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Wow - thank-you to all those who took up the offer on the Saxon rods.
This was clearly a bigger hit than I'd imagined.
There are just a few pairs now left at the special rate.
A lot of folk have asked about getting the Saxon rods but could not quite squeeze the budget together for them...
Until now that is!
This is your opportunity to buy any of the Saxon models (2.50, 2.75, 3.00, 3.25 & 3.50) for just $199.95 each.
I'm putting up 20 pairs of rods up for a limited period only - first come first served.
Remember these rods normally retail for between $228 - $274.
This offer is open to North American customers only.
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I was able to buy a Norwegian folding net on e bay. It is great for carp(28 inches deep, telescopic handle reaches 5 feet). Makes carpin a lot easier!
Might be worth investing in a different net material since the tail has been split by the mesh in the photo...
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Check out issue 17 of USCarpPro magazine...
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Great write up - well done in promoting Carp fishing!
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A lot of folk have asked about getting the Saxon rods but could not quite squeeze the budget together for them...
Until now that is!
This is your opportunity to buy any of the Saxon models (2.50, 2.75, 3.00, 3.25 & 3.50) for just $199.95 each.
I'm putting up 20 pairs of rods up for a limited period only - first come first served.
Remember these rods normally retail for between $228 - $274.
This offer is open to North American customers only.
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Congrats Iain!!! Looks like a great time was had by all. Funny how time flies, seems like it was just yesterday that me, you, nigel, and quid were heading off to chicago!
How are you attaching your flourocarbon leader?
You'll have to get up here and show us how its done again...
I wish we had the digital technology to record that Chicago trip - what a blast!
Not least three of us with tackle (plus Nigel's Eurotackle inventory...) in my subaru and the roof rack so heavy it threatened to tip over on every corner!
I found easiest and quickest was to make loop-to-loop connections to the main line and then either tied into a swivel connected to the hook length on one rod or loop-to-loop to the TFG leader on the other. Both worked well and minimized the cut-offs significantly. I actually think improvement was due to the thicker 25lb fluoro was not getting trapped in the rocks or mussels like my regular 14lb main line.
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Great write up... Portsmouth or Plymouth at least you got there and you had a couple of very nice fish. Well done!
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Great session fellas. Congrats on the 43. Ian sent me pics right away from his phone telling about the fish. I was looking forward to a good camera shot. The head on pic is outstanding!!!!
You mean these shots... lol
The girth measured out a 31" which was much less than I expected. However it was that 'round' for perhaps 70% of its overall length of 37".
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Awesome trip lads, and congrats on the 43, nice one!
I had a 'green card border incident' one year on a greyhound bus at El Paso. They got real up-tight and jumping outa their prams 'coz I only had my driver license.
Yep - And apparently your drivers license also reveals your resident alien status...
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Savay,
Congrats on the new fish. I've been hesitant to post as I take personally the need for US Border Patrol's involvment. I hope the boys were civil and it didn't take away from your quality adventure. What can I say?
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You'll find no issue with me on border patrols... other than my subsequent research indicates the fine is actually $100 not the $10,000 they quoted - lol.
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Steve (Keepnet) Clow won a weeks fishing with the St Lawrence Experience on TOKS Big 4 but generously re-negotiated it to a weekend stay to include Ethan Kloehn, Nigel Griffin and myself.
We traveled north in the early hours of Friday morning and arrived around noon to be met by our gracious host Joe. After settling into our well equipped cabin we set out on the boat to explore the area and look at the various swims available. After several days of blistering weather the conditions showed a change to cooler conditions with a significant wind shift out of the east. This prompted us to fish the swims (and into the wind) a short walk from the cabin. After baiting up we decided on an early dinner and a quick evening session before taking advantage of a decent nights sleep in the cabin and an early start the next morning.
St Larry Experience cabins are cozy and well equipped.
