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    Quick Drags

    in Beginning Carping

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    If I may, I would like to recommend the Sonik Tournos 8000 reels for those looking for a reliable quick drag. Getting used to them after using baitrunners for years was effortless and they've performed flawlessly!

    River vs lake/pond

    in Beginning Carping

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    Rivers and lakes/ponds are two entirely different scenarios. Rivers I feel are a bit more forgiving as you have fish constantly moving (generally) and a current to carry the scent of your bait. Lakes can be quite intimidating as you generally have to spend some time there and identify the Carps' patterns as well as the spots they tend to frequent. When fishing rivers, creeks or canals, look for features that would appeal to the Carp. Areas that transition quickly from shallow to deep, flats, weeds and reeds, overhanging cover, snags, holes, etc. It may seem daunting at first, but once you get the hang of it it'll become second nature. You'll literally have to stop yourself from analyzing a body of water when you aren't Carp fishing. I catch myself doing it all the time!

    CC Moore Equinox help

    in Beginning Carping

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    I was wondering if anyone here knew what type of pack/method mix I should use in conjunction with the CC Moore Equinox boilies I have made. Should I make an identical mix using the Equinox flavoring or just use whatever? I feel like it may throw them off a bit if I'm using Equinox hookbaits and a Super Peach pack :lol:! This will be my first year primarily focusing on boilies, so I'm going in blind on this one. I also have homemade GLM boilies, but I have CC Moore GLM liquid to pair with that. Also, how much do you guys generally use to prebait a spot with and for how long before you have a session?

    2017

    in MI Fish-Ins & Social Events

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    I'm busy whipping up some Equinox boilies in the kitchen, getting ready to head out as soon as the weather becomes more stable. Do we have any idea of when events may occur yet? I have been promoted at my job and now have a normal schedule, which will allow me to attend some events this year.

    Bite indication without an alarm

    in Beginning Carping

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    Well, the best way I found back in the day was to be patient and watch the line. Yes, this may seem like a daunting task, but I assure you, you will learn so much by doing this. When I started fishing for Carp exclusively I was 13 years old. Having a job on a farm bailing hay and shoveling s*** didn't yield much money, so I was forced to make due with what I had. I would go out to nearby creeks and rivers with my Ugly Stik and spinning reel, find a decent sized rock or cinder block to prop the rod on (resting it on the guide) cast out my simple slip rig and wait. I had no clue what a baitrunner was, so I would leave just enough slack in the line to witness the action beneath the surface. When the line began to move, I would slowly pick up the rod and lay the line in the crease of my index finger. It got to the point that I could almost tell exactly what the fish was doing with the bait. It also allowed for some very exciting moments, such as jumping into a river to retrieve my pole after a Carp made a screaming run with it! This is exactly why you want a baitrunner reel for Carp fishing. If you do choose to try this, please, wear polarized glasses. I did this for many years without and would come home with eyes so red you could've sworn I was doing something other than fishing:lol:.

    A Dose of Winter Returns

    in Pictures, Stories & Video

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    That's strange...

         Although I haven't fished it myself,  I've heard of plenty of people catching there as well as a few YouTube videos displaying this. It apparently holds good sized fish so I'll probably give it a shot this year. The dam also attracts a fair amount of anglers but I'm sure I'll fish it as the only place you can park has had a lot of smash n' grabs. 

         All I know is it seems like you have had good success wherever it is you are fishing. I keep up with your blog and I see you frequent Sterling State but I'm not sure about the others in the photos.

    A Dose of Winter Returns

    in Pictures, Stories & Video

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    Totally understand about the temp being great when I'm working and cold when I'm off. To make things worse I work literally on the shores of Lake Belleville...Its driving me mad! It's good to see someone catching them here in Southeast Michigan this early. I'll be getting out as soon as I can!

    From Beginner to more Advanced Gear

    in Pictures, Stories & Video

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     I currently use a Trakker 90 liter rucksack and I definetly recommend. Rugged and spacious, it has withstood two years of all-weather Carping and shows no signs of weakening. It has plenty of pockets so you'll be able to fit most of your gear in it.

       As far as pods are concerned I currently own two. One is the Nash Pocket Pod, which was the first pod I bought. It's made of Aluminum and very lightweight. The second one is the Solar Worldwide Pod. I recently upgraded to this one and it is vastly different from the Nash. Made of Stainless Steel, it is rugged, sleek and much heavier than the Nash Pocket Pod. I have heard of people having the same Solar Worldwide Pod for over 10 years and they're still holding strong! Be warned though, this is an expensive one!

     

        For Bobbins I currently use Fox Black Label bobbins. They are simple, easy to see and reasonably priced. You can also buy heavier attachments to customize how heavy the bobbin is. This is one item of Carping that I've never felt the need to drop a lot of money on. For what they are, the Black Labels are great.

     

        When it comes to alarms I use the Chub Neuron T5 alarms. They are VERY weather resistant, BRIGHT, and can be set to be quite loud if necessary. Also, they feature a separate tones, one for runs and the other for dropbacks so that certainly helps. As far as I know these are getting hard to locate but if you are interested check with Canadian Carp Club. Last time I spoke with them he said he had a few left in stock and was willing to part with them for a decent price.

     

       By the way.... You think right now your passion is at an all time high? Just wait a few years. It's amazing...Carp fishing is truly unlike any other fishing out there. It'll also keep you working overtime lol

    Incredibly aggresive run!

    in Ontario

    Posted

    This has happened to me quite a few times! Back before my friends and I were savvy to all this great Carp fishing gear that's available, we used to either hold the pole or rest the lower rod guide on a cinder block or rock. Here's the catch...We didn't even have baitrunners. This resulted in a spectacular display of fast twitch muscle reflexes and sometimes swimming capability! Now, being properly geared up we don't see this happen nearly as often but I've had screaming runs that fling the bobbin right off and a couple tip the Nash Pocket Pod. This is exactly why I went with the Solar Stainless Worldwide Pod.

    Not many posts from Ontario?

    in Ontario

    Posted

    Didn't there used to be a couple regulars on here from the Ontario area? I think one was named Shawn and the other Tony... I see Shawn still occasionally posts YouTube videos on Carp fishing but I'm guessing he's no longer a member here??

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