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 Nov 23 2005, 07:27 PM
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 (happily semi-retired) coach  Group: CAG Member Posts: 7935 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Arlington, MA Member No.: 138  |
I had the pleasure to fish with a new carp angler (Corey) quite a few times in the past few weeks. He's very enthusiastic, learns fast, and is a real nice guy. Plus he makes great sandwiches!
 When discussing with Corey, two topics tend to come back quite often. The Red Sox (yeah, another fan) and Felisha. Who is Felisha? Well, Corey's girlfriend. Who is usually quite busy working very hard while we fish... <_< So we had a plan to make Felisha catch carp. She did it before a couple of times, but definitely needed to catch more.  Today was the day! We started at a local warm water discharge, without any discharge of (cold or warm) water... Wasn't good. We were freezing and not catching... Time to move! -------------------- Jerome Moisand, Arlington MA
Carp angling as it should be, fishing for fun and having fun! Si vis carpio, para baitum... |
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Nov 23 2005, 07:32 PM
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(happily semi-retired) coach Group: CAG Member Posts: 7935 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Arlington, MA Member No.: 138 |
So we moved to the spot where our last fish-in in MA was located. We parked the cars nearby in a "cars will be towed" area where I knew from experience cars are never towed!
I wasn't quite sure we would catch a lot given the cold front and low temperature, but was pretty sure we'd catch at least a few. So the first rod was in the water. 30 seconds later, Felisha was connected with her first carp of the day, a nice 9 pounder! A few pics, we recast at the same spot, and one minute later, Corey does it as well! The two lovebirds were bouncing with excitement! 
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-------------------- Jerome Moisand, Arlington MA
Carp angling as it should be, fishing for fun and having fun! Si vis carpio, para baitum... |
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Nov 23 2005, 07:35 PM
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(happily semi-retired) coach Group: CAG Member Posts: 7935 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Arlington, MA Member No.: 138 |
I thought that after a handful of fish, they would be frightened and move away. But no, we were landing them one after the another. Always the same rod (I couldn't find the time to use another rod!) and the same spot. So we took turns!
Here is Felisha who quickly became expert at playing the fish. And me with a nice ghostie.
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-------------------- Jerome Moisand, Arlington MA
Carp angling as it should be, fishing for fun and having fun! Si vis carpio, para baitum... |
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Nov 23 2005, 07:38 PM
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 The Fishing is on!!!! Group: CAG Member Posts: 4375 Joined: 1-November 05 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 1389 |
I'm loving this keep it coming
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Nov 23 2005, 07:41 PM
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(happily semi-retired) coach Group: CAG Member Posts: 7935 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Arlington, MA Member No.: 138 |
Fish after fish, numbers were growing. 9 fish, 12 fish, etc.
I finally succeeded to cast my 2nd rod, and of course, we got a double! And then Felisha had those magical words: we will catch 30 carp. Now, I don't know about you, but I have never seen 30 carp being caught on a day (actually half a day). My best score is 20 fish, and this was exceptional! Oh, and we're Nov 23rd, we're in Boston, and it's COLD outside! So I thought, well, we're real lucky if this school of fish stays there until we have 20 of them, but then this will dry out. The spirit of my wife then whispered to my ear: "shut up and fish, women are always right!". Sure, honey, sure! <_<
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-------------------- Jerome Moisand, Arlington MA
Carp angling as it should be, fishing for fun and having fun! Si vis carpio, para baitum... |
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Nov 23 2005, 07:45 PM
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(happily semi-retired) coach Group: CAG Member Posts: 7935 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Arlington, MA Member No.: 138 |
So far, we were catching relatively small fish, the best one was this 9 pounder Felisha landed to start with.
Then Corey had a run. And this one wouldn't stop. And stayed deep. Obviously a nicer fish. I urged him to take his own sweet time before bring this one close to shore. It turns out to be a hefty 18 pounder, which is a real big fish out there! And a new PB common carp for Corey! Corey & Felisha were bouncing again! 
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-------------------- Jerome Moisand, Arlington MA
Carp angling as it should be, fishing for fun and having fun! Si vis carpio, para baitum... |
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Nov 23 2005, 07:54 PM
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(happily semi-retired) coach Group: CAG Member Posts: 7935 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Arlington, MA Member No.: 138 |
Things started to slow down a bit. Meaning that it was taking a few minutes to get a take instead of a few seconds. 24 carp, 25 carp... Could it be possible that we do reach 30 carp in half a day?
