First carp of the year! and lost a MONSTER!

[Carptain_Bao]

Well after trying hard for one week all the effort I've put into carp fishing has finally paid off. Took my mom to fish today.Got to my spot around 3:30, cast out my feeder rig and my floater rig with my dough bait. Tried a different mix today it works just fine as the other mix. A lot of hits on my floater pole but all from the baitfish that tries to take my bait. And I saw my floater went straight down, bam fish on! Easy fight on this one, it was a LMB, what a surprise, it seems that my bait works for any species lol. I've caught bluegill,carp,cats,tilapia,shad and now LMB! But it might because the bass was eating the baitfish. But it was lip hooked. Carefully released after a pic.
http://i45.tinypic.com/14cg0bb.jpg
The bite started to pick up around 7, I got on hard hit on my feeder rig, my pole got a huge bendo, no not a bendo, my medium action bass rod went STRAIGHT! I set the drag tight before I fish on purpose, even myself couldn't drag the line out but the fish dragged the line out like crazy! But when I got there the fish was gone, give it another couple seconds it might just take my pole in the water, that was a monster. Then I got a nice one my floater rod, that one was giving me some hard time, after a 5 min fight, I finally tired him out, wasn't huge but it's at least a 4lber. Let it go as well. There are some more bites but I just missed em. Could have landed a couple more. I m still wondering how big the monster is!
http://i46.tinypic.com/5zfz9y.jpg
Man it feels great to get back to the carp fishing. I haven't fished for carp for 2 years now I think I'm ready for some more carp action!

BTW http://fishingnetwork.net/forum4/showthread.php?66688-FS-Carp-bait-ALL-YOU-CARP-ANGLER-SHOULD-CHECK-IT-OUT!
I'm still trying to sell my dough bait mix if you guys are interested and want to test it out I can take you with me to just show you how amazing it works. I got a shipment coming soon, so just hit me up.I have been doing carp fishing since I was 4. I just want to show you guys how amazing traditional cane pole fishing is. But the dough bait and base mix in the US aren't perfect so I have to ship them from China, the only reason my bait is expensive is because of the shipping. But I guarantee you it works very well!

[Justme]

Cool to see a city park report, btw I think my wife and I were fishing right next to ya :Smile:

[Carptain_Bao]

Cool to see a city park report, btw I think my wife and I were fishing right next to ya :Smile:

Nice to see you guys there! How did you guys do yesterday?

[Skyler]

How does the dough work? Do I put in on the end of the arrow, or on the bow? :)

[Justme]

Nice to see you guys there! How did you guys do yesterday?

Same here, hope we'll get a chance to fish together sometime. We ended up gettin one cat bout a pound right before the park closed.

[fishfnatic]

Carp, a fish I have never targeted >.> Good job on the catches.

[Carptain_Bao]

Carp, a fish I have never targeted >.> Good job on the catches.

You should, Kevin! They put up some very hard fights, a 5lber carp fights harder than a 5lber kitty lol

[Carptain_Bao]

Same here, hope we'll get a chance to fish together sometime. We ended up gettin one cat bout a pound right before the park closed.

cool I'll be fishing there around the same time on friday, hope to see you there! Nice at least you beat the skunk!

[Cartman]

Great report, Bao. What is a "feeder rig" exactly?

[Carptain_Bao]

Great report, Bao. What is a "feeder rig" exactly?

thanks Jon
check out the link http://fishingnetwork.net/forum4/showthread.php?66688-FS-Carp-bait-ALL-YOU-CARP-ANGLER-SHOULD-CHECK-IT-OUT
The one I have is not exactly a feeder rig. The feeder rig is like this:
http://i50.tinypic.com/jsj1qs.jpg

[dkinla]

congrats on that carp! good to see your persistence and hard work paid off!

by the way, just thought I'd share with you some old posts I put up on the texas fishing forum when I was back there several years ago doing the carp/buffalo fishing thing... I had just gotten into it there.. and man is it fun to fight those huge carp/buffalo for 10-20 minutes sometimes!!

check out the following links:

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4609997/Back_from_Lake_Austin_waters_l#Post4609997


here are the links from my 1st trip to Emma Long a year before:

There are 8 parts with plenty of pictures~ I hope you all enjoy them.

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3394705/Got_back_from_unbelievable_ses#Post3394705

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3394707/Unbelievable_Emma_Long_session#Post3394707

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3394710/Unbelievable_Emma_Long_Session#Post3394710

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3394713/Unbelievable_Emma_Long_session#Post3394713

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3394718/Unbelievable_Emma_Long_Session#Post3394718

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3394728/Unbelievable_Emma_Long_Session#Post3394728

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3394734/Unbelievable_Emma_Long_Session#Post3394734

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3394741/Unbelievable_Emma_Long_Session#Post3394741

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3395837/Different_view_of_her_31_12_lb#Post3395837

lots of pics and videos in those links I posted above... I bought most of my carping gear back then pretty cheaply at www.bankfishingsystems.com (you can get a whole kit with the rods/bite alarms/rod stands/etc. there). You can get a little more expensive gear at www.scorpiontackle.com

keep up the good work!

