 December 2006 catches... Work on it, guys... |
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 Dec 1 2006, 09:07 PM
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 (happily semi-retired) coach  Group: CAG Member Posts: 7935 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Arlington, MA Member No.: 138  |
Well, I wanted to catch a December fish in MA that wouldn't be taken in the couple of spots where we know they congregate in the winter. Which I had never done before...
So I went fishing this afternoon at a more difficult venue (the one where I caught the very dark 25 pounder earlier this year). No prebaiting at all, was all an impulse decision. Got nothing for 2 hours. Moved to another swim. Got nothing for an hour. Then 4 things happened more or less at the same time. Rain started to pour. I started to wrap up in a hurry. I got an unexpected run. Iain called me on my cell. I am not exactly sure where is the cause and the effect here.  So well, I asked Iain to call me later, I finished playing my fish (and landed it -mid teen-), and rain poured more & more. So I caught my December fish. On Dec 1st! Lucky! I don't have a pic (camera was wrapped up and out of reach, and did I mention that rain was pouring?), but well, I'm very happy with this catch.  So now, as a warm-up for the FFF, why don't you guys give it a try? Forget the warm water discharges for a few more weeks. Try to catch a December fish in regular spots. Or new ones. And post your adventures on this thread! -------------------- 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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Dec 1 2006, 09:14 PM
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 I can name my own title Group: Director Posts: 6257 Joined: 7-February 03 From: Alexandria, VA Member No.: 3 |
QUOTE (Jerome @ Dec 1 2006, 10:07 PM)  Well, I wanted to catch a December fish in MA that wouldn't be taken in the couple of spots where we know they congregate in the winter. Which I had never done before... So I went fishing this afternoon at a more difficult venue (the one where I caught the very dark 25 pounder earlier this year). No prebaiting at all, was all an impulse decision. Got nothing for 2 hours. Moved to another swim. Got nothing for an hour. Then 4 things happened more or less at the same time. Rain started to pour. I started to wrap up in a hurry. I got an unexpected run. Iain called me on my cell. I am not exactly sure where is the cause and the effect here. So well, I asked Iain to call me later, I finished playing my fish (and landed it -mid teen-), and rain poured more & more. So I caught my December fish. On Dec 1st! Lucky! I don't have a pic (camera was wrapped up and out of reach, and did I mention that rain was pouring?), but well, I'm very happy with this catch. So now, as a warm-up for the FFF, why don't you guys give it a try? Forget the warm water discharges for a few more weeks. Try to catch a December fish in regular spots. Or new ones. And post your adventures on this thread! Nice one Jerome  I'm working tommorrow but you know I'll be on the bank on Sunday 
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Dec 2 2006, 06:51 PM
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(happily semi-retired) coach Group: CAG Member Posts: 7935 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Arlington, MA Member No.: 138 |
Well, I mentioned that Iain called me on Friday. The point was to go fish together and catch a December carp, of course. Little did we know that fishing would be so productive today.
Iain got 7, including two (or was it three?) low twenties. I joined him later in the morning, landed three including a 20-4lb. And Corey got one from another location, then joined us and landed a nice 17lber. Plus we missed a couple of runs into snags. Weather was pretty windy, but nothing like what Mario experienced, this is for sure!  So, seeing Scott's report on another thread, we have a good number of upper teens and twenties to report for 2 days of December fishing in MA... So what is the answer of the other states? Come on, you can't leave MA unchallenged like that... Go catch a December fish! <_< -------------------- 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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Dec 5 2006, 11:27 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 |
QUOTE (Jerome @ Dec 1 2006, 10:07 PM) Well, I wanted to catch a December fish in MA that wouldn't be taken in the couple of spots where we know they congregate in the winter. Which I had never done before... So I went fishing this afternoon at a more difficult venue (the one where I caught the very dark 25 pounder earlier this year). No prebaiting at all, was all an impulse decision. Got nothing for 2 hours. Moved to another swim. Got nothing for an hour. Then 4 things happened more or less at the same time. Rain started to pour. I started to wrap up in a hurry. I got an unexpected run. Iain called me on my cell. I am not exactly sure where is the cause and the effect here. So well, I asked Iain to call me later, I finished playing my fish (and landed it -mid teen-), and rain poured more & more. So I caught my December fish. On Dec 1st! Lucky! I don't have a pic (camera was wrapped up and out of reach, and did I mention that rain was pouring?), but well, I'm very happy with this catch. So now, as a warm-up for the FFF, why don't you guys give it a try? Forget the warm water discharges for a few more weeks. Try to catch a December fish in regular spots. Or new ones. And post your adventures on this thread! Nice Jerome! That's awesome. Smart of you to keep that camera away from the water. We all know that past performance is a pretty good indication of the future Let's make MA the winter carp-fishing capital of the world! -Marius -------------------- -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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Dec 5 2006, 11:41 AM
