Rich Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Sugarpacket and I headed to my favourite Lake Erie tributary carp spot with high hopes this afternoon. Though the decision to go was made far too quickly and without thinking I grabbed one of my spinning rods rigged with 8lb Fireline. Don't get me wrong, I love Fireline, but when fishing on bottom around a lot of logs, sticks and pads for big fish, the stuff don't stand a chance. Long story short, any and all big carp I had on today (3) were lost rather abruptly due to frays and break-offs. My advice (to myself) .. always stick to the mono when carpin! That being said, after losing a couple packs of hooks I did finally land a small carp. Sugarpacket stuck with worms while I used corn.. she was slaying just about every species in the creek except for carp. Rock bass, perch, bullheads, channels.. most notable fish for her tonight was a sheephead though. All good fun as usual, but I was pretty peeved about losing those big girls to break-offs. Kicked myself in the teeth all night about bringing the wrong rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptmpete Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Nice going Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 You got way more action than I did last night Rich... Great job, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Looks like a great spot to fish at, you'll get the big girls next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappieperchhunter Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 (edited) I recognize that spot!!!! A little greener then when I was there last April. Glad to see you two getting a few. And welcome back to OFC after your long time off. Also congrats with the weight loss...good on you for sticking to it. Edited June 3, 2009 by crappieperchhunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooked Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Nice going Rich.........and man, you are back........with a vegeance, I can see it in your eyes. Good stuff man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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