MassBass

not a pickerel.

I think striper fishing is more about location and timing. I like rattlebaits to (silver black back is good), but without location and timing it won't work.

I have caught big fish on those little gold aberdeens to. Its very light so the fish can suck it up and its shiny gold that could attract them. I eventually straightened one trying to slow a running carp in strong current with heavy line and have not used one since.

Just because the lake is deep does not mean you should overlook the shallows/bank!

Carpe Diem. Ill tell ya chumming the swim with corn before I place my line has upped my catch rate big time. I have not gotten skunked in a while. I have also changed how I hold the fish. Im not going to ever gill them again. I had one thrash and ripped his gill. That ambassaduer has caught me many carp over the years. Its not to great for casting lures for bass but carp fishing it shines. Good bait clicker. However carp are tackle busters and they can break your equipment. I have had that reel repaired before. I have the cabela's baitfeeder salt striker spinning/king kat rod combo on my wish list. Should my ambassaduer go down again I will get that spinning outfit.

Has anyone used these chain ball or chain barrel swivels for anything? They seem like an interesting new product, I don't recall seeing these before.

I look at the way KVD fishes as a professional athlete. And as a professional athlete gets old, he starts to decline. Just a thought.

You can use straight shank bait holder hooks. A size that you can thread 4-5 kernals of corn onto. Thats what I have been having success with.

Is he just teasing them?

They also change colors as they get stressed during the fight.

Its the "porpoise" action, and it can work. Im not big into my spro shad. Its just kinda subtle.

nailed a 27"; not messin around with trebles, but I implemented a trilene xl leader and I think it really gave me an advantage over the fish. The stretchy mono really absorbs the fish's desperate head shakes. And with the braid as a mainline I could tie on a striper lure if the situation arose.

If you are getting 4 lbers thats good. You will need some luck for that once in a lifetime bite. It only takes one cast...

Terrible misfortune. With the substantial rain that moved thru I went to a spot that has a stream flow. No signs of carp but I eventually get a bite and the fish is on. Definitely a carp, pulling drag and and fighting; but then it comes off. dah gum it. This is the second time a fish has become unbuttoned like this. My thought is that im getting bad turns and the small hook is getting twisted out. I change my philosophy and tie on a small treble. I have caught carp on trebles before; and it doesn't do anymore damage to the fish as one point does. As i put my trash in my bag I pick up the lid of the can of corn to put it in my bag and I slice the finger of my other hand. S***. I knew even before the blood appeared that this was a substantial accident. I quickly pull in my line and hike out, I got a ride home because I couldn't ride my bike. This wound will sideline me for a few days at least.

my first thought was matzuo. I have seen other matzuo lures with that same color.

I don't think you need a pool cue to fish a frog. But you definetly need braid. 50lb test powerpro superslick is good.

perhaps Satan, rather than a snake, has taken the form of a fish.

good luck today, two carp one 27" and one 33" (one of those big ones).

Always good to have the option to downsize your topwater if your only getting swirls and follow-ups.

nice one. pond or river?

big lake smallmouth will break your heart the way they jump and throw your lure.

Asian carp were widespread in Europe as early as 530 B.C.

As I clumsily descended the rugged terrain down to the water I could see the big carp fining in the shallow water on the bank. As I made it down to the trickling delta I couldn't help but spook them. Im not getting skunked again, I can see carp periodically breaking the surface so I know they are still in the vicinity of the small stream and rotating current pattern. Not getting anything I decide to use my corn to chum the area in front of the delta. A while after I can see a big shadow slowly moving in the water I chummed. Carp! I miss one take but quickly get another cast out. Next bite is a screamer, if I miss this one...I have a carp on and the hook holds for its initial head turns. The big fish tires against the bend of my new medium action rod. 31" carp. about 12lbs. I don't get anymore bites. I feel like a stressed carp can spook a whole school or spot. I quit for the day while im on top.

Getting skunked is just water under the bridge.

The mighty common carp will drive an angler mad. I chum the water throroughly and I feel like i must be fishing for jaws. Then I set my line, using braid as a mainline and a 15lb mono leader. Is my hook too big? I get some nibbles; some tap-taps, some bites. My little red hook must be too big. Then I get a take, a no doubt run, and pick up my rod and set the hook, its on for a second then its not. I check my business end and the line is broke at the hook, the mono is old and weak. I could break it with my hands. I thought that spool would still be good. I retie with braid and a smaller hook. In the shallow current under the bridge they can see me; one spooks and some others are not interested in my pathetic offering. One more spot, a shady smallmouth hole. I set my line some bites...then a run! I handle my rod and rear back, yup! I have the fish on only briefly before it comes unbottoned. No line failure, no hook bent. Must have gotten a bad turn of their fleshy lips. More bad luck, my bike has a flat tire. Must have popped in the hot sun.