Made the cover

[MJL]

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

[misfish]

I was fishing with a famous angler,and I didnt even know it.

 

Well done Mike.

[Leecher]

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

[Terry]

very cool

[Sinker]

Congrats Mike!! Great photo!!

 

S.

[GBW]

Good on ya, congrats! So are you booked for a flight to the UK soon for a co-signing of the book?

[bassjnkie]

Awesome!! Congrats!

[bushart]

Right On

[Roy]

Some people are born for greatness. In your case Mike, there was never a doubt in my mind. Congratulations sir.

[irishfield]

Good stuff Mike! Great way to start off the new season!

[Tybo]

Well that`s just FANTASTIC Mike.

[niagarangler89]

Congrats man, that's awesome!!

[The Urban Fisherman]

great pic buddy! Congrats!

[Christopheraaron]

Nice photo Mike! keep it up!

Edited April 15, 2012 by Richmond Hill fisher

[manitoubass2]

Congrats!!!!!

 

That is really cool, you must be super happy!

[BillM]

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

[Twocoda]

Faneastic !!!! Congrates

[hammercarp]

Congratulations Mike. That was great to see.

[DRIFTER_016]

I don't know why Mike but this is kind of what I was expecting to see. :rofl2:

 

[spinnerdoc]

Mike can I have your autograph?

[tb4me]

Awesome Mike! I hope you get a cut of the book sales!

[MJL]

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

[misfish]

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.

[MJL]

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

[Photoz]

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!