[Memorial Day Carp Fishing Outing]

The coloring on the first buffalo is very cool! Great day!!

[Humdinger]

Great story! My favorites are them Allatoona Weirdos!

[Slingshot on the quick?]

Water balloon launcher?

[Day off work + Day off school = A good day!]

This past Friday I had the day off work and my oldest son had the day off from school(they call it a "Professional Day" around here), so we decided to hit the lake. Arrived to glass flat water conditions and clear skies and we were set up by 7:30am.

Bait was unflavored panko/birdseed packbait with yellow foam hookbait dipped in banana nut/vodka glug. "Paylake" was the style of the day. I was designated bait/setup/net man. Logan did all of the catching.

Slow start until the wind picked up, then the bites were steady until we packed up about 1:30pm. Ended with 4 carp, 2 catfish and 3 wipers?!?!

First fish was big fish and Logans new PB at 18lbs!

A few more carp.

Always have a good time watching Logan catch fish. He gets so excited!

Here is a video of the whole day down to about 20mins.

https://youtu.be/-wYX0CnzVVk

[Yesterday At Lake Chilli]

Great day and great video!

[St. Croix Avid Carp series rods]

Gander Mountain is doing rebates on their St. Croix rods which includes the Avid Carp series. $40 rebate + free shipping. http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=St-Croix-Avid-Series-Carp-Rod-96-Medium&i=432535

[Panko Source?]

You can do what I did and make a post on Craigslist. I found someone with wholesale connections that ordered me a 25lb bag. Great price too!

[Tanyard Creek Carpin' Update!]

Love the Allatoona weirdos!

[Take the time to fill out this survey please.]

Done!! Expressed the same sentiments as Fisherwood.

[Once Upon a Time on March 12]

Nicely done! Love those big grassies!

[We have a Sycamore Standard!]

You guys have made a little slice of paradise under the sycamores! Looking good!

[Have you been following the ATC 2015 ?]

After watching it the last couple of years, now I want to experience it up close.

Pick me up in Kansas City on your way! HAHA!

[I never grow tired.......]

I look foward to the many stories the Sycamores are sure to bring us in 2015!!

[Sport trailers]

Check out some of the ways people trick out the el cheapo harbor freight utility trailers for hauling gear.

[Carp Juice]

Cant go wrong with banananut. Not sure where you are ordering from but resistance tackle has a good deal on R&W.

[How to reel in 2 carp at the same time?]

Yes, I always feel like a circus clown when get the double run.If I am all alone, I just leave one rod in the holder and try to keep the slack out of the line the best I can. If there is anyone within earshot, I invite them over and let them reel it in. Put a smile on a couple peoples faces doing that!

[The Status of the Sycamores]

So frustrating to see all the trash and garbage at a fishing spot. I like the idea of repurposing those sofas, just get some plastic cushion covers! Haha! Hopefully your spot dries up and you can get in some bank time soon!

[Setting the Standard]

If I could fish in any carp event, THIS is the one I would want to take part in.

Look forward to reading the great stories that are sure to follow!!

[A Real Beauty]

You catch the most amazing mirrors!! Beautiful!!

[Reeling in a carp?]

Guys this is the puzzling thing for me. The thing I love about catfish is I can set my drag fairly strong, allowing line out just enough so the line wont break and can heave back on the rod and muscle them in.

Can I do that with carp?

Everything that I have read seems to say if I do that, I will lose the fish to a hook pull or tear. With a Flathead or channel their mouth's are so tough I can do that with them without worry of losing the fish.

How much pressure can I put on a carp without worrying that I am horsing it too much for any danger to happen? Like I said above I was playing them till they tired out what seemed like 10-15 minutes.

I fish primarily "paylake" style. 8' rods, 15lb mono and 2/0 hooks. I am able to lean on the fish and get them in fairly quickly. Never had a problem with hook pulls. On the occasion that I use a hair rig with a smaller hook(size 6), I am a little more conscious of the possibility of a hook pull so I will keep a lighter drag. I agree with trying your best to get the carp landed and PR'ed in the shortest time possible. This season I only weighed fish that were possible PBs(I weighed 1 fish, a grass carp haha) just to cut down on the fishes time out of water.

[More Cold Carpin]

Great videos and great catch! You guys make me want to get out and do some cold water carping!

[Reeling in a carp?]

If a fish is heading for a snag you might as well lean on them and try to turn them. If they reach the snag you are probably going to lose the fish(and probably your rig also), so go ahead and take your chances. At least if the hook pops you get your rig back.

[Beginner Bait?]

My baits that I used this year: Grits pack, Panko pack, boiled maize, range cubes. Simple to use and make.

[Barbless hooks]

I am going to try and pinch a few barbs on my hair rig hooks next year. Only worry I have is if during a run a fish stops running before I get to the rod, it will be easier for the fish to shake the hook.

[Self Timer fun]

OH the countless pics I have deleted from a fish flopping during a self timer shot! HAHA!!! And +1 on the not trusting a grassie, I don't think I have ever gotten a good pic on the first try with them. Then the one pic they stay still for you have the look of "disaster waiting to happen"!!! I will be looking through all my pics to see if a few bloopers made it through.