(N)ICE CARP

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Comment by Andre Sturkey on March 2, 2011 at 2:35pm

Jim that fish looks like it maybe holding some eggs?  The carp I catch in the spring and summer never have bellys like that one

Comment by BlueGillerKiller on February 11, 2011 at 7:01pm

You know everytime i catch a carp i always end up disappointed at first.. Youre always expecting a big bass or nice cat then that first site of a scaley ugly carp pops up to kill your thunder.. bastard carps..

Comment by Jim Gronaw on February 11, 2011 at 5:38pm

Hey Jeff...my largest ice caught bluegill, 11.5 inches, took a # 5 Rap right off the bottom in 25 ft at Deep Creek Lake. That's a bigger item, but I'll bet you are onto something with the # 2 as a summer vertical gig at Perris. I have a few applications I might try it here in Maryland when summer hits...

 

Thanks for the idea!

 

I too enjoy carp...any time I can catch a big fish in February, I'm happy!

Comment by Jeff Soto on February 11, 2011 at 5:27pm

Just had a thought Jim.... Have you ever used that jigging Rapala when the gills are in deeper water in the summertime?  I'll bet that little size would work on my Lake Perris when they are down 15 to 20 feet.... Going to have to get a couple and try them!

Comment by Jeff Soto on February 11, 2011 at 5:20pm

Great fish!  I love carp, but man, they sure can be a disappointment when you think you have hooked into a big bass!

Comment by John Sheehan on February 11, 2011 at 2:25pm

Exciting!Thanks for the info.

 

Comment by Jim Gronaw on February 11, 2011 at 2:17pm

The reel is a low end Okuma ul  reel with 4 pound florescent blue Stren. It has a great drag, however.

I honestly thought I had a giant largemouth as this lake has reportedly produced fish over 10 lbs.

Comment by John Sheehan on February 11, 2011 at 1:19pm

Monster !! 15# ON 4#TEST IS QUITE A FEAT!! What brand and model is that reel ?I should go get one!