 We were out of method mix (the use of hemp may have explained the feeding frenzy). Time was running, and we had to leave soon. Carp #26. I started to do some math. I want Felisha to catch #30. So she has to play #27, we take turns and maybe she'll do it! Carp #27. Oh no, we lose it (we didn't lose many today, five I think). A new run, and this time, Felisha nails it like a pro. It's getting slower. We have 3 rods in the water now. I really fear that the feeding will end. Carp #28, one more take for Corey. I decide to use a 4th rod, and starts adding sweet corn as bait. We used pescaviva scopex and sweet corn with equal success. This 4th rod will never touch the water... <_< Carp #29, this one is for me. It's quickly landed, we recast with our hearts pounding. Can we do it? Will it stop at the last minute?  Well, it didn't take long, and Felisha was once again fighting a feisty carp. And it is expertly landed. Her prediction was right. WE CAUGHT 30 CARP TODAY! Yes, the pics of this fish are just awful (dopey the 1st forgot his digital camera -that's me-), so we just had a very poor camera. But hey, this is carp #30, an historic moment in Boston's fishing history! 
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-------------------- Jerome Moisand, Arlington MA
Carp angling as it should be, fishing for fun and having fun! Si vis carpio, para baitum... |
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Nov 23 2005, 07:59 PM
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(happily semi-retired) coach Group: CAG Member Posts: 7935 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Arlington, MA Member No.: 138 |
Sure enough, my car was towed as you probably guessed from the introduction. Oh well, we went to get it, the usual rip-off took place, but I didn't care that much.
We took 30 fish and had a fantastic day. This is all that counts.  The lesson of the day: as I've said many times, when it comes to fishing, listen to your better half. They tend to be right, however crazy this might sound... 
-------------------- Jerome Moisand, Arlington MA
Carp angling as it should be, fishing for fun and having fun! Si vis carpio, para baitum... |
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Nov 23 2005, 08:04 PM
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 Advanced Member  Group: CAG Member Posts: 107 Joined: 19-June 05 Member No.: 1188 |
way to go jerome,corey,fefe.......
 looks like you all had alot of fun. sorry to hear you got towed,the parking is awful there........ |
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Nov 23 2005, 08:13 PM
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 ROCK THE RED ...GO CAPS Group: State Chair Posts: 9348 Joined: 13-October 03 From: washington dc Member No.: 429 |
QUOTE (Jerome @ Nov 23 2005, 08:54 PM) (the use of hemp may have explained the feeding frenzy). Jerome was that you or the fish? great story and corey congrats on the new PB. as far as felicia goes.... looks like ya got a keeper there
--------------------  MARK Washington, DC Chairman Catch a man a fish, and you can sell it to him. Teach a man to fish, and you ruin a wonderful business opportunity... "BE AFRAID TO DIE ,UNTIL YOU HAVE WON SOME VICTORY FOR HUMANITY" Fishing is the chance to wash one's soul with pure air. It brings meekness and inspiration, reduces our egoism, soothes our troubles and shames our wickedness. It is discipline in the equality of men--for all men are equal before fish.etcp reigns supreme --President Herbert Hoover , New York Herald Tribune, May 10, 1947. "I know the human being and fish can coexist peacefully." GWB 9/2000 on second thought .....bad idea. |
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Nov 23 2005, 08:16 PM
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 I can name my own title Group: CAG Member Posts: 3235 Joined: 19-September 05 Member No.: 1345 |
thats it. Im going down to that river again if I have to walk. Nice job everyone
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Nov 23 2005, 08:25 PM
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The Fishing is on!!!! Group: CAG Member Posts: 4375 Joined: 1-November 05 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 1389 |
Nicely done Jerome, we had a blast, 5 weeks left and counting, thats a few more times we can go again. As for getting towed that was a stinker, look at this pour guy calling 911.
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Nov 23 2005, 10:12 PM
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Back to fishing... Group: Forum Guest Posts: 22434 Joined: 2-May 03 From: Lowell, MA, USA Member No.: 197 |
Bravo! Congrats on a great day and a new PB...
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Nov 23 2005, 10:18 PM
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 Obsessed Carper  Group: CAG Member Posts: 503 Joined: 5-November 05 Member No.: 1393 |
Hey, J! That's a sweet story. But all the fish looked alike. Are you sure you didn't use the same fish for all those pics? Just jokin'! It's great to see that people like you help others out. Keep spreading the good word about our beloved carp!
-------------------- If you want fish, go to the market! Leave the carp at the lake!
Located in LaSalle, Colorado! **New Winter PB Common: 22 lbs** pb common: 39lbs pb grass: 45lbs pb buffalo: 18lbs pb koi: 10 lbs pb mirror: 5 lbs pb channel cat: 37lbs pb flathead: 58lbs pb blue cat: 69lbs If you don't go try it how do you know if you like it? |
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Nov 23 2005, 10:18 PM
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 no snow please Group: CAG Member Posts: 8285 Joined: 22-February 03 From: Washington, NJ Member No.: 111 |
WTG Guys
good job and congrats onthe new PB
-------------------- Miguel/ NJ
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