TurboRust Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 i know.. no more racecar all i post about is fishing..lol so i'm throwing at this wall, and get a keeper saugeye that broke my line, tie on another, throw to the same spot and slam i'm thinking holy shit, this has got to be an 8-9 lb saugeye. fighting, fighting, 7-8 mins later http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/Turborust/IMAG0577.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 glad to see your getting your moneys worth out of the boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted November 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 hell yeah, it was 28* when i dropped in the water at 645 this morning..lol some idiots were out jetskiing at like 930 when it was still 38-40* out with a 10mph wind. now thats getting your moneys worth.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Carp can fight like the devil. Nice catch bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04SVT Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Nice catch! They are a blast to fight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Nice wall hanger! :thumbup: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00861/bIG_mOUTH_BILLY_BAS_861831a.jpg Go make one of these. :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 nice catch. Look at his eye ball looking at you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted November 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 nice catch. Look at his eye ball looking at you. carp are bottom feeders so their eyes are permanently pointed down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 carp are bottom feeders so their eyes are permanently pointed down I knew they feed on the bottom, no idea that they had fixed eyes.......stupid me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Those fuckers eat off the top all day long at the zoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted November 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 right and the kangaroo you can pet is in its natural environment too..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) I fish specifically for carp all the time with some buddies, just because they do fight so hard and get so big. That fish you have there looks to be maybe a 7-8 pound fish I'd say. We caught a few saturday morning, where water was around 52 degrees, so the biting ought to really slow down in the next couple weeks. Here is a 22lb 8oz "mirror" carp: http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x33/spankis/Cowan2.jpg And here is a 12 pound common carp: http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x33/spankis/Cowan1.jpg They are a ton of fun, even if people do think you're retarded for fishing for them lol. Edited November 7, 2011 by spankis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Decent size...i had a friend whos grandparents lived on a canal on fairfield beach at buckeye...her grandma fed the carp daily, so we used yo go throw bread and then a piece on a hook and catch them...until her grandparents found out and got pissed. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted November 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 That fish you have there looks to be maybe a 7-8 pound fish I'd say. the picture might not do it justice, but i caught a 23" 6lb saugeye a couple weeks ago and this thing belittled it.. i'd say it was in the 9.5-10 lb range and 26-27" long, it was off my 24" tape 6lb saugeye http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/Turborust/money.jpg carp http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/Turborust/IMAG0577.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armin922 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 nice catch guys....What do u use at bait for carp? I use wheatie balls and sweet corn.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted November 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 nice catch guys....What do u use at bait for carp? I use wheatie balls and sweet corn.. I caught mine on a vibe e blade bait.. was POP and drop ing it for saugeyes when i lifted off bottom he hammered it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 nice catch guys....What do u use at bait for carp? I use wheatie balls and sweet corn.. I use a few different flavored (generally sweet) baits using a hair rig. A lot of guys chum with a variety of grains. I too use corn a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Hope you guys are killing the carp like you are supposed to if you are fishing at Buckeye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Hope you guys are killing the carp like you are supposed to if you are fishing at Buckeye LOL You're not supposed to. Prove me wrong. Also explain what environmental problems carp (ohio species) cause. Go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 LOL You're not supposed to. Prove me wrong. Also explain what environmental problems carp (ohio species) cause. Go. K As a bottom feeder, carp uproot aquatic vegetation and resuspend phosphorus from the lake sediment. The fish themselves also produce significant amounts of phosphorus which helps bluegreen algae grow. http://www.buckeyelakebeacon.net/news/2011-06-25/News/Carp_tournament_debuts_July_1517.html Typically, the carp are used to clean up the blue-green algae, but the nasty Microcystis Blue-Green algae is essentially being exacerbated by the large amounts of Carp in Buckeye Lake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Well, the Buckeye Lake Beacon has published the spin that Buckeye Lake for Tomorrow puts on the blue-green algae problem. You will find no legitimate, DNR-backed documentation telling the public to kill carp they catch out of Buckeye. This should explain the issue a bit more accurately: http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2011/06/18/at-buckeye-lake-algae-alerts-dot-all-beaches.html Specifically, note where it says "Blue-green algae, also called cyanobacteria, are fed by phosphorus runoff from manure, fertilizers and sewage." - NOT carp. The introduction of the algae is the root cause, and media and local tourism (which Buckeye Lake for Tomorrow is largely comprised of) has chosen to point fingers at the negligible impacts of carp as a convenient scapegoat. The main problem is the introduction of all the algae-feeding material through runoff into the lake, which is a problem locals and government realizes is WAAAAAY more difficult to address than blaming carp. Carp are bottom feeders, yes, but do they specifically uproot vegetation, NO. Grass carp do somewhat, yes, but common carp (as are found in Buckeye lake) do very little vegetation removal. The biggest problem is runoff, and the unregulated/unmanaged material in that runoff. That said, convincing farmers and the general public to change their behavior isn't nearly as easy as declaring a fish the cause of the problem, and hosting a