Rich, I have no doubt that you know your knots and line qualities. So far my only thought on why you're having problems is the fast river bottom (rocks) vs. soft muddy bottom lake/pond for the carp.
Let's just not compare parking in a hospital parking which is the same price for everyone as the price to launch a boat somewhere. I have a choice with boat parking...I don't have a choice with hospital parking for a loved one.
Way to go Jack! A really big fish you got there. You know, you're learning from one of the best but I have a feeling that you're already better than your teacher. Thanks for the pictures and video clip.
Also known as the fishing moon will be out in all it's splendor tonight under clear skies (here anyway). Get out fishing and bring a camera. The moon should be really nice tonight between dusk and dawn.
Yup, since the middle of July, thousands of them in the yard, toads though, not frogs. I've never seen that many in one small area. I've been having trouble cutting the lawn.