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carp fishing from a kayak


jediangler

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Went down to Snider's flats by the Grand river to try out my kayak and several new upgrades that I've added since last year. I put larger wheels on my kayak cart which made the 1km walk from the car to the ponds a breeze. I fished for 2hrs from 1pm - 3pm for crappie with a small jig before I got a hit. When I set the hook I knew I didn't have a crappie on. It dogged down deep and pulled me around for ten minutes before I could get it to the surface. That's when I found I had tail hooked a 31" carp. I landed it and needed the pliers to get the hook out. I then used my new camera mount to take a pic before releasing it back unharmed. I estimated it somewhere between 12-15lbs. Maybe some experienced carp guys can make a more accurate guess.

 

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I had a blast with this fish and may consider trying for carp again from the yak.

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lol

u should have kept her as a pet

and take her out when you go out in your kayak lol

 

Must have been fun getting pulled around

i remember back in the days going out in rubber dingys and getting pulled around by big northern pike

Nice catch

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Thanks all. That really was as much fun as I've had in the kayak.

 

Roy all you have to do is ask my wife, she'll tell you how childish I can be.

 

TbayBoy there's nothing like kayak fishing. If you get a chance, give it a try. It's like wearing a pair of chest waders that go in all depths of water.

 

bookoobeast when I get out again I'll take some pics of the camera mount. It is made up of hockey sticks a peanut butter jar and parts of two different tripods.

 

Also I was using the new Fireline Crystal line and really liked it, very sensative and strong. I was using 10lb test that has 4lb diameter.

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