Carp Fishing for the first time.

[NAW]

So my plans for this weekend have not gone exactly as i thought they would. But I am still on track for tomorrow.

 

I ended up having to stay an extra hour at work on Friday, so that kibosh-ed my plans to get the boat ready on Friday night. nd this morning, my K9 SAR training went a little longer than expected. And then I got side tracked at Trombley's on the way back from training, sizing up a team-mate for her first compound bow.

 

Lucky for me, I have a very understanding wife. She let me take off for a few hours tonight.

 

I got the boat in the water, and my spots baited!

 

I know there are likely more riveting threads happening on OFC right now. But I have been eagerly awaiting launching my boat for a few weeks now. So I thought I would share some pictures with you guys.

 

This morning at my SAR training. It was a nice morning to be in the bush.

 

I'll take spring snow over spring rain any day.

 

This was a nice wetland we where searching near.

 

Our "victim" (SAR Volunteer) found a nice sheltered spot to sit and hide while it was snowing.

 

But that didn't stop our K9. She's a vetran SAR K9, with lots of experience. She picked up his sent 250 meters away, and bolted straight to him.

 

The "victims" job is to keep quiet until we get there. So for a few minutes while we smashed thru the bush, she was barking her brains out in his face 6" from his ear! Poor guy...

And to boot. She whaled him in the crotch twice afterwards, when she got her reward toy.. Both times dropped him to his knees. SAR volunteers like that deserve a pat in the back..

 

Here is my launch site across the road from my house.

 

Couple shots of the area.

 

 

The Merc fired right up. Can't really complain with that.

 

 

I bet these folks thinks I'm half retarded..

 

Dropped these in two locations near a decent sized creak that flows in to the lake. About 4' of water is the deepest I could find...

 

 

Well see what tomorrow brings. The floater suite was on. And the snow as flying. I hope I don't have to shovel her out tomorrow morning.

 

 

Even if I don't get a sniff... It will be nice to get out on the water for a morning.

Edited April 21, 2013 by N.A.W

[NAW]

I'm not sure what's up with Photobucket... I posted these pics the same as I always have.. and for some reason, when you click on the picture to see the actual size, it takes you to a photobucket page... That's different.

[Mike Pike]

Great report and pics, NAW. Very interesting what you're training for. Do you guys draw straws to decide who gets to be the 'victim?' Cuz I hate to lose that one! lol

 

Good luck tomorrow and thanks for the report..

[Old Ironmaker]

Man you are putting a lot of effort into it, hope it pays off for ya.

 

Rich, not everybody lives on Erie where there are 100000 carp for every windmill, actually thousands more.

 

Want to catch a carp? Get a can of sweet corn, eat it with supper, come down to Haldimand County shoreline, drive along with the window open, when you hear splashing stop you have found the carp. Go down to the shore and pick out your winning fish. Walk into the water about 5 feet and pick up your 30 pound fish, if you have a good back pick up a 35 pounder. If that's not legal, throw a line and hook amongst them and hold on Nelly!!!!!!

 

Seriously, it's a bit early for easy Pickens. A few more weeks of warmer weather and the spawn is on, 50F water temps. They stay in close to shore spawning until June 1st here, or later, when they are in full on Love mode they aren't very interested in anything else. Nothing like seeing a 30 lb male submarine strait out of the water saying to a prospective girlfriend, "look at me".

[hammercarp]

I am really enjoying this thread. Lots of great advice .Hope you find those carp and hook some good ones.The only thing I can add is after looking at a map I would say the best bet would be those creek mouths along the north shore. One more thing. A pack bait made from cheap fresh ground bread will help to keep your baited hook on top of the silt.

Edited April 22, 2013 by hammercarp

[NAW]

Great report and pics, NAW. Very interesting what you're training for. Do you guys draw straws to decide who gets to be the 'victim?' Cuz I hate to lose that one! lol

 

Good luck tomorrow and thanks for the report..

 

Thanks Mike. I made it out for an hour or so. I didn't see any fish near where I baited. But I did see a few on the other side of the lake. No takers.

 

Rich, not everybody lives on Erie where there are 100000 carp for every windmill, actually thousands more.

 

Might have to give that a try if I'm ever down that way.

 

I am really enjoying this thread. Lots of great advice .Hope you find those carp and hook some good ones.The only thing I can add is after looking at a map I would say the best bet would be those creek mouths along the north shore. One more thing. A pack bait made from cheap fresh ground bread will help to keep your baited hook on top of the silt.

Thanks very much for the tips! I did try along the north shore for a bit. But didn't see any fish. I'll keep checking along there.

 

I know they are there. I just need to find them.