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 Jan 2 2010, 07:30 PM
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 (happily semi-retired) coach  Group: CAG Member Posts: 7977 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Arlington, MA Member No.: 138  |
Not much to report on my side, as I stayed very much fishless as well as the various folks who fished with me on New Years Day. Anyway, here are a few pics...
A good deal of river exploring always showed the same pattern, when water gets still (inflows or current break), it freezes! When it doesn't freeze, it flows quite a lot! When it doesn't flow much, it completely freezes! Oh, and you get a tooth extracted, it's not a good idea to explore in the cold the day after!       I finally selected two locations far from home, including one where I never fished before and which seemed perfect. I dutifully prebaited one of those swims every morning for a week (quite a detour to work). Trouble is this swim was wide open at the beginning of the week, and only a small sliver of water remained by New Year's Eve. Still, trying to stay hopeful, I prebaited both swims and came back home for a good dinner with the family. At midnight, I wanted to catch a quick carp with Domm and Eric, so we went to known spots close to Boston, where we usually catch within minutes in any weather. Ahem, trouble is it was completely iced out. So here we were, at the only area of the Charles river with open water and... not much of a fish. Only reason to have fun, watch Eric deal with a big tangle of mono - I love my braided line! Even if it freezes in the winter! I always thought Eric is a pretty smart guy, but I let you judge based on this pic...    After a few hours of sleep, I threw some bait in my nearly iced out swim, and went to meet with Greg, Jeff, Shane and Nick. Love my new ATT alarms, by the way, great to go set up a rod in an unlikely spot and come back for some social time with the other guys. I really thought this very scenic location would deliver. Sadly, no carp in sight. Greg has a nice group pic showing what we collectively caught (I will not steal his thunder).     I was thinking to go back to a rather boring venue close to home, then changed my mind and decided to try for a miracle, this first swim I had dutifully prebaited. Not much room for my rods in there! I might have been quite in troubles if I had a run, but nah, miracles were not scheduled for my FFF day this year.   -------------------- 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, 07:35 PM
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 50? Group: CAG Member Posts: 4270 Joined: 13-November 05 From: Mexico Member No.: 1403 |
Unbelievable J.
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Jan 2 2010, 08:21 PM
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 I can name my own title Group: CAG Member Posts: 3533 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Austin TX Member No.: 3041 |
Jerome - take heart in the fact you weren't the only blankers --- but, at least got out and wet (froze) a line!!
 Cheers, Brid. This post has been edited by Brid: Jan 2 2010, 11:00 PM -------------------- Brid Caveney
PB's Common -- 35lbs 8oz Mirror - 23lbs Buff - 52lbs 6oz Grass Carp - 42lbs 12oz |
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Jan 2 2010, 08:28 PM
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The Fishing is on!!!! Group: Forum Guest Posts: 4397 Joined: 1-November 05 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 1389 |
Nice attempt as always to the MA crew.
Good to see a bunch get out this year. |
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Jan 2 2010, 08:32 PM
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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 |
That is too bad Jerome. But it still looks like you all enjoyed yourselves. I bet those coffees were welcome.
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Jan 3 2010, 07:37 AM
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 Uber Member  Group: CAG Member Posts: 379 Joined: 10-August 08 From: Northern Rhode Island Member No.: 3732 |
Despite blanking, it was a fun day. Being with friends and having lines in the water is always a good mix, no matter the weather. Thanks Jerome for the work you put into this event, it is appreciated
Jeff
-------------------- PB Common 33 lbs. 8oz.
PB Mirror 23 lbs. 15 oz. Most Carp caught in a day - 23  |
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Jan 3 2010, 07:53 AM
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 I can name my own title Group: Director Posts: 6263 Joined: 7-February 03 From: Alexandria, VA Member No.: 3 |
Looks like fun Jerome, that last picture is awesome. True FFF spirit.
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Jan 3 2010, 09:52 AM
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(happily semi-retired) coach Group: CAG Member Posts: 7977 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Arlington, MA Member No.: 138 |
A close-up of my fishing hole! Gives a whole meaning to this "fishing hole" wording!
 
-------------------- 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 2010, 11:24 AM
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 Uber Member Group: CAG Member Posts: 362 Joined: 28-June 08 From: Yalesville,CT Member No.: 3657 |
Jerome
Even though I had to drop out at the last minute and a lot of folks blank out. You sure started something that's catching on. That's an accomplishment in itself and you take great pics. Now I know how the phrase FISHING HOLE came about. IT was because of were you fish. LOL -------------------- Charlie
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Jan 7 2010, 03:42 PM
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 Uber Member Group: CAG Member Posts: 260 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Johnson City, TN Member No.: 2562 |
Jerome,
If there was an award for fishing in tough conditions, I believe you would be in the running for it.  Rob -------------------- Love those redfish!
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