Saturday dawned bright & breezy with several fish showing over the right hand swims quickly producing results with 23, 27 & 29 for Steve and several up to 22 for Nigel. While Nigel & Steve continued steadily Ethan and I finally joined the fray. Ethan landed a cracking common of 35.04 while Steve doubled up for the photo with a 28.04. Taking advantage of the cabin comforts and a much needed break we opted for an early dinner and an evening session before being driven back to the shelter of the cabin by an impending thunderstorm and the prospect of stampeding bovines!
Ethan's 35.04
Steve's 28.04
Calmer conditions and a wind shift welcomed us back at the crack of dawn on Sunday. Plenty of fish rolling over the baited areas and the runs came steadily throughout the morning including a 28.14 for Nigel and a 24.02 for Steve and a 23 for Ethan and a 24.06 for myself. I was struggling with several break offs in my swim and opted to add a 25lb flourcarbon shock leader that seemed to minimize the problem.
Nigel 28.14
Local lad & junior champion Ian came down to hang-out in the afternoon and while we were chatting I had a hesitant run. Unlike the some of the previous fish that went off like scalded cats this one felt quite a bit different... a steady battle ensued - more like playing a super-tanker than a speed boat! Ian offered his assistance with the net and as the fish came close his relayed estimates on its size grew rapidly. As he waded ashore he was convinced it was a forty and the scales bottomed out at 43.04 - a new pb! At only 37" this was clearly a heavily spawn bound fish that we treated with the utmost care and quickly released with the minimum stress.
Iain's 43.04
Another dinner break - this time a top notch Sherherds pie from Nigel. While our chef went for the comfort of the cabin Steve, Ethan & myself decided to fish through the night. Around 11pm I climbed down the wet & slippery bank to net a fish for Steve but coming back up managed to fall in! Steve & Ethan stayed out for the duration while I retired to the cabin for a hot shower and plans for an early start.
Looking down on the swims
With plans to be off the water at 11am for our return to Connecticut we made the most of the final hours with a steady haul of nice fish including several more twenties to 25.14. Joe kindly swung by with the pick-up truck making it easier to haul the usual mountain of gear, bivvies etc back up to the cabins.
After thanking Joe for his hospitality and a promise to be back we loaded up the trailer for the journey home...
A quick note to non-citizens and legal aliens... we ran into a US Border patrol road check along Rt 37. Even though we had not left the USA we were warned that for two of us we should have been our carrying green cards as the consequences for not having them at all times could result in a $10,000 fine! And don't even think about 'pretending' as your residency status shows up when they check your drivers license!
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Its a record!
Just got an email from Nigel to say the 41.08 has been accepted as the new CT state record - brilliant!
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The CT state record would be a worthy reward for Nigel - a great all round angler (not just carp)!
He also makes a mean shepherds pie!
Here are some photo's of the man in action on the St Larry this past weekend...
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As ever Jerome we are very much in awe of your videos... always something to learn from watching them!
Looking forward to shooting a 'pack' bait version with you!
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Teriyaki chicken and steak skewers.............check
Highland park gourmet potato salad.............check
beautiful weather..............................check
see you all tomorrow!
Are we still looking at 8am park opening?
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Savay,
Is there anything to my observation that matching the butt ring with the spool size may influances the "line lay" when retreving?
That in effect would have an affect on the NEXT cast?
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Line lay is a function of the reel guide and spool oscillation... Most big bit spools are 75 mmm + and even a Shimano 4500 is 60mm. So the only difference I could see is the distance from the reel to the butt ring.
Tournament casters don't use large butt rings because they actually want to stop the line slapping around... they simply mount it further away from the reel which is OK for casting but not playing fish.
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OK, OK, so in your opinion, what is the best BIG PIT, that has a baitrunner????
and......how important is it to have the butt guides at least 2 inches in diameter????
I know less friction as the line spools of, but really how important is that,,,,CARL asked me this on the bank this week end, and I really couldn't give an honest answer.....
now I know you can go with the FOX top of the line for 400 plus bucks, but we're really not THAT Tarty.
.....I'm into my second season with Shimano LC's and no problems other than one of the 'clickers' inside the spool fell apart (but managed to get replacements from the UK). Reels have handled plenty of hard fighting big fish (35+)and clutches have been smooth & it has a proper bait-runner like its 3500 & 4500 cousins. Only downside is the weight but its not like you are holding the rod all the time.
