lara4228 Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 Hi All, Just got back in from the Hamilton Derby. What a day! Sun was hot, people were everywhere, kids were catching fish and I was loving every minute of it! Met Hammercarp (Glad to meet you in person!) and had my share of nice fighting bites. Hooked 5 carp, only landed 4. First carp (landed) 70cm, estimated about 13lbs Second carp 67cm, estimated about 13lbs Third carp 67cm, no wieght guess, 12lb maybe? Fourth carp 62cm, 10-11lb? Hubby caught one, 69cm. It was a blast! I have never had so much exciting fun fishing in fresh water before. On our Pier (8), I was listed as 1st and Road was 2nd and I was tied for 3rd with another gentleman. I am defintely hooked on carp! I can't post pics yet. I suppose being new, I'm only allowed a certain amount of allotted pics, so when I can, I will post. Here is one for now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverfisher22 Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 CONGRATS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverfisher22 Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 whatd ya win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helron Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 Congrats glad you did really well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLofchik Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 Haa haa good deal, you must've had them really dialed in that can be a tricky spot. 13lbs took 2nd place? Man it must've been a tough bite at Eastport this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lara4228 Posted August 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 whatd ya win? I won a rod and reel, t-shirt and a trophy. It was very exhilarating! My fisrt time in a derby, first time catching carp and first time winning anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLofchik Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 Oh yeah the pictures, there's a pile of free online hosting sites. Try Photobucket.com, then you can post all the pics you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammercarp Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 It was a pleasure meeting you and your husband. Congradulations on your win. Did the trophy go on the piano? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lara4228 Posted August 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 Haa haa good deal, you must've had them really dialed in that can be a tricky spot. 13lbs took 2nd place? Man it must've been a tough bite at Eastport this morning Yeah bites were slim (I guess, I'm new, so every bite was hot and exciting , only 6 caught on Pier 8. judging was done by length not by weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lara4228 Posted August 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 It was a pleasure meeting you and your husband. Congradulations on your win. Did the trophy go on the piano? lol Yeah it landed itself on my piano. Doesn't really match my colour scheme, but I'm proud of it none-the-less lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron4blues Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 Way to go! I was there too, went down to Bayfront but didn't catch anything until just after noon. . . a 12" bass that I didn't even bother checking in. Maybe I should have left the fly rod home, but with my Nova Scotia trip in 3 weeks I need the practice. Looking forward to seeing more pics of your fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denis Posted August 15, 2010 Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 Congrats What did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lara4228 Posted August 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 Congrats What did you use? hair rig and corn and beginners luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammercarp Posted August 15, 2010 Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 Congrats What did you use? Hey! Don't give away your secrets Lara. Us carpers have a long tradition of keeping our special baits closely guarded. Just kidding. Too late I see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ketchican Kid Posted August 15, 2010 Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 Wow! congrats on the first carp, 2nd in a derby none the less ! WTG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lara4228 Posted August 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 I don't know my husband got the corn recipe from his buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted August 15, 2010 Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 Congratulations Lara…Fantastic catches for sure. It was a pleasure meeting you and Barclay today and chatting with you in between my trips running up and down the pier. Beginners luck is so overrated…Your carping mind-forces were the reason the fish could not resist – You’re on your way to becoming a carp Jedi Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lara4228 Posted August 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 Pics R in! Thank you for advice about photo bucket. Here they are: Great start for a day of fishing. There should have a "Boobie Prize" for Road Road's catch Fish No. 1 Fish No. 2 Fish No. 3 Fish No. 4 At the end of the day...Wohoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhm123452000 Posted August 15, 2010 Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 Congrats on the derby..............I'll make the sunset pic of the bridge a screen saver thanks......Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lara4228 Posted August 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 Congratulations Lara…Fantastic catches for sure. It was a pleasure meeting you and Barclay today and chatting with you in between my trips running up and down the pier. Beginners luck is so overrated…Your carping mind-forces were the reason the fish could not resist – You’re on your way to becoming a carp Jedi Mike Awww...that is so nice of you to say that! Thank you! Likewise, it was a pleasure meeting you as well. Who knows...maybe one day Barclay and I will be joining you on a "Carp Wars" adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
road.ripper Posted August 15, 2010 Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 I love it when she smiles ... a great day and my lady ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Andrews Posted August 15, 2010 Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 Awesome photo spread. We've been having trouble with the gallery this year but after checking all the setting I can't find anything related to a users number of posts. glad you found photobucket though. wow for a new fisher you did very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malinois_16 Posted August 15, 2010 Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 I wanted to try carp, but I lack patience and the last time I tried my line wasnt even in the water 5 minutes and I gave up lol. Oh well. Conrgats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lara4228 Posted August 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 From my experience Autumn, fishing is nothing but patience! Don't give up. Carp fishing, from my 'little' experience is not about much action until the fish takes the bite. Road felt the same way last week when I first mentioned to him that I wanted to seriously try fishing for carp. He went along and supported and in the interim, got just as much into it as I did. Try reading some the posts on my last topic of Carp. Lots and oodles of very helpful and useful info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lara4228 Posted August 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 Awesome photo spread. We've been having trouble with the gallery this year but after checking all the setting I can't find anything related to a users number of posts. glad you found photobucket though. wow for a new fisher you did very well. thank you. Yeah, photobucket is MUCH easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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