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[Carptain_Bao]

congrats on that carp! good to see your persistence and hard work paid off!

by the way, just thought I'd share with you some old posts I put up on the texas fishing forum when I was back there several years ago doing the carp/buffalo fishing thing... I had just gotten into it there.. and man is it fun to fight those huge carp/buffalo for 10-20 minutes sometimes!!

check out the following links:

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4609997/Back_from_Lake_Austin_waters_l#Post4609997

here are the links from my 1st trip to Emma Long a year before:

There are 8 parts with plenty of pictures~ I hope you all enjoy them.

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3394705/Got_back_from_unbelievable_ses#Post3394705

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3394707/Unbelievable_Emma_Long_session#Post3394707

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3394710/Unbelievable_Emma_Long_Session#Post3394710

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3394713/Unbelievable_Emma_Long_session#Post3394713

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3394718/Unbelievable_Emma_Long_Session#Post3394718

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3394728/Unbelievable_Emma_Long_Session#Post3394728

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3394734/Unbelievable_Emma_Long_Session#Post3394734

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3394741/Unbelievable_Emma_Long_Session#Post3394741

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3395837/Different_view_of_her_31_12_lb#Post3395837

lots of pics and videos in those links I posted above... I bought most of my carping gear back then pretty cheaply at www.bankfishingsystems.com (you can get a whole kit with the rods/bite alarms/rod stands/etc. there). You can get a little more expensive gear at www.scorpiontackle.com

keep up the good work!

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Thanks a lot dkinla! BFS is definitely cheap and Im planning on getting one of the bFS rods since my rod just got dragged into the lake lol

[dkinla]

yeah if you do order from BFS, definitely call them and speak to John Means (owner)... he always gave me a way better shipping rate than what you get charged online if you just order online. This should save you some cash!

I still use the Black Phantom carp rods from day one... and they've held up just fine.. landed the 30lb carp and 38lb buffalo with these rods!

the BFS 11' and 12' long distance carp rods are cheaper... but I haven't used those before.

[Carptain_Bao]

yeah if you do order from BFS, definitely call them and speak to John Means (owner)... he always gave me a way better shipping rate than what you get charged online if you just order online. This should save you some cash!

I still use the Black Phantom carp rods from day one... and they've held up just fine.. landed the 30lb carp and 38lb buffalo with these rods!

the BFS 11' and 12' long distance carp rods are cheaper... but I haven't used those before.
Man i should have seen your reply before I bought the rod! I was strugggling for a long time because of the shipping rate, but i'll definitely call em before I purchase it again.
i got the Black Phantom as well, 2.5 lb test curve sounds good to me. I would love to get something around 1.5lb test curve but just couldn't afford it lol
The buffalo you got was a beast!

[carpanglerdude]

Congrats on your carp catch! Those fish are real drag burners, definitely a blast to catch. I need to start chasing them again!

[Carptain_Bao]

Congrats on your carp catch! Those fish are real drag burners, definitely a blast to catch. I need to start chasing them again!

Yep, they sure put on one hell of fights! you should be back for some carp actions lol
But i've seen your vids about catching the wild trout up in the mountains, that was cool too!

[Kokak]

I'm about 5 minutes from SFD and am an avid carp fisher... we should meet up and I can show you about the 'PUFF', as in Paylake rigging.

BTW... I have a crap load of carp gear for sale, I could easily set someone up with everything they need.

[Carptain_Bao]

I'm about 5 minutes from SFD and am an avid carp fisher... we should meet up and I can show you about the 'PUFF', as in Paylake rigging.

BTW... I have a crap load of carp gear for sale, I could easily set someone up with everything they need.

Hey Kokak I'm Zee on SCCC. Glad to see you on FNN! If you do wanna meet up at SFD sometimes just hit me up,I usually fish there in weekday afternoons! How did you do at Yorda?

[jonnyfishon]

if it aint a 30+ pound carp it aint a monster

[angelsfan951]

I'm about 5 minutes from SFD and am an avid carp fisher... we should meet up and I can show you about the 'PUFF', as in Paylake rigging.

BTW... I have a crap load of carp gear for sale, I could easily set someone up with everything they need.

what kind of stuff u got ?? im trying to buy some gear to start carp fishing. i have never tried for these. Do u guys ever fish anywere else closer to riverside?

[Kokak]

I've got...

Rods
Reels
Rod Carry All (can hold 3 ready mad rods)
Rod Pod (rod stand)
36" Carp net
Bite Indicators
Fox Brollie (really big umbrella that you can remove the center pole for more room, with a floor)

All you would need is a couple of alarms and you're set.

I may be at Perris in a few weeks. Otherwise send me a PM and we can talk.

[angelsfan951]

I've got...

Rods
Reels
Rod Carry All (can hold 3 ready mad rods)
Rod Pod (rod stand)
36" Carp net
Bite Indicators
Fox Brollie (really big umbrella that you can remove the center pole for more room, with a floor)

All you would need is a couple of alarms and you're set.

I may be at Perris in a few weeks. Otherwise send me a PM and we can talk.

i just pmed u.... sorry to thread jack!