 FFF 2009: Frozen Fish Folly |
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 Jan 2 2009, 05:26 PM
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 (happily semi-retired) coach  Group: CAG Member Posts: 7977 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Arlington, MA Member No.: 138  |
Around mid December, the FFF bug started to eat at me... You need to do it again... You need to catch the first carp of the year... Maybe you should give Domm a call... I did, and he was game. So I started to do the same as in previous years, try to find a new spot to go try my luck.
[...] By then, we had another bad surprise. Although the weather was very mild until Dec 30th, the weatherman (traitor!) indicated that we'd have a snowstorm on the 31st, and very low temperature (in the teens) plus a severe 25mph windchill on Jan 1st... Now, I don't mind trying crazy things while fishing, and I don't give up easily, but this seemed rather extreme, plus I just couldn't see how the water wouldn't have frozen as a result. [...] We arrived at the swim at 11:50pm, just 10 more minutes to go. I threw a few more kernels of sweet corn in the water, and we set up our rods. We were ready by 11:58! I took the time to quickly set up the net, and we lowered our rigs in the water at midnight. Domm was confident and using only one rod. I was less confident and was using two rods. It was hard to believe that we could catch in such awful weather. But two minutes later, my right rod started to twitch! And I was on! I dragged the fish on the side of the bridge, bringing the net with me when Domm yelled "I have one too and it is tangled in your other rod". [...] To read the full story (including disturbing pics and then much better ones!), click here. -------------------- 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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 Jan 2 2009, 05:44 PM
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 Gone Carpin' Group: Forum Guest Posts: 11096 Joined: 21-August 03 Member No.: 364 |
Always enjoy your reports Jerome thanks for sharing .. well done!!!
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Jan 2 2009, 06:24 PM
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 Advanced Member  Group: CAG Member Posts: 112 Joined: 2-November 08 From: conn. Member No.: 4496 |
Awesome story!!! W.T.G
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Jan 2 2009, 06:29 PM
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 Uber Member  Group: CAG Member Posts: 469 Joined: 24-June 08 From: Ottawa, Ontario Member No.: 3644 |
that is some hardcore carpin'
-------------------- -Eli
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Jan 2 2009, 10:51 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Forum Guest Posts: 173 Joined: 24-September 07 From: Royston, Ga. Member No.: 3201 |
great report!!!!
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Jan 3 2009, 01:39 AM
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 No Escape Group: CAG Member Posts: 4364 Joined: 20-February 03 From: Arizona City, Arizona Member No.: 105 |
Jerome nice job I wanted to get out for the FFF but was unable, one of my farvorite events. Things played out that I could not attend. Perhaps next year, if you want to miss the ice and snow you know where I'm at.
-------------------- It ain't braggin' if you can do it.
We all will make the choice between what is right and what is easy. Never as good as the first time. When seconds count the police are only minutes away. Peace sells-but who's buying. Fish smarter not harder. Dean "Cactus Carp" Hill "Those who desire to give up Freedom in order to gain Security, will not have, nor do they deserve, either one." Thomas Jefferson |
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Jan 3 2009, 01:48 AM
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No Escape Group: CAG Member Posts: 4364 Joined: 20-February 03 From: Arizona City, Arizona Member No.: 105 |
Jerome speaking of the FFF while looking some of the post pertaining to the event. I memory banks are not what they use to be, what was the first year of the event and number who fished it??
-------------------- It ain't braggin' if you can do it.
We all will make the choice between what is right and what is easy. Never as good as the first time. When seconds count the police are only minutes away. Peace sells-but who's buying. Fish smarter not harder. Dean "Cactus Carp" Hill "Those who desire to give up Freedom in order to gain Security, will not have, nor do they deserve, either one." Thomas Jefferson |
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Jan 3 2009, 06:19 AM
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 Uber Member Group: CAG Member Posts: 362 Joined: 28-June 08 From: Yalesville,CT Member No.: 3657 |
Jerome
You are a better man then me.  I baited two days before and when that cold and snow came I went outside. I said to myself What am I doing?Went back in and said forget this. What a great story and them pics. Especially of the ice on sticks. -------------------- Charlie
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Jan 3 2009, 07:11 AM
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(happily semi-retired) coach Group: CAG Member Posts: 7977 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Arlington, MA Member No.: 138 |
QUOTE (Cactus Carp @ Jan 3 2009, 02:48 AM)  Jerome speaking of the FFF while looking some of the post pertaining to the event. I memory banks are not what they use to be, what was the first year of the event and number who fished it?? Hi Dean, nice to see you online. The first FFF was Jan 1st, 2004. And involved 31 participants. Who had no idea this crazy thing would keep going for years! -------------------- 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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Jan 3 2009, 07:35 AM
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 The Voice of WKORN Group: State Chair Posts: 4991 Joined: 5-December 03 From: Powder Springs, Georgia Member No.: 478 |
Great story Jerome. I just couldn't survive your winter. I hate Atlanta's winter!
Your site is incredible! Well done!! -------------------- Horace F. LaFavor-Georgia State Chair
“Short Fish Caught-Tall Tales Told” |
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Jan 3 2009, 07:54 AM
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Advanced Member Group: CAG_Member Posts: 94 Joined: 26-March 07 From: Westfield, NJ Member No.: 2847 |
Hi Jerome!
Happy new year. I have enjoyed your story very much, but right after reading it I needed to put on a coat, and have a hot cup of tea. (while I was inside the my warm room). :-) It gives a new meaning to a word: wow! -------------------- Attila Agh
The Taste of Success www.topmixusa.com |
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Jan 3 2009, 08:08 AM
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 Uber Member Group: CAG Member Posts: 308 Joined: 27-February 03 From: KY Member No.: 127 |
Great story Jerome - thanks for sharing.
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Jan 3 2009, 06:39 PM
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 Obsessed Carper  Group: CAG Member Posts: 1670 Joined: 3-July 06 From: The World Member No.: 1809 |
Great read and a great site layout ! .Nice one Jerome
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Jan 3 2009, 09:09 PM
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:) Group: Forum Guest Posts: 2429 Joined: 2-May 04 From: Winooski, Vermont Member No.: 676 |
Made me nostalgic... I used to really enjoy this event. Thanks for the story; I'm glad you and Dom had fun; even though it sounds like the cold was miserable.
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Jan 4 2009, 09:17 AM
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The Fishing is on!!!! Group: Forum Guest Posts: 4397 Joined: 1-November 05 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 1389 |
Jerome, you thought I was hardcore in the winter. Right back at ya, now thats hardcore, glad to see you and Domm having some fun.
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