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That picture is this month (Feb)?
I think I can see mosquitoes flying around.
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Or one well fed turtle.
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Congratulations to all the Canadian fishermen. Now you can get some fishing done.
There won't be that much time lost if this is finalized in May. May is when the fishing starts to rock. Anyway, from now until May should give you guys plenty of time to get that 'honey-do' list done and sweeten up the Mrs., so you can shell out all those buck$ for new rods and rod pods.
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1 hour ago, (NY) team sorano said:
Nope. I have no more time to fish. I actually might sell most of my carp fishing gear. I will keep one float rod and one method feeder rod.
Don't be in too much of a hurry to sell everything. Usually when you do, in a few months or even a year, you'll be kicking yourself and wishing you hadn't.
You've been around here long enough to know you don't just stop fishing for carp!
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Rules for 2016 Yankee Challenge
To be held in RI, May 7, 2016
1. There will be an equal number of people competing from each team. If for some reason a competitor does not show, a handicarp will be figured based on the team point average for the event. That way teams of "one" are still able to compete. It looks like this year’s teams will be RI vs MA/CT/NH but that might have to be adjusted.
2) Pegs will be chosen by the host state chair(s)
3) Two anglers will fish in each peg, one from the host state and one from the "visiting" state.
4) Pegs and angler teams will be selected at random , and anglers will not be allowed to switch pegs unless it is determined that a peg is unfishable, in which case the state chairs will come up with a contingency peg.
5) Peg draw will begin at 8:15 am. Please allow enough time to arrive a few minutes before the peg draw so that we can start on time.
6) The challenge itself will start at 8:30am and conclude at 4pm. Once concluded we will tally the results and award prizes and trophies. After the awards we will gather for a group picture.
7) No license is needed for this event since this is a “free” fishing day in RI
? No prebaiting by participants or pre-fishing at least 3 days prior to the event. The state chairs will prebait all pegs prior to the event.
9) All foul hooked fish will not count towards the teams total, fish must be hooked within 1 inch of the mouth.
10) In the case of a tie in points between the two teams, the tiebreaker will be the team that caught the least fish overall.
11) Fish will be netted by the opposing team member in each peg (unless the anglers wishes to do so himself)
12) All fish weights must be validated by the opposing team member.
13) Maximum 2 rods per angler, no treble hooks allowed.
14) It is the responsibility of each team to record their results and turn in their scorecards to the state chairs IMMEDIATELY at the end of the event.
15) Points are as follows
1 point for each carp under 10lbs in weight.
2 points for carp 10lbs or over, but less than 20
3 points for carp 20lbs or over, but less than 30
4 points for carp 30lbs or over
1 point additional score for all weight classes if a mirror carp is caught
2 point additional score for all weight classes if a koi is caught.
Grass carp do not count.
16) Winning team will be the state with the most TOTAL points at the end of the event.
17) ALL anglers must follow safe carp fishing procedures with a landing mat, carp safe net and other normal essentials. Please speak to the state chairs at the beginning of the event in the case that you do not have a mat or net (we will make sure there is at least one set for each peg)
Please take lots of pictures throughout the day so that we can put together a post and video for the event.
Prizes will be announced before the event.
Any questions, please pm or post.
Rules for 2016 Yankee Challenge
To be held in RI, May 7, 2016
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All great, mood inspiring photos.
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If you were going to try it, you could double a thread through the popcorn and tie it to a hair.
I've also heard of English guys superglueing baits to hooks.
The video at Smith Mountain Lake shows a literal feeding frenzy. If the carp will go that crazy over popcorn there, why not in other waters?
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Has anyone tried popcorn for bait? Can it be fished like puffs?
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Forget about those pesky hair rigs and boilies. In fact you can leave your rods in the car. Just bring a net and your scales.
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Congratulations to Ryan and Sam.
I have a feeling the peaceful lives of the carp in Region 1 South are about to drastically change under Ryan's leadership.
