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Welcome to the forum. I used to not use bite alarms when I first started but soon found out how many small runs or bites I was missing without them. They are also great for catfish and other species as well. There is a good variety of alarms out there for a good price. http://www.bigcarptackle.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=44&q=bite+alarm You will need a bank stick as well and they are all universal or you can drill a small hole into your pod and screw them into it.
I would get some sort of small mat. Keep it wet as well because it keeps the slime on the fish which helps prevent diseases and also is a soft padding so as the fish flops it will not harm it. http://www.bigcarptackle.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=mat
In all honesty I would just focus on catching at the moment. The above two especially the alarms will help. The alarms if you are getting beeps and beeps your hook may be dull or tangled so it alerts you of that also. A mat is just good care for the fish and you can find one for a decent price. Everything else comes in time. I have a bunch of how to videos on my youtube channel for baits and such. Look of oatmeal pack bait on my channel below in my sig and that is an effective easy bait to use that is cost effective to get you started. Hope this helps.
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Lots of trial and error trust me! Your spring spot is just that a spring spot. Fish move in for the spawn to specific areas so if you did great there once the spawn is over a few may hang around but 95% of them move back to the location they came from. It took me about 4 years to find the "summer" area where a majority of the big ones go on the one lake I fish. Look for signs of food in abundance in the water. Certain areas will contain more than others. Go out at night if you can to observe. I sat in spots for hours just waiting to hear or see signs. the one summer I sat out 3-4 hours until the fish came in and started crashing hard on this one spot. It appeared to be a natural feeding area and has worked well since. The other thing to keep in mind is there is not a lot of natural food in the spring whereas summer you have an insane amount so it is hard to compete with that sometimes. I use more bait in the summer months because other fish will eat it also like bluegill,perch and so on. Just keep trying and you will be rewarded eventually. I also look for spots with drop offs and a little deeper in the summer as well.
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August contest has started! Please put your pictures below and some details on the capture. Also if you use a forum name please put your first and last name also
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contest is now closed . Thanks everyone! New contest will be posted shortly
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Here is a video I did showing how to tie one and all the things to watch for.
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Very nice Franky! Only two weeks to go in this months contest.
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June Winner
in 2015
June Winner Announced! Sorry for the delay on this one. Adam Cieplik is our winner with this massive common. This is the unofficial state record as well for Pennsylvania which was released to be caught another day. Great job!
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We are going to have a meet and great at Twin Lakes July 25th on the upper lake. Everyone welcome to attend and we will be having these bi monthly.
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Contest now closed winner will be announced shortly.
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July contest has started! Please put your pictures below and some details on the capture. Also if you use a forum name please put your first and last name also
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I would say your drag is too tight. I leave mine so the fish can still pull line out if they want to but still has some tension on it.
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I have the Cygnet and it is very solid, You can adjust the height and legs on it as well for uneven ground or if you change your sling and it hangs lower.
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Ahh OK. I use sinking braid so I'm OK then.
Not really, I used to use that and braid is light. Even if it is sinking a prop will suck it right off the bottom as it passes by.
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Why do you fish with your rod tips in the water?
I do it for two reasons. When boats go over I have a better chance of not getting snagged. The second reason I fish alone a lot so it is easier to net the fish with the lines low in the water and I do not get tangled.
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Newest video is up.
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I love your videos about fishing tactics and tips. Less so much the Delkim run videos. Why do you need to rub in my face your awesome bite alarms :(Glad
Glad you enjoy the videos. I am working on a lot more now. Keep in mind I have been doing this for a while now so it has taken many years of saving for the TX-I alarms. I will say this though those will be the alarm company I use till I am in the ground. I love everything they do.
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5 days to go! Everyone welcome to attend
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Welcome to the forum. I missed some of your previous posts. I come out your way once in a while to fish. Tell Dave I said hi. I wasnt sure if he was still carp fishing or not.
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Lots of great fish in May. After some consideration we have to go with Brian Daugherty with this insanely beautiful mirror! He is our official Carp of the Month Winner for MAY Great job
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Brian,
I would like to attend this event , I'm trying to get my schedule straight. Where is this lake? It's location will probably be the deciding factor for me.
Barry
Barry, sorry for the delay. It is in Somerset,PA Bill posted up some directions above but anything I can do please let me know.
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Bump it up trying to reach 1st place
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Will reply back tonight ,haven't been on much
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June contest has started! Please put your pictures below and some details on the capture. Also if you use a forum name please put your first and last name also
July Winner
in 2015
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July Carp of the Month Winner is announced! This was a very very close match for the winner. After some thought we award the carp of the month to Mike Hudak with this stunning koi