As close as i live to it, i actually don't hit the mississippi too often. However, as little as i am there, and as terrible a fisherman as i am, even I have taken 4 of those #$@&* carp out. Seems like no matter what bait i am using they are willing to take it. Jigging across the bottom works well.
I've never hooked into a 4', 100lb one before, but have had a few good 3 & 4 lb ones.
One time, they actually provided me with a really cool experience. I unhooked it, and banked it, just threw it away from me up on shore. I tried to walk downstream a little and WHOOSH! overhead a bald eagle flies over, grabs the fish and takes it a few yards away to devour it. Cool sight to see.
But yeah, i hate the stupidhead carp.
Last edited by skinnybass; 06/24/10 09:45 AM.