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News from the Hudson River Estuary Program
DEC Proposes Circle Hook Requirement For 2021 Recreational Striped Bass Fishing Season
DEC has released a new proposed regulation for public review and comment that would require the use of circle hooks when recreational fishing for Atlantic striped bass. This proposed regulation would reduce release mortality in recreational striped bass fisheries as required by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC). Catch-and-release practices contribute significantly to overall fishing mortality in recreational striped bass fisheries and circle hooks work effectively to increase survival. The Atlantic coast-wide harvest of Atlantic striped bass is managed by ASMFC.
DEC is accepting public comments on the proposal through Mar. 8, 2021. The proposed regulation includes all New York State waters where recreational fishing for Atlantic striped bass occurs, including coastal waters of Long Island and New York City, the Delaware River, and the Hudson River to the Federal Dam in Troy, New York. The full text of the proposed regulation can be found on DEC's website.
Comments on the proposed circle hook regulation should be sent by March 8, 2021 to fw.marine@dec.ny.gov or by mail to: Division of Marine Resources, 205 N. Belle Mead Rd. Suite 1, East Setauket, NY 11733. After reviewing public comments, DEC will be adopting and publishing a final regulation. The open seasons and size limits striped bass in all New York waters have not changed for 2021.
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Yup, Tyler is right. It sounds like we've snared another addict here. Welcome to the club. Good bye normal life.
Also like your write-up. Good story.
PS: Love your smile with the fish!
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6 hours ago, (RI) pickerd said:
I didn't get out on the Jan. 1, but did get out on Jan.2. Tried a new spot in RI where the ice just departed. It was a place that I never fished in January. Hit a banner day. Landed 10 carp from 10 to 19 lbs. Here's one of them in the net.....
That is some impressive fishing Dave!
Your Jan 2nd would be a great day here in June.
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12 hours ago, (MO) MOCarper said:
Naw- had to work all day and.............even the creeks were frozen and 4" of snow/ice overnight.....already behind for the year!!!! ughhhh!!! MO
Yeowww-snow and ice down there too?! Must be global warming, lol.
But I'll betcha you'll have open water soon and will be back at it. Good luck when you go.
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Did anybody get their lines wet on New Years Day?
I went down, but the wind was just too bad to even want to try.
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Yes, I'll raise my glass to that poem. A couple of times!
Tenyson may have written it in 1850, but it reads like it was written yesterday. Very apt.
Here's wishing everyone a much happier and smoother new year.
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Yes. I automatically go to the forum when I log on, am automatically logged in, and can always reply.
In this case, in Adam's thread, there isn't even a place to reply.
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Why is it that in Adam Tomlin's post of 12/18/20 "Record Mirror Carp", I am not able to reply, but others can?
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I'll ditto those sentiments.
Here's wishing all you guys (and ladies) and your families a Merry Christmas.
Have a happy and safe day.
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Several days ago the Mohawk River was ice from bank to bank. Then the Wednesday night-Thursday storm dumped 28 inches of snow, which has shut everything outside down. The skiers and snowmobilers are much happier than I am.
Now it's up to Kirk and the rest of the southern guys to keep reporting in and keep the morale up.
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I have used those drywall anchors for my pack and they certainly work, but I've found just molding the pack around the sinker works good if you aren't trying to cast a hundred yards. The flat, no-roll sinkers will keep the pack bait on better than the eggs. 'Just one less item on your line.
When using those drywall anchors it's a good idea to use a bead between the swivel and the anchor to keep the swivel from getting jammed in the anchor.
If you are using a couple kernels of corn for a pick up, the hair pictured may be a bit long.
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SlabMaster, Welcome to CAG.
Yup, you are going to find that carp are more fun, more challenging (to downright frustrating), but much more rewarding than catfish.
I'm sure someone from your area will be in contact with you. Try contacting Cannonball.
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Nice pictures.
Barry, Is that you feeding the vultures in your yard again?
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It will open now.
Thanks.
February Essence of Carping
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Don't rush right over to your eye doctor. I was being facetious about the bugs.