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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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 Jan 2 2010, 07:53 AM
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Obsessed Carper  Group: CAG Member Posts: 687 Joined: 19-November 07 From: Chicago, Il Member No.: 3265  |
Hello fellow carpers, ALERT! UPDATE! COLD WINS!!!!!
    Happy New New Year! Paul, Jesus, and I headed out to our pre-baited swim at roughly 6:30am and had a few lines in by 7am. The truck thermometer read 7degrees and the radio said 10 mph wind with a wind chill of -15. Got everything set-up(bivy's,grill,pods,heaters) and was able to get a sunrise shot over Jesus's gear. Took some time to get pictures of the venue, gear, and venue signage. First fish(Jesus) was at roughly 8:30am. After a decent tug-o-war an 18-7 came to the scales. A short time later, Paul Pazella of Wacker Baits had a very slippery run from his car to his pod. We weren't sure if he would break something on the run over or lose the fish in one of the many river snags. He very nimbly made it and expertly landed a 15-13 with the help of an experienced net-man. There was a couple hour wait until the next run and I was able to land a fat 12-9. Lot's of hot chocolate and several fish strategy meetings later, we said UNCLE! While we were breaking down the gear, Jesus got the final fish of the session a 9-8. We spent roughly 6 hours in insanely cold weather and were still able to produce about 55 lbs. of fish from our combined swim. Not a bad way to start the new year. Hope yours was warmer and as much FUN!    later
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Jan 2 2010, 08:08 AM
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 Obsessed Carper Group: CAG Member Posts: 1517 Joined: 15-August 06 From: Bolingbrook, IL Member No.: 1929 |
QUOTE (CHIBIGTEE @ Jan 2 2010, 07:53 AM)  Hello fellow carpers, ALERT! UPDATE! COLD WINS!!!!! Happy New New Year! Paul, Jesus, and I headed out to our pre-baited swim at roughly 6:30am and had a few lines in by 7am. The truck thermometer read 7degrees and the radio said 10 mph wind with a wind chill of -15. Got everything set-up(bivy's,grill,pods,heaters) and was able to get a sunrise shot over Jesus's gear. Took some time to get pictures of the venue, gear, and venue signage. First fish(Jesus) was at roughly 8:30am. After a decent tug-o-war an 18-7 came to the scales. A short time later, Paul Pazella of Wacker Baits had a very slippery run from his car to his pod. We weren't sure if he would break something on the run over or lose the fish in one of the many river snags. He very nimbly made it and expertly landed a 15-13 with the help of an experienced net-man. There was a couple hour wait until the next run and I was able to land a fat 12-9. Lot's of hot chocolate and several fish strategy meetings later, we said UNCLE! While we were breaking down the gear, Jesus got the final fish of the session a 9-8. We spent roughly 6 hours in insanely cold weather and were still able to produce about 55 lbs. of fish from our combined swim. Not a bad way to start the new year. Hope yours was warmer and as much FUN! laterGreat report and outstanding pics, Tracy! Considering the brutal conditions, 55 pounds in 6 hours is quite a haul, especially compared to our (Joliet's) nine pounds in 15 hours. Encourage Paul to submit that 15-13 for MCAA winter tournament posting and you should submit that 12-9. Too bad Jesus didn't get in. You can always replace those entries with bigger fish. I'd just like to get some entries and real photos on the board, especially after a blank session for most of us at Joliet. Congrats to the Chicago crew. You ruled.  --Frank
-------------------- PB and 2009 CAG Big Fish Award (Midwest) -- 37 lbs., 2 oz. -- Saginaw River, Saginaw/Bay City, MI (Pictured in avatar)
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Jan 2 2010, 08:15 AM
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Obsessed Carper Group: CAG Member Posts: 687 Joined: 19-November 07 From: Chicago, Il Member No.: 3265 |
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Jan 2 2010, 08:28 AM
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Obsessed Carper Group: CAG Member Posts: 758 Joined: 26-August 09 From: Chicopee, MA Member No.: 4928 |
You guys are definitely diehards! It sure paid off too! Well Done!
-------------------- Michael Dennis
Obsessed Carp Angler: PB's: Common Carp: 35lbs. 1 oz. Mirror Carp: 27 lbs. 15 oz. 2010 Carp Totals So Far: 224 30's: 0 20's: 26 Teens: 81 & Under: 117 Commons: 209 Mirrors: 15 Top 5 Carp 2010 So Far: 1: 29 lbs. 3 oz. Common 2: 27 lbs. 15 oz. Mirror 3: 27 lbs. 2 oz. Common 4: 26 lbs. 9 oz. Common 5: 25 lbs. 7 oz. Common |
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Jan 2 2010, 08:45 AM
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 50?  Group: CAG Member Posts: 4270 Joined: 13-November 05 From: Mexico Member No.: 1403 |
Hardcore!
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Jan 2 2010, 08:51 AM
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 Rod Mills Group: Director Posts: 3284 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Cincinnati,Ohio Member No.: 495 |
good work...
-------------------- just want to help with wcd... WWMBD... |
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Jan 2 2010, 08:58 AM
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 End Zone Range Group: CAG Member Posts: 2907 Joined: 17-July 04 From: North Carolina, USA Member No.: 797 |
Hardcore for sure, congrats guys
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Jan 2 2010, 09:49 AM
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 Obsessed Carper Group: State Chair Posts: 539 Joined: 14-May 04 From: Reedsburg Wi Member No.: 693 |
good job
-------------------- Proud user of all u.s carp tackle suppliers
Teach a child how to carp fish and thay will have enjoyment there whole life PB 21 LB Mike Brey Wisconsin State Chair |
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Jan 2 2010, 09:52 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 |
Wonderful Pictures
-------------------- Horace F. LaFavor-Georgia State Chair
“Short Fish Caught-Tall Tales Told” |
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Jan 2 2010, 10:06 AM
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I can name my own title Group: CAG Member Posts: 8496 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Western MO - Kansas Member No.: 58 |
Chi,
You didn't say - - were any of them hooke in the mouth or were they all just snagged? Phone (It was 8 here. I stayed out just long enough to say I'd been there - about an hour maybe - with wife and kid) |
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Jan 2 2010, 10:08 AM
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 (happily semi-retired) coach Group: CAG Member Posts: 7977 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Arlington, MA Member No.: 138 |
Love the "Avoid any human body contact" sign...
 Well done, guys. Hardcore is the right word here. This post has been edited by Jerome: Jan 2 2010, 10:08 AM -------------------- 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 2010, 10:17 AM
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 Uber Member  Group: CAG Member Posts: 256 Joined: 23-May 08 From: Hamilton Ohio Member No.: 3559 |
Nice fish WTG
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Jan 2 2010, 10:26 AM
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I can name my own title Group: CAG Member Posts: 3512 Joined: 27-April 06 From: Taney county, Missouri Member No.: 1645 |
You guys are tough and then some.
I wonder if the person who made the wanted sign did enough research to find that the US government stocked carp? -------------------- Wayne
Try to be the person your dog thinks you are. |
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Jan 2 2010, 11:24 AM
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I can name my own title Group: CAG Member Posts: 8496 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Western MO - Kansas Member No.: 58 |
SWMO,
I read that sign a couple times - then again a couple more. Except for the "domestic" vs "wild" statement I bet - - - technically, every word is true. What the he!! is a domestic carp??? Phone |
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Jan 2 2010, 11:26 AM
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 I can name my own title Group: State Chair Posts: 4491 Joined: 27-May 07 From: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 2981 |
Congradulations on your successful session. Great pictures and Brrrrrrrrr......
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