 The unstoppable John Westbrook, yet another PB for John!!! |
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 Jul 11 2004, 03:19 PM
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 (happily semi-retired) coach  Group: CAG Member Posts: 7935 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Arlington, MA Member No.: 138  |
John Westbrook and myself went fishing the Brooklyne Reservoir this morning.
Arrival at 6AM, lots of signs of feeding carp, seemed pretty good! This venue is really quite nice, great scenery, the water itself, the houses and trees around this smll reservoir... And also quite a few pretty ladies running around in circle, so that you can enjoy the sight several times!  Actually, our session was quite slow (two carp for John, one for me), quality distinctly won over quantity today! So I caught a 19lb, which should be noted as a pretty good catch, isn't it?  Well, not quite, because John pulled out of the water a 29lb 4oz beauty. Killing his previous PB established a couple of weeks ago by a full 5 pounds...   So where will John stop this year? At this rate, the 50lb will be approximately for October... 
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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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Jul 11 2004, 03:26 PM
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Obsessed Carper  Group: Forum Guest Posts: 1215 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Chelmsford/ westford Massachusetts. Member No.: 9 |
nice job john. if i am not buying a truck next weekend i'll be there. i have driven by there many times while working in boston and never stoped. where do you guys park?
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Jul 11 2004, 04:02 PM
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(happily semi-retired) coach Group: CAG Member Posts: 7935 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Arlington, MA Member No.: 138 |
< deleted because of lurkers >
This post has been edited by Jerome Moisand: Nov 4 2004, 11:46 PM -------------------- 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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Jul 11 2004, 05:29 PM
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Back to fishing... Group: Forum Guest Posts: 22434 Joined: 2-May 03 From: Lowell, MA, USA Member No.: 197 |
John,
I am very, very happy for you! That fish is one of the best fish Ive ever seen from there (or anywhere locally!). I just wish I could have been there... Injured my back somewhat (probably a pulled muscle, but Im a wimp) yesterday, and will be sore a while. But unlike Bob I dont complain all the time (or do I??LOL).. Great fish guys! |
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Jul 11 2004, 05:37 PM
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 Advanced Member  Group: Forum Guest Posts: 62 Joined: 28-March 04 From: Somewhere near the north pole in a nuclear bunker Member No.: 625 |
Well done John.
Broke your PB again  Oh' so close to the magic thirty. The way your going you'll break that next time your out 
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Jul 11 2004, 05:43 PM
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 Obsessed Carper Group: CAG_Member Posts: 1936 Joined: 17-March 04 From: Central Connecticut Member No.: 605 |
awesome fish. congrats on ya pb!
-------------------- Mark 'The Shark' Wade
Connecticut, USA |
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Jul 11 2004, 05:46 PM
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 Dave Moran Group: CAG Member Posts: 3285 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Decatur Illinois Member No.: 60 |
WTG John!
Keep after 'em! -------------------- Dave Moran Decatur IL
CAG, ACS, Illinoisnetboys |
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Jul 11 2004, 06:43 PM
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Obsessed Carper Group: Forum Guest Posts: 1215 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Chelmsford/ westford Massachusetts. Member No.: 9 |
QUOTE (Big Carphuna @ Jul 11 2004, 11:29 PM) John, I am very, very happy for you! That fish is one of the best fish Ive ever seen from there (or anywhere locally!). I just wish I could have been there... Injured my back somewhat (probably a pulled muscle, but Im a wimp) yesterday, and will be sore a while. But unlike Bob I dont complain all the time (or do I??LOL).. Great fish guys! G.F.Y.!!!!!!! you complain more than I. call me this week i need to know when your around i need my scale. |
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Jul 11 2004, 07:07 PM
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 Obsessed Carper Group: CAG Member Posts: 1316 Joined: 28-May 03 From: new york Member No.: 243 |
Well done John W. ......Congrats on a beaut of a PB
......Is Jerome your 'lucky charm'?? All the best ......Val G. -------------------- PB common ..43+
PB mirror 24lb 8ozs PB Grassie 29lb 12ozs |
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Jul 11 2004, 07:28 PM
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 " The Scubadoc" Group: CAG Member Posts: 8635 Joined: 27-May 04 From: Texas Member No.: 710 |
Well done John!!!!
may I ask you if Jerome was using a SCOOBY DOO ROD Only Kidding Jerome let's NOT start another Scooby thread !!
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-------------------- Neil
 2005, 2006, 2007- ATC- Organizer Past Membership Director 2005-2009 Champion of the Queen Recipient IN TEXAS, everything is bigger...even the CARP! Got the 20, Got the 30, Working on the 40  Mirror, Mirror in the Lake OR POND--I GOT YA  Now off to get a KOI  Before Jackie does !!!  out of retirement and back in practice STAR RATING AWARDED BY MYSELF  |
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Jul 11 2004, 07:39 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 |
Awesome PB , John!!!!
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Jul 11 2004, 07:48 PM
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Obsessed Carper Group: Forum Guest Posts: 525 Joined: 27-July 03 Member No.: 328 |
great job john i'm jealous now. i havent fished in 3 weeks. due to moving into my new house and working like a nut so hopefully i can get out this week.
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Jul 11 2004, 07:48 PM
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Advanced Member Group: CAG Member Posts: 114 Joined: 22-July 03 Member No.: 319 |
Hi Guys,
Thanks to Jerome for the great photo and for fishing with me. And for all the great comments. Jerome also caught a great 19 lber, the thing wouldn't top flapping out of the water and it took both of us to keep it subdued to get the hook out ! I thiunk Jerome hasa story on this one too. Scott you would have been proud of me , on trying to get my other fish, the14 lb, back into the water I slipped and went into the pond above my knees. I had too booties ( boots full of water ). Hope your back gets better soon. Sorry you couldn't make it Chris, we'll meet up sometime. |
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Jul 11 2004, 08:02 PM
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(happily semi-retired) coach Group: CAG Member Posts: 7935 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Arlington, MA Member No.: 138 |
Neil, I was using an 11 foot rod! Quite a different feeling from my 2.5 foot scooby... <_<
Oh yes, the 19 pounder story... I almost forgot! Well, I am not sure why, but this carp was bleeding quite profusively (probably a consequence of the hard flapping). So after releasing it, there was quite some blood left on the grass where we unhooked it. I was fussing with my gear when I heard a lady screaming "oh... GROSS". And then I saw a big poodle passing by... Its color was a bright white... a few minutes before... But now it was... pinky red? The lady gave me a very suspicious look and then went running about dirty poodly doggy... 
-------------------- 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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Jul 12 2004, 07:10 AM
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Back to fishing... Group: Forum Guest Posts: 22434 Joined: 2-May 03 From: Lowell, MA, USA Member No.: 197 |
Jerome, thats what poodles are for, using as a blood mop!LOL
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