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• Gain acceptance of the carp as an exciting and challenging sportfish.
• Become better carp anglers, assist others and encourage them to join us. • Treat the carp with respect. Promote the release of trophy-size carp. Encourage others to do the same. • Most of all: go fishing, share with others, and have fun! |
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 May 12 2006, 06:19 AM
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 Proud owner of two towels & wishy-washy dichotomist.  Group: CAG_Member Posts: 2443 Joined: 27-October 03 From: Salem, MA. Member No.: 439  |
QUOTE (ctcarper @ May 11 2006, 02:35 PM) Looks like we may be back up to 10, Mark may be bringing his friend Dave "Doobs". -Mike/CT  Mike/Bob If there is a discrepancy in the team sizes, say only X CT members, then you could just count the scores of the top X anglers from each team to determine how thoroughly MA has kicked the butt of CT-and-friends......or vice versa. As I will undoubtedly blank this will means that I drop off the MA list!  On the weather front. We ARE looking at serious rain, 10-15 mph ENE winds and cold (highs in the 40s). If anyone does have big brollies or other shelter make sure you bring it. In fact, if you have more than one bring 'em all and share. I'll be bringing my Fox Oval and a small (slightly leaky) bivvy. Drive safe everyone.....and lets hope we haul big time!  See you tomorrow. Iain. This post has been edited by redcoat: May 12 2006, 06:20 AM -------------------- Iain Murray
Salem, MA. Enculez mes vieilles bottes! |
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May 12 2006, 08:33 AM
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 Obsessed Carper  Group: CAG Member Posts: 1148 Joined: 22-January 05 From: Chase Mills, NY Member No.: 1005 |
QUOTE (redcoat @ May 12 2006, 06:19 AM) Mike/Bob If there is a discrepancy in the team sizes, say only X CT members, then you could just count the scores of the top X anglers from each team to determine how thoroughly MA has kicked the butt of CT-and-friends......or vice versa. As I will undoubtedly blank this will means that I drop off the MA list! On the weather front. We ARE looking at serious rain, 10-15 mph ENE winds and cold (highs in the 40s). If anyone does have big brollies or other shelter make sure you bring it. In fact, if you have more than one bring 'em all and share. I'll be bringing my Fox Oval and a small (slightly leaky) bivvy. Drive safe everyone.....and lets hope we haul big time! See you tomorrow. Iain. Hey Iain We have a few thoughts to balance the teams. We may let the short team draw a random name of a fisherman. They would then get the points that he or she earns. It could be good or bad. If they are two short they get to draw two names and so on. We could let someone from our team fish for their team. What ever works we will do it is all for fun anyway. I will be heading there today to bait up for the last time. Get ready for a wet fun day PS: Iain will not blank (there are some bull heads there) 
-------------------- PB Common 43.00 LBS NY
PB Mirror Carp 27 LBS NY PB Buffalo 38.7 LBS TX PB Lake Trout 10 LBS MI PB Walleye 9 LBS MI PB Blue Cat 42 LBS VA PB Channel Cat 16 LBS VA PB Flat Head Cat 39 LBS VA PB Striper 41 LBS NY PB LM Bass 6 LBS VA PB SM Bass 4.5 LBS NY PB Gar 14 LBS TN PB Blue Fish 17 LBS NJ PB Cod 35 LBS RI PB Pike 14 LBS CO |
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May 12 2006, 09:29 AM
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 I can name my own title Group: CAG_Member Posts: 2969 Joined: 8-June 05 From: Near Liberal Boston, Massachusetts, USA Member No.: 1163 |
Latest weather report for Lowell, MA says:
http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findwe...eekday=Saturday 13 MPH peak winds from East-North-East (that is from the right as you face the water and against the flow of the Merrimack river) and 95% chance of rain. See it as a chance not only to catch some nice fish but also as a chance to test how good your rain gear is  -Marius This post has been edited by supercarpio: May 12 2006, 09:35 AM -------------------- -Marius (aka Dr. A)
...St. Lawrence, Danube...USA, ROMANIA, "NEW and OLD EUROPE" - Carp addict... Contact me about carp fishing opportunities in Romania. |
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May 12 2006, 10:18 AM
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 Keeper of the crawfish oil... Group: CAG Member Posts: 2686 Joined: 22-February 03 From: Bethel, CT. Member No.: 116 |
Bring it on!
