 Candlewood CT fish-in May-04, pics & stories |
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 May 16 2004, 08:49 AM
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 (happily semi-retired) coach  Group: CAG Member Posts: 7935 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Arlington, MA Member No.: 138  |
Folks,
I just came back from the CT fish-in, skillfully organized by Mike Dragone with reps from NY, MA and NJ converging to Candlewood lake. I will let "super writer" Mike describe the day, but here is a pointer to a Yahoo Photos gallery with the pictures I took. Sadly, I was heavily sleeping under a tree when Mark caught the biggest of the day, a 22 pounder, I believe. So I don't have this picture... It was a great day, a bit disturbed by careless jet-skis and bass fishermen, but overall very enjoyable, very nice scenery, very nice folks, and a great fishery. Will be back next year! Thanks again to Mike, Chris, Val, etc who took great care of us. -------------------- 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 16 2004, 09:13 AM
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x Group: CAG Member Posts: 6393 Joined: 16-January 04 From: xx Member No.: 518 |
Jerome..
Great pics. I just viewed them all as a slide show and it felt as if I was there. Nice fish and location. I had to miss this trip in order to prepare for my week long session on the St Larry starting Friday. Looks like I missed out on a great day. I see you, Miguel, & Mike all pulled one in. Nice job guys. Thanks for posting up and sharing. I look forward to Mikes follow up.. Rob |
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May 16 2004, 09:24 AM
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(happily semi-retired) coach Group: CAG Member Posts: 7935 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Arlington, MA Member No.: 138 |
A few pictures from the gallery to entice you to go see it all (and go to CT whenever you can!).
First, our host Mike Dragone, giving a "heads-up" to Kenny... 
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-------------------- 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 16 2004, 09:26 AM
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(happily semi-retired) coach Group: CAG Member Posts: 7935 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Arlington, MA Member No.: 138 |
Kenny's dog really liked the taste of carp slime, it couldn't stop licking the poor fish!
 Ed Wagner monitoring the licking act... 
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-------------------- 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 16 2004, 09:28 AM
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(happily semi-retired) coach Group: CAG Member Posts: 7935 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Arlington, MA Member No.: 138 |
Miguel took a nap, got some interesting sunburns on his legs and arms, yet managed to coax this nice one.
PS. Miguel, look at me next time! 
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-------------------- 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 16 2004, 09:48 AM
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(happily semi-retired) coach Group: CAG Member Posts: 7935 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Arlington, MA Member No.: 138 |
Mark was the "man of the day". Here he is with a nice catch, I hope somebody else will post a picture of his 22 pounder. Which was also his Personal Best!
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-------------------- 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 16 2004, 09:49 AM
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(happily semi-retired) coach Group: CAG Member Posts: 7935 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Arlington, MA Member No.: 138 |
Bob (a new recruit from MA) had pretty light material, but outfished most of us... Here is a nice one.
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-------------------- 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 16 2004, 09:53 AM
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(happily semi-retired) coach Group: CAG Member Posts: 7935 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Arlington, MA Member No.: 138 |
And finally, after many hours of waiting, after a jet-ski destroyed one of my rigs and half of a spool of powerpro, after a few sunburns, YYYYYEEEESSSS, I caught my first carp from CT. Was the last one of the day, and a nice 17 pounder. It certainly made my day!
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-------------------- 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 16 2004, 11:21 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 |
Jerome,
Thanks for the Kudos & for posting the photo link. I too was napping due to heavy sleep deprivation while Mark Wade caught his new PB. I am sure Val has a photo he can send us. Although we didn't hammer carp all day it was most enjoyable, with great company (& food too!). -Mike/CT
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--------------------   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 16 2004, 02:08 PM
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 no snow please Group: CAG Member Posts: 8285 Joined: 22-February 03 From: Washington, NJ Member No.: 111 |
it was a awesome weekend
meet some new faces and enjoying to know that someone got a new PB(Mark) i did not see him get it i was sleepping too and thanks to Mike for another marvelous event and Val for the griller and being the Chef great company and lots of fun, WTG guys -------------------- Miguel/ NJ
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May 16 2004, 02:10 PM
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no snow please Group: CAG Member Posts: 8285 Joined: 22-February 03 From: Washington, NJ Member No.: 111 |
i will post some more pictures later
but i don't have Mark's 22 too -------------------- Miguel/ NJ
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May 16 2004, 04:34 PM
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x Group: CAG Member Posts: 6393 Joined: 16-January 04 From: xx Member No.: 518 |
Hey Bob..
Nice to see new faces but whats going on with that fish? Youre holding it like a shotgun and it looks like you're in search of the trigger. What? Are you Rabbit hunting w/ a carpoon gun? Put a scope on that fish and you got a boilie burp gun. Still a nice fish. All new guys get a little ribbing. The pic just made me laugh is all.. |
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May 16 2004, 05:53 PM
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 No more shines Billy Group: CAG Member Posts: 5857 Joined: 5-March 03 From: Lake Shore , Maryland Member No.: 141 |
Congrats to Mark on his new PB and to the others that sunbathed and napped up in CT. Glad you guys had a great time - hope to come up there soon. Could have used the sunblock today as well Miguel - I am an official redneck now!
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May 16 2004, 06:36 PM
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Uber Member  Group: Forum Guest Posts: 280 Joined: 18-March 04 From: Wantirna south,Victoria Australia Member No.: 607 |
Nice Pics Jerome
-------------------- THE 'CARP' WIZARD OF OZ
Australian federation of coarse anglers Mcalplinn Match team 96,97 and 2000 champions. Young Guns squad junior champs 96 |
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 May 17 2004, 10:13 AM
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 Obsessed Carper  Group: CAG_Member Posts: 1936 Joined: 17-March 04 From: Central Connecticut Member No.: 605 |
What a great day!!
The sun was shining, the company was amazing, the food was terrific and the fish, well the fish were biting a little, but who cares, it was a great day! Thank you guys and you know who you are, thank you for letting me borrow some of your tackle, you guys really set me up, thanks. Well, I got myself a new United States PB   If I can remember correctly it was 21lb 8oz and was taken on a double tiger nut. It was a great to meet everybody and BS. I can't wait until I get out with you guys again, and also thank you Jerome, for that first cag 20 carp pin.
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-------------------- Mark 'The Shark' Wade
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