Photoz Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Didn't do too well up in the Kawarthas yesterday . . one just under 20 . . . missed several on a barbless hook . . . using a non-baitrunner style-type reel (Stradic 6000) leaving almost NO tension can be tricky getting a good hookset as a carp is screaming out line, an inch of slack, a good head-shake . . . . GONE!! My fishin' pal, Rodpody landed 9 though . . mostly in the 12 - 15 pound range, with one close to 20. This is the 20 pounder givin' Rodpody a tussle . . . . Finally the 20 pounder patiently lays on the beach, waiting for the hook to be pulled . . and he'll live to fight another day! BUT . . . . . THIS is what made my day today . . . I picked up a good carp rod at half price last summer, and just lately found a 2 year old (never been used) Stradic 6000 to slap on it. I'd tried it several times, but missed every fish I was shooting for . . . . until this morning when I nailed this 18 pound mirror carp. Only the 4th one I've caught . . . nice way to 'christen' new gear! Carp are being very finicky though, a lotta line bumps, and hit & runs . . . then sometimes perfectly quiet for several hours. Water's still a bit cold up there for the spawn, but sure is a great week to take holidays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Great report and pics Photoz!!! The best way to consistantly hook Carp is to tie on a 3/o circle hook, bait up with your favorite, tighten drag all the way down, cast, prop rod up, go back to the car for something you forgot, return and wonder where in the hell your rod and reel went! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFSC Kevin Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 to be honest photoz, that pic of the carp gives me the creeps for some reason.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandman Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Mirror Carp are awsome! My brother (AKA BRAD) caught a beauty of about 16-18 pounds about 10 years ago. Way to go man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wask Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 to be honest photoz, that pic of the carp gives me the creeps for some reason.. Im going to have to agree, I find that a little creepy as well. But I guess the fight and fun outweighs the 'creepiness' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsn Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Nice mirror I have yet to land one in my carp fishing career. I hear they fight harder or is it my imagination. dsn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelvarnson Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Count me amongst the 'creeped' as well....yikes. It's not a bad picture at all, and it's a spectacular animal, but I feel like it's looking at me or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Who was finger painting all over your carp? WTG MTP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Hey Steve...that mirror carp looks like it could be a sister of the one Greg caught... BTW...Where is the young lad?...Chasing girls instead of carp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder that's for sure. Nice fish Steve. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 wicked fish steve!! i have yet to land a mirror as well ... christening your combo with your 4th mirror, that setup's gotta be special did it fight harder than the usual common? the one greg got is a beauty too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyk Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Very nice mirror carp. I once caught one way back in the Holland River. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carp Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Good shooting Photos. Keep at it. The 40 pounders will have to come visit sometime. I anxiously await the pics of those beauties. All the best luck Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfville Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Steve, you didn't photoshop the photos, the first one gave away where that was. I caught this one at the exact spot, a 20lb mirror. They are probably brothers and sisters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Looks like you had a wonderful day Steve! That is one nice fish... Cheers, Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoz Posted May 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Beansie . .. . I was thinking the exact same thing when I netted that fish .. . . same spot as Greg got his . . . . although I think Greg's might have been a shade bigger. This one DID put up a helluva scrap, took about 15 minutes to get him in to shore, another 5 to corral 'im in the net! The crafty bugger 'played' around for a good 10 minutes, constantly setting my buzzer off while pushing my wire feeder all over bottom, trying to get EVERY morsel out of it. After fighting for nearly 20 minutes I didn't have time to set my tripod up to get me in the shot (if you thought that fish was ugly . . . . ?) so I just snapped a couple quick shots & put him back, so as not to do it any harm. As for 'Photoshopping' out the background, if you haven't been there, it looks like the shore of ANY lake or river . . . . plus, most of the carp outfitters have it PLAINLY marked on the maps they supply for their Brit tourists . . . . but, up there there are DOZENS of similar spots . . . . most produce lotsa carp! I WAS gonna rest up today, but I figure I'll squeeze ONE MORE day up there . .. . gas prices are a killer on going up there EVERY day . . . . but I'll just cut out eating? I've gotta get some shots today of an amazing 'tree duck,' anybody ever heard of a mallard nesting 40' up, in the broken-off hollow stub of a tree? I'll post a shot of this duck in her 'tree fortress' when I get back, it's a lo o o o o n g drop for the l'il ducklings when they hatch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Nice report and great pic. Congrats on the Mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Great catch and pics. The only thing holier IMO, would be a 40lb mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Wow...what an awesome report Photoz!!! I've seen pics and read about mirrors on European sites, but had no idea that they could be found here. Congrats on your 4th ever catch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wask Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 People photoshope their photos so you don't see where they are carp fishing? Wow, I didn't realize it was such a secret society. I run into carp holes wading the Otonoabee and the Trent Canal system almost every time I am out... maybe I can sell this information... haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 (edited) People photoshope their photos so you don't see where they are carp fishing? Wow, I didn't realize it was such a secret society. I run into carp holes wading the Otonoabee and the Trent Canal system almost every time I am out... maybe I can sell this information... haha. There are thousands of carp out there but there is certainly a finite amount of spots on shore where people can fish (be it for carp, steelhead, salmon, bass, pike, etc). There seems to be a current trend of land privatization along with commercial development (again privatization). All it takes is a few bad anglers who leave garbage on the bank for areas to be closed. I was saddened when I found empty cans of corn lying on the bank along with empty hook and egg sinker packages at one of my favourite spots (Not to mention the timmy's cups) - The garbage can was 10ft away. Would you let your child play with razor sharp canned corn lids or hooks carelessly tossed on the grass? Similarly, I've heard of many cases where dogs have ingested discarded fishing hooks, line, sinkers, etc. The fact is, the WWW is a public space for anyone to gain access to. Most of us have passed the point of believing that everyone who frequents this web-site, along with others, share the same level of appreciation of our natural resources that we have. Not everyone follows the fishing regulations and not everyone treats their catch with respect. This past weekend, a father with his 2 young daughters I met were disappointed that they couldn't fish 2 local parks because the city closed the park to fishing - Most likely due to the large amounts of garbage left behind. The father had fished them for years. It's always sad when you lose a great fishing spot close to home. Edited May 31, 2007 by MJL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Pike Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 A realy beauty Steve! I'm still waiting for my first Mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Great report and congrats on breaking in the new gear. Cool looking fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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