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Ol' Captain, you're a bit late for the FFF, aren't you?
No Sir, I'm right on time! (My time)
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A Few Photos from Morgan Falls DamI didn’t have time last night to do a story but several “Firsts” occurred yesterday below the Morgan Falls Dam in Sandy Springs, Georgia:First Carp Shark Voyage of the year (with Jim Hatter and Max):
First time actually fishing below the dam:
My first Carp of the year!
Jim “Hatman” Hatter’s first Carp of the year!
First warm sandy nap of the year for Maximus Relaximus (The Ultimate Carp Hound):
Finally, the first taste of Pure Gold and Lick and Release of the year!!
In closing Max realized that no Carp Hound is an island. We are all a part of the main:
It was a beautiful day. Stay tuned as the Crew and I head west to Alabama in the morning in hot pursuit of some Monster Grass Carp!! Spring seems to have sprung here in Georgia and for me & the Ultimate Carp Hound, it is Game On!!Come see us!!
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Nice to get out & do some scouting without ice or snow to deal with. Good pics of the area & the bottom there looks like it was made for some carp spawning.
Great photo
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Thanks for the story and the pix. Allatoona Lake isn't too far from mi casa. Keep me informed of your trips and I'll help storm the beachhead.
Just checked the map and it's about 90 miles. Piece of cake!
Edit: I'll be sure to bring some treats for you-know-who (it's not Big Bird or Cool Dad Tim).
FYI: Check out Tanyard Creek Road, Acworth, Georgia. There is a day use area and boat ramp on one side of the road. On the other side is the ol beach area where we fish. It is on the Interstate Side. The beach hasn't been used for 8-10 years.
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Great Post! I enjoyed reading and the pix.
Thanks! Come see us!
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Our plan was to follow up on a couple of water level tips that were shared with us recently concerning the old beach area on Tanyard Creek Road. The Carp Hound and I decided to go a step further this morning and to do a little Re-Con mission of our very own. We had done one once before but after noticing the fire in his eyes this morning I knew Maximus Relaximus (The Ultimate Carp Hound) was more than ready to storm the beach at Tanyard! In fact, he wasn’t going to be denied!
We had checked our suggested site for Allatoona water levels http://allatoona.uslakes.info/Level.asp and knowing that we were still 8 ½ feet or so from full pool we knew in our hearts that we wouldn’t be seeing a whole lot of water off the beach today. But (change of direction) we were not going to miss a chance on doing a bit of walking and looking around.Upon arrival we noticed immediately that there was water in the channel of the creek that runs under the interstate and then under Tanyard Creek Road but as of Thursday March 6,2013, that was it!
Noticing that the perimeter of the area was fairly clear, we decided to explore the beach side all the way to the Interstate if possible and return to Tanyard road by walking back along the creek bed.It wasn’t long until Max was hot on the trail and had clearly taken the lead.
As we walked along the bank we quickly realized that others had been doing a little walking as well. After a brief sniff or two, the Carp Hound proceeded toward the culvert that goes under the interstate.
We stopped and looked back a time or two just to get a perspective and to see the lay of the land. It amazes me that in less than a month this area will be completely covered with water and soon thereafter it will be teaming with Carp!
As we turned from the highway and headed back toward the road we tried to stay along the creek and stay as dry as possible.
Finally, we were back at the road and at one of the two pipes that run under the road.
There are two pipes there and when the lake is full only one pipe can be seen and it too, is almost submerged.There were two landmarks that brought back memories today. One was a stick up in the channel that will be familiar to Lamon Ware as well as Tim "Cool Dad" Gill. At full pool a part of this tree branch will only be sticking a couple of feet out of the water.
The other spot was the far pole along the beach where I pulled out quite a few nice Carp this past Spring & Summer!
So for now, it is just a waiting game. The water and the temperatures will rise over the next 3-4 weeks. The fish will eventually come under the road from the lake and before you know it, Carptimonium will break out once again at the old Tanyard Creek Beach!!
If you want to have some fun at the beach then make your plans now to.............Come see us 'bout April!
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That is great news!
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Sorry for the double post
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75 degrees expected this Thursday in Eatonton!! You can bet your sweet can of corn that the Ultimate Carp Hound and Ol Cappy will be on the dock at Wallace Dam this week! If you are going to be in the area please come see us!!
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75 degrees expected this Thursday in Eatonton!! You can bet your sweet can of corn that the Ultimate Carp Hound and Ol Cappy will be on the dock at Wallace Dam this week! If you are going to be in the area please come see us!!
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Very enjoyable!!! He would fit right in with our Crew!!
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Our meeting in March is in the evening so it looks like Maximus Relaximus and I are in!!
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I'm checking but I may have a conflict on March 22. Our Men's m\Ministry Group at church meets the 3rd Sat of each month. I'll let you know. Otherwise I'll try to make it.
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"Good Work" Uncle Rod!
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Nice fish. Will have to try a plug of my own for this spring. I hope to get down to GA and wet a line with some of you folks. Actually, I really don't want to see you guys, I really want to meet Max.