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 Come Visit Michigan.... Group: CAG Member Posts: 3452 Joined: 19-March 05 From: Michigan Member No.: 1096 |
QUOTE (supercarpio @ Dec 5 2006, 12:27 PM) Nice Jerome! That's awesome. Smart of you to keep that camera away from the water. We all know that past performance is a pretty good indication of the future Let's make MA the winter carp-fishing capital of the world! -Marius You have a little competition over here in Michigan  Best of luck to you all.... Andy -------------------- |
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Dec 5 2006, 11:46 AM
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Come Visit Michigan.... Group: CAG Member Posts: 3452 Joined: 19-March 05 From: Michigan Member No.: 1096 |
QUOTE (Jerome @ Dec 2 2006, 07:51 PM) Well, I mentioned that Iain called me on Friday. The point was to go fish together and catch a December carp, of course. Little did we know that fishing would be so productive today. Iain got 7, including two (or was it three?) low twenties. I joined him later in the morning, landed three including a 20-4lb. And Corey got one from another location, then joined us and landed a nice 17lber. Plus we missed a couple of runs into snags. Weather was pretty windy, but nothing like what Mario experienced, this is for sure! So, seeing Scott's report on another thread, we have a good number of upper teens and twenties to report for 2 days of December fishing in MA... So what is the answer of the other states? Come on, you can't leave MA unchallenged like that... Go catch a December fish! <_< Jerome, You guys have the bigger fish, but I had more  Matt posted up some fatties as well as Pat K. Bring it on Jerome
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Dec 5 2006, 11:51 AM
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I can name my own title Group: Director Posts: 6257 Joined: 7-February 03 From: Alexandria, VA Member No.: 3 |
QUOTE (kentlakecarper @ Dec 5 2006, 12:46 PM) Jerome, You guys have the bigger fish, but I had more Matt posted up some fatties as well as Pat K. Bring it on Jerome You know I'm gonna be fishing all winter, I've been doing it for the last 10 or so years
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Dec 5 2006, 12:13 PM
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Come Visit Michigan.... Group: CAG Member Posts: 3452 Joined: 19-March 05 From: Michigan Member No.: 1096 |
Pat,
Good luck to ya. This is my first season out past November 14th. What Kind of line do you use when your fishing in freezing conditions? My PP loves to absorb water and turn to ice  Andy -------------------- |
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Dec 5 2006, 05:17 PM
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Obsessed Carper  Group: Forum Guest Posts: 525 Joined: 27-July 03 Member No.: 328 |
i think somebody got a really big fish today
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Dec 5 2006, 07:55 PM
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(happily semi-retired) coach Group: CAG Member Posts: 7935 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Arlington, MA Member No.: 138 |
QUOTE (kentlakecarper @ Dec 5 2006, 12:46 PM) Jerome, You guys have the bigger fish, but I had more Matt posted up some fatties as well as Pat K. Bring it on Jerome All right, challenge taken, Andy. Bring it on, as you say. Want to bet I'll catch a fish before you on Jan 1st? If you win, I'll send you a nice old carping book (BB confessions, a classic). If I win... I expect you to commit to organize a CAGI event in your home state. Actually, that's my expectation as well even if I lose. Hmmm. Oh well, doesn't matter since I'm gonna win anyway. 
-------------------- 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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Dec 5 2006, 09:07 PM
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 help help im being repressed! Group: CAG Member Posts: 5485 Joined: 28-August 06 From: Detroit! Member No.: 1985 |
<- thats all I gotta say Real Carp fishermen live In MI -------------------- |
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Dec 6 2006, 07:11 AM
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 The Fishing is on!!!! Group: CAG Member Posts: 4375 Joined: 1-November 05 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 1389 |
QUOTE (Joe Baker @ Dec 5 2006, 06:17 PM) i think somebody got a really big fish today Joe, Long time no see a post, welcome back dude. I take it Big C landed something nice.
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Dec 6 2006, 09:23 AM
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Back to fishing... Group: Forum Guest Posts: 22434 Joined: 2-May 03 From: Lowell, MA, USA Member No.: 197 |
Whattya mean Joe?
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Dec 6 2006, 09:31 AM
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I can name my own title Group: Director Posts: 6257 Joined: 7-February 03 From: Alexandria, VA Member No.: 3 |
QUOTE (kentlakecarper @ Dec 5 2006, 01:13 PM) Pat, Good luck to ya. This is my first season out past November 14th. What Kind of line do you use when your fishing in freezing conditions? My PP loves to absorb water and turn to ice Andy Mono works great but it doesn't get quite as cold around here as it does in Michigan The main problem I have with braid is that the water sticks to it and then ends up clogging the guides with ice when I'm reeling in. 
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Dec 6 2006, 02:08 PM
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Back to fishing... Group: Forum Guest Posts: 22434 Joined: 2-May 03 From: Lowell, MA, USA Member No.: 197 |
You mean this lil ol' thing??
QUOTE (Joe Baker @ Dec 5 2006, 06:17 PM) i think somebody got a really big fish today
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