at some spots . I remember Lorne Morley using an 8' rod with his ambassador reel and schooled me well ....It will be great to use different baits and rigs at the same time ! I'm sure we have have "looooonger" reports when the time comes ! I will also pick up another carp rod with a different curve rating . It will be an exciting change to carping !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyler0420 900 Posted Tuesday at 06:26 PM Author Report Share Posted Tuesday at 06:26 PM smerch watch this. Not sure what the announcements are but these guys helped get the multi rod regs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smerchly 2,904 Posted Tuesday at 07:00 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 07:00 PM Thanks Ty ....when I click on the video a small window pops up at the bottom left corner saying "Live in 3 hours...Feb.23, 5:00 p.m." I'll check it out at 5 ..... Is that correct ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisb 351 Posted Tuesday at 07:07 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 07:07 PM Yes. Tune in a 5 today (Feb 23) Tyler0420 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smerchly 2,904 Posted Wednesday at 12:40 AM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 12:40 AM Well , it was definitely worth watching . I paused it a couple times and it continued on normally . No definite date opening unless it's good to go now ...They covered the rules adequately ....use more than one rod ...plant base baits only ! There's more to do, like classify carp as a game fish , with seasons and bag limits , etc........ There were lots of laughs on the show and good advise . One caller asked " what to do if all 3 rods get a fish on" .Angelo didn't have a good answer and laughed "scream like a kid " It would be hectic for sure !! A good point was made ....if the bite is hot , then use one rod !! I will use 2 rods at some spots but not all spots where I need to keep the carp from going into rough spots and get hung up and lose them . They also commented on how the carp tournaments will bring people from Europe , etc. here and bring big bucks to the tourist industry and also said how serious carp anglers use mats and cradles , etc. to keep the fish unharmed , and show respect for the environment and leaving their swims (spots) clean . That's a big plus for carp fishing ! This is great news ,not only for carp anglers , but for our fishery and tourism ! I will soon be visiting a local tackle shop ( ma or pa ) for another rod , alarm and other goodies . Bring it on !!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smerchly 2,904 Posted Thursday at 01:06 AM Report Share Posted Thursday at 01:06 AM As was stated in the video , carp fishing could get to be a very big business in Ontario . I was looking on line today trying to find info from local stores , big and small , to see how much carp gear they sell ....nothing much at all it seems ....not even from bass pro . If carp angling gets to be like the bass tournaments , etc. the bait/tackle shops could make large bucks and they will need to get stocked up on carp gear . There isn't much choice in buying rods and reels in Niagara ....maybe someone will open a shop dedicated to carp fishing ....so many products involved in this sport ..... I will be looking for another 12' rod with a lighter curve ( 2.75 ) to accompany my present rod.....maybe some place in Hamilton ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyler0420 900 Posted Thursday at 05:13 AM Author Report Share Posted Thursday at 05:13 AM 4 hours ago, smerchly said: As was stated in the video , carp fishing could get to be a very big business in Ontario . I was looking on line today trying to find info from local stores , big and small , to see how much carp gear they sell ....nothing much at all it seems ....not even from bass pro . If carp angling gets to be like the bass tournaments , etc. the bait/tackle shops could make large bucks and they will need to get stocked up on carp gear . There isn't much choice in buying rods and reels in Niagara ....maybe someone will open a shop dedicated to carp fishing ....so many products involved in this sport ..... I will be looking for another 12' rod with a lighter curve ( 2.75 ) to accompany my present rod.....maybe some place in Hamilton ? Smerch you can’t hold it first but carpkit online will have everything you need and their pretty much local. You felt my 2.75. I’ll be putting a order in soon. Just gotta take inventory first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyler0420 900 Posted Thursday at 05:15 AM Author Report Share Posted Thursday at 05:15 AM Not sure if fishing world/bills baits or grimsby will have anything. You could call and ask. smerchly 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smerchly 2,904 Posted yesterday at 01:55 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 01:55 PM On 2/25/2021 at 12:13 AM, Tyler0420 said: Smerch you can’t hold it first but carpkit online will have everything you need and their pretty much local. You felt my 2.75. I’ll be putting a order in soon. Just gotta take inventory first. I checked out Carpkit and they do have a LOT of carp gear . I see many 10' rods and some 13' rods both low and high end prices . When it comes to rods I like to check out the "feel" ....if the "Feelgood" add a reel to it for balance . If I can't find a 2.75 locally I may order from them . I have used my 8' salmon rod with both my Symetre 4000 and Stratic 4000 in tight spots ...they handle the carp nicely , just need to back off the drag ...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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