single-day tournament. As far as stirring up and re-suspending it material, it only seems obvious that having hundreds of unlimited horsepower boats on a lake that is 4-6 feet deep has a much larger impact on stirring up sediment than fish. Aside from all that, the population of carp in Buckeye, as with most lakes in Ohio, is soooo great that a tournament isn't going to affect their numbers to any meaningful degree. A single female carp will lay 200,000-300,000 eggs per spawn. In addition, I do a lot of carp fishing, and I can tell you that there are plenty of lakes in Ohio with VERY dense populations of carp which have very clear water and thriving vegetation. Most have them are very healthy ecosystems in general, with solid populations of more common sportfish as well. The difference between Buckeye and those lakes are that they aren't surrounded by residential properties and commercial agriculture, and they are largely limited to 10hp powerboats. And Derek, sorry for the hijack, but there's a ton of misinformation out there. This seemed like a good opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Well, the Buckeye Lake Beacon has published the spin that Buckeye Lake for Tomorrow puts on the blue-green algae problem. You will find no legitimate, DNR-backed documentation telling the public to kill carp they catch out of Buckeye. This should explain the issue a bit more accurately: http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2011/06/18/at-buckeye-lake-algae-alerts-dot-all-beaches.html Specifically, note where it says "Blue-green algae, also called cyanobacteria, are fed by phosphorus runoff from manure, fertilizers and sewage." - NOT carp. The introduction of the algae is the root cause, and media and local tourism (which Buckeye Lake for Tomorrow is largely comprised of) has chosen to point fingers at the negligible impacts of carp as a convenient scapegoat. The main problem is the introduction of all the algae-feeding material through runoff into the lake, which is a problem locals and government realizes is WAAAAAY more difficult to address than blaming carp. Carp are bottom feeders, yes, but do they specifically uproot vegetation, NO. Grass carp do somewhat, yes, but common carp (as are found in Buckeye lake) do very little vegetation removal. The biggest problem is runoff, and the unregulated/unmanaged material in that runoff. That said, convincing farmers and the general public to change their behavior isn't nearly as easy as declaring a fish the cause of the problem, and hosting a single-day tournament. As far as stirring up and re-suspending it material, it only seems obvious that having hundreds of unlimited horsepower boats on a lake that is 4-6 feet deep has a much larger impact on stirring up sediment than fish. Aside from all that, the population of carp in Buckeye, as with most lakes in Ohio, is soooo great that a tournament isn't going to affect their numbers to any meaningful degree. A single female carp will lay 200,000-300,000 eggs per spawn. In addition, I do a lot of carp fishing, and I can tell you that there are plenty of lakes in Ohio with VERY dense populations of carp which have very clear water and thriving vegetation. Most have them are very healthy ecosystems in general, with solid populations of more common sportfish as well. The difference between Buckeye and those lakes are that they aren't surrounded by residential properties and commercial agriculture, and they are largely limited to 10hp powerboats. And Derek, sorry for the hijack, but there's a ton of misinformation out there. This seemed like a good opportunity. Carpfucker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Well, the Buckeye Lake Beacon has published the spin that Buckeye Lake for Tomorrow puts on the blue-green algae problem. You will find no legitimate, DNR-backed documentation telling the public to kill carp they catch out of Buckeye. This should explain the issue a bit more accurately: http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2011/06/18/at-buckeye-lake-algae-alerts-dot-all-beaches.html Specifically, note where it says "Blue-green algae, also called cyanobacteria, are fed by phosphorus runoff from manure, fertilizers and sewage." - NOT carp. The introduction of the algae is the root cause, and media and local tourism (which Buckeye Lake for Tomorrow is largely comprised of) has chosen to point fingers at the negligible impacts of carp as a convenient scapegoat. The main problem is the introduction of all the algae-feeding material through runoff into the lake, which is a problem locals and government realizes is WAAAAAY more difficult to address than blaming carp. Carp are bottom feeders, yes, but do they specifically uproot vegetation, NO. Grass carp do somewhat, yes, but common carp (as are found in Buckeye lake) do very little vegetation removal. The biggest problem is runoff, and the unregulated/unmanaged material in that runoff. That said, convincing farmers and the general public to change their behavior isn't nearly as easy as declaring a fish the cause of the problem, and hosting a single-day tournament. As far as stirring up and re-suspending it material, it only seems obvious that having hundreds of unlimited horsepower boats on a lake that is 4-6 feet deep has a much larger impact on stirring up sediment than fish. I know what the main cause of the algae is. Look at the lakes that have the issue, they are all old impoundments that are nothing more than giant drainage pools. Any ODNR officer will tell you that they are trying to cull the carp population in Buckeye, as it continues to help the spread of the algae. Just because they are not the cause Aside from all that, the population of carp in Buckeye, as with most lakes in Ohio, is soooo great that a tournament isn't going to affect their numbers to any meaningful degree. A single female carp will lay 200,000-300,000 eggs per spawn. In addition, I do a lot of carp fishing, and I can tell you that there are plenty of lakes in Ohio with VERY dense populations of carp which have very clear water and thriving vegetation. Most have them are very healthy ecosystems in general, with solid populations of more common sportfish as well. The difference between Buckeye and those lakes are that they aren't surrounded by residential properties and commercial agriculture, and they are largely limited to 10hp powerboats. Exactly, which is why the population needs thinned. They aren't going to spread something somewhere that it isn't. I am not blaming Carp for the problem, we all know the main issue is farm runoff, but like I said, the scientifically proven fact that this type of algae thrives with carp presence means that doing your small part to try to cull the population is the right thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 i know.. no more racecar all i post about is fishing..lol Because Race Carp. :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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