Bly

I don't even know what to say.....Congratulations just doesn't even seem so come close! Amazing! What record are they going to try and break next?? bly

I had just over an hour of free time today and I could have done some really exciting thing like laundry or dishes but thought I would try fishing instead First cast, line in the water about 10 minutes...hard tug, resist the urge to tug back...20 seconds...really hard tug....wait and...nothing....hmmm Figure I had better check my line....leader/hair rig broken off about half way....darn! I was bummed but figured I hadn't check it well enough before the cast....it happens. Attached new leader, cast and wait. I wasn't getting any action and with only about 5 minutes of fishing time left I decide to phone Cliff (I swear that when your phone rings while fishing or you make a call, you will get a hit lol) Anyway, chatting away and I feel a small tug, then nothing, hang up the phone and zwwiiinnnnggggggg !! Cool! I am not going home without at least one fish picture. Initial hard run for the fish, flipped at the surface a few times and then started comming along nicely. Based on the other carp that I have caught I was ready for another good run or two at least and this fish did not disappoint. Another run, flip at the surface, I gain a little line, (starting to think this might be a really good one based on the runs and flips) runs again, this time it is really going and then..SNAP! I was stunned. Had to get going, reeled in the line to find that yet again my leader/rig had snapped.......I was not a happy angler.....think I might have even said a few bad words. We have been using 14lb Berkley Fireline for the hair rigs. This is now the third fish (this week) I have lost due to leader break.....is this line just not any good and/or should I really be using something else?? Is my drag maybe set to tight?? My main line is 30lb spiderwire. Any help/opinions greatly appreaciated! Going to go drown my frustration in caramel cheesecake Bly

Awesome TJ! Can't even imagine a trip like that! That sunset shot...simply amazing! Monique...go girl!! Thank you for sharing this..... Next time you will get him TJ!! bly

Welcome Bowen!! Very nice intro....great shot of the salmon!! Bly

Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy!!! Ahh wings and beer...the food of champions, he'll weigh much more than 6.11 if he follows that diet lol Glad to hear everyone is doing well Bly

Welcome to the community Kev Looks like you have received the addiction warning, enjoy! Looking forward to reading your posts/reports! bly

Wouldn't be fair any other way! This is one hobby where each of us can appreciate the others love for it....makes sharing easier! You should try it Kev I knew that Cliff and I were going to target some carp this year but I didn't think we would be getting into it this much. The sitting and waiting part was a bit hard for me (took a book last night) but the fight and the feeling of success when you actually land em is all worth it! One caution though..they do stink! lol Victor, Wolfville, Photoz and Smokey...... Thanks guys!! I am very happy with 34"! Always hoping to beat my PB (35"/25#) but always happy as long as I can catch a fish lol Photoz....I am sure that you have surpassed many obstacles in life and I would be willing to bet that you could duplicate my night fishing...thanks bly

With our oldest away at camp, Cliff and I have been alternating nights fishing. Cliff was last night and he got his personal best...my goal was to beat him!!! LOL. The night started slow. Just as I decided to call home, I had a fish on!! It started out a pretty easy fight....but there was a rather large log in the water that so far we've both managed to escape....but not tonite!!! I thought it was going to be an easy fight...but suddenly it took off...wrapped around the log and snapped my leader....ARGHHH!!!!! I called home to let Cliff know what just happened. I really didn't want to leave without a fish, so I stayed out longer than originally anticipated. Finally....at around 11pm, I had another one on...and this time I brought him in!! Cliff was right about landing them by yourself with the net...it's a tricky thing!! I had to make sure it was tired right out before I even attempted it. Anyhow, here it is...a nice 34" one. I went to look for the scale, but it was in Cliff's vest!!! Oh well...at least I got my one fish. It wasn't my PB, but I was happy that I didn't go home skunked!!! Oh yeah...it was my last cast of the night....LOL.

Nice report Joey and please tell Paul congrats and the salmon! Oh and it is fine with me if you want to sabotage that team LOL Bly

I have never tried any of the fish crisp products so I can't offer an opinion on them but the above comment has brought tears to my eyes and I just can't stop laughing...thank you sooo much for that!! bly

OMG....LOL....HAHAHAHA.... That video is just classic....I think I can see a 10,000 dollar cheque from America's Funniest Home Videos!!! And your oldest caught some NICE fish too!! Thanks for the laughs bly

Wow Smokey...congrats on reaching 3000 posts!! It's contributions like yours that keep this board going and helps to keep it all interesting! Thanks a million...or should that be 3000???? bly

Great read! Thank you for sharing your fishing trip....looks like paradise! I always enjoy the scenery shots, I commit them to memory so I can see those while I am fishing vs the usual graffiti buildings rusty rail cars etc. Hope your dad's hand heals fast!! Thanks again.....really enjoyed it! bly

Sweet sign! Good to hear that they are still working away to make things right! Hope your trip to the big smoke goes well and Congratulations to the graduate! Hope Leah fairs well! Enjoy the country and maybe even catch a few fish!! bly

Small but beautiful musky! Thanks for sharing.....nice to be seeing musky pics again! bly

Good to hear that fence is almost done and that you can get back at the important stuff . Good report and the nudity wasn't sooo bad. Would love to catch that variety in a single outing and congrats on the tourney entry. One of these days I am going to try a sabiki rig (modified for Canada of course) Ahh Lakair...think we are all starting to count the sleeps! Bly

Congratulations!!! Marriage can be a wonderful thing! Thanks for sharing your pictures, I really enjoyed them. Temagami looks like a beautiful place for a honeymoon and there were even 2 fish caught!!! Bly

Holy smokies those are some nice pike!! Bly

Welcome to the board! It is indeed a wonderful place bly

LOL!!! Nice fish and I think the pictures have been commented on sufficiently. Ok, one more ......my 15 yr old daughter has just announced that "You are all crazy and spend WAY too much time on boats alone" LOL bly

Nice reports and great start to your season!! Leaving the camera on shore/at home, sounds like when I leave the net in the car.....almost always catch something lol bly

Thanks for sharing your original pictures and post but that last picture is going to make me skip my breakfast..yuck!! Sounds like you had a great trip and the new kayak a fun investment....looking forward to reading about more of your "boat" adventures! Bly

Congrats!! Success! Always a nice feeling....you will be landing lots very soon I am sure!! Bly

Very nice birthday present!! Happy Belated Birthday also! Thinking I might need to invest in one of them "fancy" reels myself soon! Bly

Wonderful that the fundraiser was such a success and all the best to your uncle and family! Beautiful sunset and congrats that you got into some fish......who cares about being wet, cold when there are fish being caught! bly