It will be sunny under my Trakker brolly!  I will aslo bring my other spare brolly for someong to use if needed. It will be an adventure... -Mike/CT --------------------   Proudly representing World Classic Baits Mike Dragone Bethel, CT USA Tri-State Carper Personal Best Common: 35lb, 8oz Personal Best Mirror: 42lb, 8oz Personal Best Grasser: 19lb, 4oz |
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May 12 2006, 10:29 AM
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Obsessed Carper Group: CAG Member Posts: 1219 Joined: 29-November 03 From: Beacon Hill MA Member No.: 467 |
Brolly city, my fox stalker will be with me!!!!!!!!!!!
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PB mirror 32lbs 8oz Crazy City Fisherman of the Charles River collector of vintage music gear father of 3 kids walker of dogs |
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 May 12 2006, 11:15 AM
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Obsessed Carper Group: CAG Member Posts: 1148 Joined: 22-January 05 From: Chase Mills, NY Member No.: 1005 |
I just spoke with Mike. We were talking about meeting in doors for the Peg draw. There is a Dunkin Donuts on Middlesex Rd. It will be on your left as you head to the Park. We could all meet there at 8 :15 get a hot coffee and a fishing partner.
Please call if you get lost. (781)354-1022 Bob -------------------- PB Common 43.00 LBS NY
PB Mirror Carp 27 LBS NY PB Buffalo 38.7 LBS TX PB Lake Trout 10 LBS MI PB Walleye 9 LBS MI PB Blue Cat 42 LBS VA PB Channel Cat 16 LBS VA PB Flat Head Cat 39 LBS VA PB Striper 41 LBS NY PB LM Bass 6 LBS VA PB SM Bass 4.5 LBS NY PB Gar 14 LBS TN PB Blue Fish 17 LBS NJ PB Cod 35 LBS RI PB Pike 14 LBS CO |
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May 12 2006, 04:27 PM
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 Having a Blast Group: CAG Member Posts: 6632 Joined: 7-February 03 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 8 |
Good luck everyone. Thanks again to all who put this together. I can already hear the bragging once the rights have been established.
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Brian Nordberg Quote, author unknown - "Good things come to those who bait." |
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May 12 2006, 06:58 PM
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 Obsessed Carper Group: CAG_Member Posts: 1936 Joined: 17-March 04 From: Central Connecticut Member No.: 605 |
Sorry guys, I just sent mike a PM because I have to drop out.
I fell down the stairs this morning and bashed a few of my ribs up pretty bad. I fell on a wooden wine box that was thankfully empty, the doc said it softened my fall. Well i'm off to bed to rest... Sorry about dropping out so late, G'Luck tomorrow all! Mark -------------------- Mark 'The Shark' Wade
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May 12 2006, 07:17 PM
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Good luck everybody. I wish you all well although it looks like Mother Nature will make things a bit wet for yoos ...
Im looking forward to the results ... Wish I was there. Rain or not. Dad was moved to Mt Sinai hospital in NYC. He will be operated on this Weds for a malignant brain tumor on his Paritial (sp?) lobe. Mt Sinai is a 30 min drive so Ill be going back and forth each day. Thanks all for your support. It really helps. Rob |
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May 12 2006, 07:35 PM
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 Uber Member  Group: CAG Member Posts: 263 Joined: 17-February 05 From: Agawam, MA Member No.: 1059 |
So are we meeting at the Dunkin Dounts or the park?
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May 12 2006, 08:00 PM
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Keeper of the crawfish oil... Group: CAG Member Posts: 2686 Joined: 22-February 03 From: Bethel, CT. Member No.: 116 |
QUOTE (krys @ May 12 2006, 07:35 PM) So are we meeting at the Dunkin Dounts or the park? Krys, I just spoke to Bob, we are meeting at Dunkin Donuts at 8am. -Mike -------------------- Proudly representing World Classic Baits Mike Dragone Bethel, CT USA Tri-State Carper Personal Best Common: 35lb, 8oz Personal Best Mirror: 42lb, 8oz Personal Best Grasser: 19lb, 4oz |
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May 12 2006, 08:38 PM
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 (happily semi-retired) coach Group: CAG Member Posts: 7935 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Arlington, MA Member No.: 138 |
Mike and Bob, I have the flags for the pegging and the banner. And the hoop nets.
