MJL Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Last summer I posted a carp fishing report with a few underwater pics. Someone out there spotted them and contacted me asking to use a couple for a book he wanted to publish. I didn’t think much of it but after a couple e-mails, a deal was made. 9 months later, who would’ve thought? The fish in the picture was landed by Frozen-Fire using his 13’6” Diamondback float rod and centrepin...The hair rig in the picture was tied by yours truly so technically, that makes it my fish too Pretty cool to say the least. I don’t have the book in my hands yet but I’m definitely looking forward to reading it when it makes it over from the UK. Contributing writers to the book (like Ken Townley) have been instrumental to the way I fish for carp myself - I've been reading his articles since I was 6. Unlike one former fishing magazine editor on this forum, I didn’t splurge and buy a car. I did buy a new underwater housing though...Hoping to take some timelapse pics of salmon & steelhead migrating up rivers as well as carp feeding close to shore Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 I was fishing with a famous angler,and I didnt even know it. Well done Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 That's just AMAZING Mike With your writing & photography skills and not to mention your great knowledge of the species, it's no surprise to me to see you land that kind of deal Congrats TE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 very cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Congrats Mike!! Great photo!! S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Good on ya, congrats! So are you booked for a flight to the UK soon for a co-signing of the book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjnkie Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Awesome!! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Right On Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Some people are born for greatness. In your case Mike, there was never a doubt in my mind. Congratulations sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Good stuff Mike! Great way to start off the new season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tybo Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Well that`s just FANTASTIC Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niagarangler89 Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Congrats man, that's awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 great pic buddy! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 (edited) Nice photo Mike! keep it up! Edited April 15, 2012 by Richmond Hill fisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Congrats!!!!! That is really cool, you must be super happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Mike, that's awesome!!!!!! I've got a similar waterproof softcase for my 60D, haven't had the stones to put it in the water yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Faneastic !!!! Congrates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammercarp Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Congratulations Mike. That was great to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 I don't know why Mike but this is kind of what I was expecting to see. :rofl2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinnerdoc Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Mike can I have your autograph? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tb4me Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Awesome Mike! I hope you get a cut of the book sales! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted April 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Thanks guys I don't know why Mike but this is kind of what I was expecting to see. :rofl2: Not quite Dave...But I do have to admit that the guy on that cover page is one handsome looking fellow Mike, that's awesome!!!!!! I've got a similar waterproof softcase for my 60D, haven't had the stones to put it in the water yet Bill, Risk = Reward...Totally worth it! I've been watching various online vids on youtube for the Canon 1D X...That, along with perhaps the new 24-70mm f/2.8 II L would be the ULTIMATE combo to dunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Mike can I have your autograph? I fished with the famous one today. I didnt get an autograph,I just got to fish with another great angler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 I fished with the famous one today. I didnt get an autograph,I just got to fish with another great angler. Brian, if you want an autograph, I can sign the new float stick that Spiel is building for you and he can epoxy right over it. It'll last forever that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoz Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Next we'll see a shot of you & Justin Beiber,on the front page of the Sun, with HIM holding your fish up! Where would a person pick up a copy of the book . . . . it looks VERY interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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