Am I seeing things or is Max driving the truck? You are more than welcome to join us any time. Max navigates much better than he drives
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NICE GOING!!!! I'm jealous! It is 0 degrees here this AM & not much change predicted for a week or more. I can only dream of a 50 degree day for now.
The "Plug" seems to always work & some late winter carp seem to prove it.
Gotta love the look on Max's face when confronted with the carp & cat!
The word quandary comes to mind
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All we really wanted to do this morning was to get out of the house. It has been over two months since we have seriously fished so we were desperately due for a change of scenery. After confiding in the Ultimate Carp Hound (Maximus Relaximus) and consulting with Tim “Cool Dad” Gill, the dock at Wallace Dam was chosen as our first venue for “Carpin with the Captain 2014”. Many of you know that my go to bait includes a Puff on the hook and Strawberry Grits. Cool Dad of course, fishes his patent pending “Plug of Perfection” almost exclusively.
The “Plug” to some is a simple cereal packed cylinder but let me tell you a little secret. Do not be deceived. The Plug has put fear in the face of fish from New York’s Hudson River all the way down to the Panhandle of sunny Florida! Since my Puffs only accounted for one “Pre-Bump Twitch” today I will now continue the telling of The “Plug” Prompts a Test at Wallace Dam Dock!It is February and it has been an unseasonably cold winter so far. With predictions of upper 50’s including some sun we made our appearance fairly early on Wallace Dam Dock.
Lately we have driven all the way down to the dock. Our plan is to flash our AARP Cards if anyone tries to tell us to park somewhere else.
We were set up soon and we were fishing our normal two poles each and once in the water I walked down the dock to make a phone call. My call was quickly interrupted by Cool Dad! Within minutes of throwing his first two Plugs in the water he had gone from counting rust spots on the rail to experiencing a very Proper Pull Down!!
Not only that, but as he was reeling in his first fish his other pole went down!!! Now I’m always willing to help a friend out so I grabbed that second pole and we each brought a fish to the mat!
But in so doing it immediately brought a dilemma or a test to the Ultimate Carp Hound!
You can almost see it in his eyes. After years of licking Carp he now had to make a choice! What was he to do? I thought you’d never ask………..It was as if he were frozen in time. I even sensed he was waxing poetic as though he were repeating something like “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,. And sorry I could not travel both. And be one traveler, long I stood”. Some report that he first licked the Cat while others say the Carp got the first tongue of the season. All I know is that about an hour later Cool Dad’s pole went down again and Max completely freaked out!!!When he heard the alarm he started spinning around in circles and barking like a thing possessed!!! His mouth started salivating so much that he would have made Pavlov’s dog look like a dry tongued Cur!!In desperation he started licking Tim’s fish! It was almost as if he were trying to get the previous nasty taste out of his mouth!!
After lunch Tim and I snoozed a bit while Max lay in the sun sporting his brand new John Deere vest with pride.
There were no more fish today but as I look back in retrospect I firmly feel that this year is going to be a real Humdinger!
You may not understand at all. You may think this is all poppycock and balderdash. That’s OK because we know that your mind will change once you take the time to come see us!!
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Once upon a time there were two young men and a middle aged Carp Hound. These three shared a passion for pursuing, catching, licking and releasing Common Carp (Cyprinus Carpio). One of the anglers was a really cool dad while the other was a self proclaimed captain of sorts.
When they were younger it seems that they would go year round! Neither rain, nor cold, nor gloom of night would keep these men from seeking the gold! However, as they grew older (and wiser) they longed for warmer days.
Early one February (like now) the Ol Captain saw where it was going to be almost 60 degrees with very little wind on a particular Friday (like tomorrow) on the dock at Wallace Dam in Eatonton, Georgia. After touching base with the dog as well as the Cool Dad a plan was set into motion!
Now folks, we may not catch a thing tomorrow but who knows? The first Carp of the year may be caught on the Wallace Dam dock! The all important question is this: Will it come on the Puff or will it fall prey to the Plug of Perfection?
Stay tuned and if you are going to be near Eatonton, Come see us!!! -
I have just returned from the mailbox and lightly thumbed through the Special Edition NACA. I can assure you that this periodical alone is well worth the cost of membership to me! I pledge to take it on every outing this year (and good Lord willing, I’ll have many). I promise to show it to everyone who comes to see us (and there will be more than a few).
When Max saw the photo on the top of page 41 he simply smiled his normal smile of Carptimonious humility:) Can’t wait to read the articles but I can say that Rick Walker’s photography gives this outstanding and wonderful edition a stunning finish!!
A tip of the Ol Captain’s hat goes out to all involved. I’m afraid that by December the “shiny” will be worn off of this issue! Well done!! -
If I come see you in GA, will you come see is in TX?
You have a PM
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His legs may be short but his heart is as tall as a Georgia Pine! Many of you have been there to see that Maximus Relaximus may lick and release the Carp but he never forgets a friend! A couple more months and we hope to be back in action!!! Until we get back in action we hope that you will enjoy The “Ultimate” Slideshow!!
Come see us in 2014!
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Great job!
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BRRRRRRRRR!! Great job!
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Very nice get together. As always I enjoy the stories and pictures.
Thanks! Come see us!
It was a pretty Common Monday!
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