bassjnkie Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 I was told about a lake in the area that holds carp. 20mins from home I decided to have a look around. There were 3 big parking lots. One spot has a nice platform right at the bank. I wasn’t going to fish but just check the area. Well….. I couldn’t resist…..I’m a fisherman… So I get the chair, new Middy waggler rod, scopex Cukk, net and a can of sweet corn. As I get to the platform I noticed a lot of fizzing going on. I put on my favorite Jaxon float and plum the depth. Turns out the depth are from 1’ to 2’. I cast my line in about 18” depth and toss out a small amount of corn. Within 15mins of casting, the first carp is on, running and running it took me forever to bring it in on a 6lb hook length. Landed it, took a picture and let it swim. Cast out again followed by a small amount corn. 15mins go by and the float disappears, FISH ON… Much smaller than the first it was easier to handle. It is definitely a great place, will be back soon. The only problem with this place: there are people everywhere that stop to ask questions, I missed some bites while chatting. I went to fish an hour but ended staying there for two cause of the interruptions. It’s worth it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Always nice to find a great spot close to home! I love that at the beginning of the post you "weren't going to fish", but at the end of the post "I was only going to fish for an hour" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Good stuff. Lucky you had emergency corn in the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammercarp Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 WTG Daniel. It is nice to find a swim close to home. Personally I am not troubled by people that stop to chat. I enjoy it most times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 emergency can of corn !!! and yes you said you were not going to fish ,but had a can in the car !!! great post cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjnkie Posted June 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 The emergency can is in the glove box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Good stuff. I actually liked when people talked to me when I used to carp the Ottonobee. Especially the kids who were fishing pan fish and would swarm me when I caught "huge" carp haha. Now when I'm trouting... Leave me alone haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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