As for butt rings don't get me started... the whole 50mm vs 40mm debate is farcical! The difference in line friction from the reel (including big pits) is truly negligible - end rig aerodynamics, rod blanks and the fool holding the rod have w-a-y more impact on performance when distance casting.
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For those who have been waiting patiently... The new MIMIK imitation bait selection boxes are now in stock at Carp Kit International and Big Carp Tackle!
Each box contains a selection of imitation baits (such as pop-up or critical balance corn, maize, tigers, maggots, pellets etc) Mimiks can be used on their own, in combination with the real thing, as a boilie stop or even as a pick-up when using pack baits. They are very durable and will stay on the hook or hair and can be re-used time and again. Mimiks will also absorb flavors for added attraction!
The box selections save 20-25% over individual packets of imitation baits and include a free compartment box.
More details: Mimiks
I've also attached a picture of the floating bread flake (2 pieces included in the large box)... the only stuff I've seen that actually looks and behaves like the real thing without falling off the hook!
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I lived in Manchester, Conn for many years and now live in Indiana. I am going to be back in Manchester for a few days and thought I would do some carping at Union Pond. Does anyone know anything about the carp fishing at Union Pond? Thanks for any information you would care to share.
- IndianaCarper (Stan)
No monsters but they are in there!
CT CAG chapter held their first fish in there last month and several fish were caught - even in 38F water... since then its been a bit hit and miss.
Easiest access is the park off School Street & 83 South.
Contact CT CAG Chair elcapitanmas for more details.
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thanks DD, This will be my 4th seminar, and I love doing them. It also helps to have the support of a great local shop!
E-man did a great job with his presentation to about 12-15 people tonight. I'm sure he just enthused another bunch of new carpers in Connecticut!!!!
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Well done Mario... LMAO
Reminds me of the search for the Loch Ness Monster launched by a world renowned team headed by famed explorer and naturalist Sir Peter Scott...
Tantalizing evidence of underwater photos and sonar readings lead to the scientific name of Nessiteras rhombopteryx so that it could be registered as an endangered species.
The name was based on the Ancient Greek for "the wonder of Ness with the diamond shaped fin", but it was later pointed out to be an anagram of "Monster hoax by Sir Peter S".
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Saxon announces the introduction of its Mimik range of artificial baits.
These stunningly life like bait imitations are resistant to attack from nuisance fish or crayfish and can be side hooked or hair rigged alone or in combination with real baits.
Available in Pop-Up or Critical (neutral buoyancy) balance options they are also ideal as visual boilie stops.
A choice of two Carp box sizes (Small & Large) offer a selection of Critical & Pop-Up corn plus imitation pellets, tiger nuts, chum mixer and maize, while the large box has more corn color choices plus maggots and floating bread (and it really looks like bread!).
Each Mimik bait can be soaked in your favorite attractant or flavor and the pellets also have a recess that can be filled with paste or foam soaked in flavor for added success.
The box selections of Mimiks represent a saving of nearly 20 - 25% over baits bought individually plus you get the handy compartment box free!
Saxon website link: Mimik bait box combos
Email or PM if you are looking to place and order and we'll arrange with one of our vendors.
Small Carp Box: $14.95
Large Carp Box: $29.95
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It was getting late and still nothing but turtle bites and then at around 5:30 while I was talking to Mr. Kleen I heard one of my alarms start to beep a little but I ignored it thinking it was a turtle but then it screamed and I knew I finally had a fish on
Never ignore those little beeps...
Fantastic fish!
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Just spent the weekend at the Carpin' On show at Five Lakes in Essex, England.
In addition to working the Delkim booth I also had plenty of time to hang out with some friends from the Carp World.
Frank Warwick and Jason Caan were very busy promoting their Pack Baits with some great slides from the Baldwinsville tournament featuring our very own Mr Big!
Their presentations were very well received and I'm sure the packbait products will be hugely successful in Europe.
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43.04lb - St Lawrence Experience worked for me!
St Larry Experience website