But we're going to be VERY wet... Heavy rain for the entire day... This will sort out the real men...  I don't mind dropping out of the team and fish a bit by myself + do some stewarding + (try to!) take pics if we don't have enough CT participants. This should actually give a better chance to MA... Or I can cross the border and fish for CT... This should also give a better chance to MA... 
-------------------- 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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May 13 2006, 05:47 PM
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Proud owner of two towels & wishy-washy dichotomist. Group: CAG_Member Posts: 2443 Joined: 27-October 03 From: Salem, MA. Member No.: 439 |
QUOTE (Jerome @ May 12 2006, 08:38 PM) But we're going to be VERY wet... Heavy rain for the entire day... This will sort out the real men... What are you saying Jerome? Real men go home early or something? VERY, VERY, VERY wet actually!! Still a fun day and I'm sure I'll be dry by next weekend. I think Steve from CT was the top catcher in the individual and it was pretty close between the Bay State Carpers and Team Connecti-Carp for the team prize. I don't have the complete results as I had to leave right after the contest ended. At least 3 twenties caught. Biggest to Ed W. I had a 21 and Domm had a 20+ right on the 4pm close. Great bunch of anglers. Apologies to those I didn't get to talk to through being drawn on an end peg. Will hopefully see you all at the New England CAGI. Amy. Great chatting with you and I hope my leaky bivvy kept at least a little of the rain off you. Scott. Get well soon. Mike D. I owe you $16. Should I mail a check or can you wait until the CAGI? Big thanks to Bob G and Mike D for organising everything. Iain. -------------------- Iain Murray
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May 13 2006, 05:51 PM
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Obsessed Carper Group: CAG Member Posts: 1148 Joined: 22-January 05 From: Chase Mills, NY Member No.: 1005 |
 Well I just got back from the NEYC. Two good teams fished during a Monsoon. The rain just fell and fell. The river was 6 feet low , the cold wind was blowing but some great anglers found a way to catch some really nice fish. It was a horse race all day but when it was all said and done, the CT team won by a narrow 35 to 34 margin! This was based on a weight point system. Great Job by the entire CT team!Big fish was caught by Ed Wagner (CT) a nice 24.8 Lbs Common. The second big fish was caught by Iain Murray (MA) a nice 21.00 Lbs Common. Three anglers accounted for some 20 fish alone. I will let Mike D post all the other catches tonight. Over all it was a fun day of fishing in some of the worst weather we have seen in New England. The Trophy is heading to CT in a very wet Mini Van but we will travel to that "Other" state next year to bring it back home! We will post some wet pictures soon.  I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who fished and helped out! I can wait to do it again next year. AF Bob This post has been edited by AF Bob: May 16 2006, 04:35 PM -------------------- PB Common 43.00 LBS NY
PB Mirror Carp 27 LBS NY PB Buffalo 38.7 LBS TX PB Lake Trout 10 LBS MI PB Walleye 9 LBS MI PB Blue Cat 42 LBS VA PB Channel Cat 16 LBS VA PB Flat Head Cat 39 LBS VA PB Striper 41 LBS NY PB LM Bass 6 LBS VA PB SM Bass 4.5 LBS NY PB Gar 14 LBS TN PB Blue Fish 17 LBS NJ PB Cod 35 LBS RI PB Pike 14 LBS CO |
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May 13 2006, 05:54 PM
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Back to fishing... Group: Forum Guest Posts: 22434 Joined: 2-May 03 From: Lowell, MA, USA Member No.: 197 |
Iain, fantastic job sir!
I did some token fishing, and managed to net a couple nice fish for Corey, well done! Steve Clow, wow! Dave D, Ed, and everyone who caught during this horrendous day...you guys rock! Even those, like myself, who blanked, we rock also! Great time, especially for the weather. CT won by a point, but the fact that some impressive fishing was seen and done, many were victorious. Ed's 24-8 was biggie, which ain't bad for these conditions. Well done Bob, Mike, Kerry, and all! |
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