Fisherpete Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 The May long weekend is when our family typically opens up the cottage, and this usually includes the following miseries: 1) Rain 2) More rain and maybe some cold 3) Lots of work 4) Little time to fish Well this year, things were a little different... The weather was perfect. More than perfect for May. All 3 brothers able to make it on the same weekend - rare, and perfect. Lots to be done - yes, but many hands to do it. As for the fishing... We arrived on Saturday around noon, unloaded the food and gear, and anchored the boats in the shallows as no docks were in yet. I wasted no time, and opened an 88c can of Walmart corn niblets (uh oh, should I have sprung the extra 50c for Del Monte?). I waded out around 100 feet from my shoreline, and spread the corn out over a small area, The water there was less than 2 feet deep. I headed back, and Paul and I cast out lines into the baited area. We then walked over and picked up the first section of dock to put in, and before getting back to the water, my rod doubled over and the reel began to scream out line! Was this a sign of things to come for the weekend? Absolutely. Simply put, they carping was on fire - the best I have ever experienced. One 88c can a day kept fish coming on a steady basis. And I spend HOW much on ONE musky lure?!?! Here`s the numbers from the 3 days... 42 landed, 4 lost New PB`s for virtually everyone... including my own at 35 inches - which I did twice! Four 34 inchers First mirror ever for any of us (landed by my son Nick) - and I lost another on Monday. I don`t think any were less than 10 pounds - seriously! And the best part - this was all accomplished while we worked!!! 10 sections of dock put in, a fence put up, the property raked (and it was not done in the fall, so you can imagine...) and much more. Cast out, put the rod in the holder, clip on a bell if we were away from the dock working... awesome, and sooooo easy Oh yeah - I almost lost a rod to a carp... GENIUS TIP - always, always, lock that rod into the holder... don`t forget the strap on the Scotty or else you WILL have to run after your rod like a madman! (Yes, I saved the rod) (Yes, I caught the fish, 33 incher) (Yes, it took me an hour today to totally take apart, wash the sand out and relube the reel hahaha!!!) Everyone truly had a great time. Here`s a taste. Fisherpete Will Paul Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenzy31 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Now that is carp-tastic action! You guys got into some real hogs Pete, nice going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spincast Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 woah, those are some tanks! nice workout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Wow! What a great weekend for you and the family! You know Pete...there's probably 100's of guys in Europe right now searching through your old posts here trying to get a fix on the location of your cottage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Well done nothing like getting work done and getting interrupted to catch a big fish. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Pike Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Wow, that is a great weekend of fishing! Lots of big, bruising gold you guys got yourself there! Congratualations and some really nice pics of the hogs too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 That's a solid carp report man! Sounds like a wicked weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jds63 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 wow those are all great fish ... looks like an awesome weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpierre Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Gotta love those lips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunkerhunter Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Dude, that's insane! Great report as well. Some beasts in there for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locnar Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Awesome! Thems some big dutty carps! That last one is one ugly lookin mirror carp. Congrats on the excellent weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 gross...no offense, but gross. Not sure I could even touch one of those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 looks like a awesome weekend to me congrats on having a blast and getting work done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Great catch for sure.... That's a lot of carp... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Looks like a great day on the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I'm a happy camper if I only catch one...that many would blow my mind !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Good thing I don't carp fish, because I know where those pics were taken I can almost see my boat in the background S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Pete... I'm going to suggest you try an 88 cent can of corn for your muskie fishing, because with luck and numbers like that, surely to God it'll work out for ya. Awesome dood! The best carp numbers with goodies report I've read in some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhenrygsr Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Wow looks like an awesome time. Hope the fishing is great and the boat is treating you well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammercarp Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Some nice carp there and a lot of smiling faces. Fish and have fun. What it's all about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherpete Posted May 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 (edited) LOL Bunk!!! I can see it now... 13" Grandma with a corn on the cob hanging off each treble... Edited May 25, 2013 by Fisherpete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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