smerchly Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 I headed out a little late , got there about 10:15 ...chummed with maize & used can corn for bait , one hair rig ,other with corn on the hook . About 30 min. later I had a hit ,just a few pulls ,then the alarm screamed . I knew I had a good one , had a peek a few times and thought I have my first over 20 lb.carp of the year . As it came closer I was thinking i might have another 30 # plus like I caught there a few years back ..... When I netted it I knew it was the biggest carp ever for this old dude ! I could hardly lift it over the small bank , then got the digi scale out , removed the handle from my 2lb.6 oz.net and needed both hands on the scale to lift it ! The numbers went up...past 20# ,then 30# and finally read 38 lbs. 12 oz . I was shakin !! lol The final weight is 36 lbs. 6 oz. ......also caught a 17 lb.30 minutes later ...then it slowed right down to a couple of bumps.....This is my largest fish ever caught ! This carp is 36 " long and is a nice hefty old girl . She will be back at 40 lbs next year ...I left her a pound of maize to munch ..... click the picture to enlarge ...... Mbocco, Surf and Turf, NiagaraRiverFisher and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 CONGRATS smerch that’s a wacker for sure. I missed out on a good day. Hopefully great grandma will be around this weekend DNorton and smerchly 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 That is one beauty carp, Bill................... smerchly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
мормышка Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 Nice day to get a big one! smerchly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiagaraRiverFisher Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 Congrats Smerch what a tanker!!! smerchly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJR Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 congrats, looking good smerchly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted May 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 Thanks guys , I broke another record too ..... Before I left I sprayed my clothing and Tilley hat with apple cider vinegar (with the mother ) and when I got back to my van I removed 5 ticks , and had one on my neck when I was setting up my lines . They are bad everywhere this year ! I'll be getting some strong deet ( destroy every evil tick ) ...very soon ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Guelph Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 Wow congrats Bill. That beats my PB by a long shot. That mama is a clean looking healthy fish that will be waiting for you when she hits 40. smerchly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 16 minutes ago, smerchly said: Thanks guys , I broke another record too ..... Before I left I sprayed my clothing and Tilley hat with apple cider vinegar (with the mother ) and when I got back to my van I removed 5 ticks , and had one on my neck when I was setting up my lines . They are bad everywhere this year ! I'll be getting some strong deet ( destroy every evil tick ) ...very soon ! I must of been lucky. I fished there twice with no ticks. Hopefully they don’t like me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted May 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 7 minutes ago, Tyler0420 said: I must of been lucky. I fished there twice with no ticks. Hopefully they don’t like me I heard you eat a lot of garlic ..... makes it easy to "physical distance too ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl L Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 Congratulations Bill. Beautiful fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 There are some monsters around. I've caught a few 40"+ specimens here in Niagara. Peanut helped to chase one of them in at CDP. Congrats on the pig. As for the ticks... A mild winter means an abundance of the nasty critters. smerchly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted May 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 The big 40 is on the list Bruce . I've heard there are 40+ carp in the lake . Dam.....I just picked out another freakin tick out of the hair on the back of my head ....beware Ty , you have a lot more hair than I ! "They" say that hot sunny weather causes them to dehydrate and die .... come forth global warming !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba14 Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 That is a real beauty for sure Bill!! What setup were they liking, the hair rig or the hook? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogaloo Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 Great catch Bill. And, you were right, the picture gained a few pounds when I clicked on it. LOL..........Daniel smerchly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted May 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 4 hours ago, Bubba14 said: That is a real beauty for sure Bill!! What setup were they liking, the hair rig or the hook? She took the hair rig with the "loop" . I loaded it with 6 kernels of can corn and squeezed a 1/4" piece of a dried weed stem for the stopper . The other carp hit the 2nd rod with corn directly on the hook . When I hooked both carp I dropped the tip of the other rod into the water ( with the back drag open in case the carp tangles with the other line , it won't drag the rod into the drink , and It did cross over that line 4 hours ago, boogaloo said: Great catch Bill. And, you were right, the picture gained a few pounds when I clicked on it. LOL..........Daniel If I click it twice it fills my screen Daniel ...looks like a beluga ...... BTW my new mat is a piece of exercise mat cut to 24" x 36" ...it does the job ! boogaloo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 Any Matt is better then nothing smerch. I like it. smerchly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Pike Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 A great fish, Smerch! You did it again. Congratulations on breaking the 30 lb mark and then some. You sure put in the time and effort, experiment with presentations, etc. So, I'd say it's well deserved. Cheers! Bubba14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted May 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 Thank you Mike . Sometimes my "experimental"rigs are crude and need some finishing touches ! I used 10 lb.mono to make the loops for the hair rigs ...easy to make and then tied 17 lb.test mono over the loop . I will also use the maize this way for quick re-baiting . I have used a short piece of elastic band for the stopper . I hope you are having some good fishing ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightfisher Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 Nice size for sure Bill. Gives me an idea what Miss Piggy back in 2015 weighed. That's when we couldn't keep the carp off our lines. DSCN3523_zpsuvdxskkn.webp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightfisher Posted May 14, 2021 Report Share Posted May 14, 2021 For a picture of the hog Bill, check it out here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted May 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2021 That lady looked very preggo or she just ate a big channel cat lol She is 6 years older now Dan , should be 40 lbs now !! I may head back tomorrow looking for her big sister ! I just got back from Wally M. & got some tick spray with 25 % deet ....and of course , a can of Green Giant corn ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishingking Posted May 14, 2021 Report Share Posted May 14, 2021 Nice caro smerch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishingking Posted May 14, 2021 Report Share Posted May 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, fishingking said: smerch I meant carp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted May 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2021 8 hours ago, fishingking said: Nice carp smerch! Looks ok to me .... .... At the top right corner of your posts there's 3 dots ...click on it and you can edit your post . Thanks for your comment fishingking ....heading back there this morning . fishingking 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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