fairmount park

[jason951]

i was there today, all i seen were carp.

[fishmounter]

I did, but I can't say how I did...

[BassLady]

Never Never go to fairmount on easter sunday, that place was figgin crazy!!! I got skunked :(

[DirtyHarry3]

I've seen some guys at Fairmont before catching carp on regular old tortillas on the hook. I have a feeling they threw a chum bag or something in the water cause they were catching em like they were goin out of style.

If you ever get a chance, fish carp specifically. If you ever get a 5 pound carp on your dinky 6lb test, you're reel is gona scream. That's a fight that tests your tackle gives you a benchmark as to what your gear can handle. DONT walk away from your rig, a carp will drag the whole damn thing in the water faster than you think. They bite a run far and straight to deeper water. And it's highly possible without enough drag, a carp will spool ya.

Overall I think carp are uber fun to catch and tough to land on light tackle. Not stealin light from the bass though.

[joebass]

ya i have seen a few people throw bags of chum into the waters by the tank and whould come back 3-4 hours later and fish.

[JediMindTricks]

I've seen some guys at Fairmont before catching carp on regular old tortillas on the hook. I have a feeling they threw a chum bag or something in the water cause they were catching em like they were goin out of style.

If you ever get a chance, fish carp specifically. If you ever get a 5 pound carp on your dinky 6lb test, you're reel is gona scream. That's a fight that tests your tackle gives you a benchmark as to what your gear can handle. DONT walk away from your rig, a carp will drag the whole damn thing in the water faster than you think. They bite a run far and straight to deeper water. And it's highly possible without enough drag, a carp will spool ya.

Overall I think carp are uber fun to catch and tough to land on light tackle. Not stealin light from the bass though.

im almost willing to bet i can catch a carp or trout in 20 minutes or less.
i use a 4lb line......
and ive seen 2 poles get pulled in the water within 1 day. and one was mine. lol. thank god for the people who carry extra large weights and deep sea poles!

[DirtyHarry3]

im almost willing to bet i can catch a carp or trout in 20 minutes or less.
i use a 4lb line......
and ive seen 2 poles get pulled in the water within 1 day. and one was mine. lol. thank god for the people who carry extra large weights and deep sea poles!

You're tellin me. I bought a Shimano rod last year that rated 60-100 lb BRAIDED line. The rod is as light as a regular bass rod but I can pic up a 15 lb weight. I threw a Avet SX and some Blackwater 10lb flouro. Just crankin the fish in. Overkill I know, but if nothin else is bitting, you can catch carp.