jediangler Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Had some time this afternoon to get the yak out and try for some Alder lake carp in New Dundee. Got on the water at 1pm and fished until 3pm. I managed two smallish carp (14-16") but they are going into spawning mode and weren't all that interested in a meal. I was fishing shallow and got snagged on stumps and lay downs several times before I snagged on this fellow. I thought I had hooked another log, until I pulled it to the surface. He was none too happy with me. I put my paddle next to him to give it some perspective. The blade on that paddle is 18" long and 6" wide. I guestimated the shell to be 24" long and I wasn't getting any closer to measure it. His head was the same size as my fist. I cut the line about 8" above the jig to save my fingers any damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Once bass season opens Alders a great place for flippin pads for bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediangler Posted May 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 There are also crappie in there, but I couldn't get any to co-operate today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozen-fire Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Nice snapping turtle! Personal best? haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joonmoon Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Watch yur finners fur sure...lol. Thats a biggun. The Craps are prolly up into the brush along shoreline by now. Wind wasn't too bad for ya eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 He looked right pissed hahah, bad turtle. Went to a local spot yesterday myself, carp splashing everywhere in the sticks but could not get any to bite. Maybe next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Great pics Jedi I have never snagged one of those...i aint complaining though Did you catch the carp on the yellow twisty tail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediangler Posted May 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) Limeyangler I loaded up the jig & grub with scent and casted it into the shallows and let it sit. I had to re-scent every cast because it washed away so quickly. A couple of guys were getting them on corn where I launched the kayak. Edited May 4, 2009 by jediangler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 WOW that's a big turtle Wise decision on your part for not even trying to get to your jig At that size could of taken a few fingers out Thanks for sharing Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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