Rich Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Sugarpacket and I got Splenda a babysitter for my b-day and headed down for some local carp on the Mighty Lynn. To be honest with the amount of times we've pounded this spot plus the cold weather I didn't expect to catch anything but just enjoyed getting out. We made a pit stop at Timmies and were on the water by the crack of noon. I set up my high-tech carping equipment and was good to go. Remember, these are spry fish, so always bury your Timmies cup rod holder deep into the snow to avoid slippage. It wasn't long before I was into the first little guy of the day. It was a good opportunity to test out my new net, which worked great. After a short tussle this little dude was on shore. Sugarpacket headed up a little further than me to try and coax one out of the current. No luck up there.. lots of bites but no hookups. A little while later I was into another one, this one was a good one. After a pretty long and drawn out fight (considering it's January) I managed to bring this carp into the net. Not a bad one for this spot. Finally, after discussing some tips with Sugarpacket she gave in and tried my approach. It wasn't long before she got into her only carp of the day. A smaller one, but scrappy nonetheless. Lots of fun. And that's the sum of all the carp action that day. Afterwards had a gourmet dinner at Arby's (LOL) and saw a movie. The Bucket List - awesome movie. How can you go wrong with Jack Nicholson though. Thanks Sugarpacket for the awesome birthday fishin' trip looking forward to many more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Sounds like you had a wonderful Birthday Rich... Great post! And HB Cheers Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Nice fish. And Happy Birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherof3 Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 nice winter carp and happy birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Pike Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Really enjoying your winter carping posts, Rich. As popular as carp fishing is in Europe, I wonder if they carp fish in the wintertime over there? Or is it just for hardy Canadians!!! You just don't see any anglers posing with snow covered carp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Happy Birthday Rich! Cold or not, it's always great to catch some fish. Great job you two for braving the temps and giving your best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Yipes Rich...It's too cold to be jumping in the water to retrieve your rod and reel...I hope your drag is set real loose... Especially on your birthday !!!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyk Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 happy bday, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmaster4 Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 nice fish and Happy Birthday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Hey Happy B day Rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Yipes Rich...It's too cold to be jumping in the water to retrieve your rod and reel...I hope your drag is set real loose... Especially on your birthday !!!... Bah, I just make the wife do the dirty work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Ya happy Birthday Rich why is it that it never looks cold where you live Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bly Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Happy Birthday Rich!! Always enjoy your and Sugarpacket's reports.....fish and humor!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepps Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 happy birthday bro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley Cooper Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Happy birthday Rich... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Happy Birthday Rich, all the best to you !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhook Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 All the best man!!! Carp + B day and a wife who lands the fish... you got it made bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Happy B'day and great Carpin'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Happy belated birthday Rich. Looks like you have a happening family going there. Nice report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Happy b-day Rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Happy Birthday Rich. Looks like it was a great way to spend your birthday, fishing with someone you love Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Happy belated Rich. Looks like a great way to spend the birthday. Hope you had a good one. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 good report and happy bday! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I really ought to try some of this carp fishing. Looks like a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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