Author Topic: Well here is a twist (Read 1996 times)

waterwhipper · « **on:** Jan 21, 2016, 10:30 AM »

Well here is a twist to ice fishing. While setting out to do some Walleye and Crappie through the ice a new found favorite has emerged. CARP yes I said CARP. Carp have become more and more accepted among anglers due to their size strength and a lot of times the challenge that they provide. Now think of these fish that are known for large powerful runs on a ice fishing rod with 6 lb test. To top this off we are using jigging and bladed baits that we are using to catch the Walleye. HD Ice, Thinfish, Reef Runner Cicadas, Red Eye Shad, and Jigging Raps have all produced. Oh and by the way we are getting the Walleye and a few Crappie as well. But these golden, fat lipped hard fighting fish are fast become a favorite.

A10FLYR · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 21, 2016, 10:59 AM »

I have to agree. My best fish fish this summer was a 32" carp at Chatfield. Great battle!! (I still don't know how to insert a picture).

HotRodSD · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 21, 2016, 11:01 AM »

Its all about weight, son

ducky540 · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 21, 2016, 11:45 AM »

I bet they put up one hell of a fight. Sweet eye as well!

59Cummins · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 21, 2016, 12:25 PM »

Y'all should see the Asian carp back east. While we're running LiDAR to map the rivers they just jump in the boat. Big ones. One summer a few yrs ago we had several windows busted out cause them buggers. Everyday you'd have to hose the boat out from all the fish flopping around getting blood and slime on everything. The vibration sets them off and then the water turns to popcorn. We run twin 250 OB's, let one idle and rev the other. Enough carp to fill a dump truck. So I hate them, all of them!

A10FLYR · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 21, 2016, 12:44 PM »

BUT.......I hear they are very good eating. Recommended by a chef no less.

sisabdulax · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 21, 2016, 01:20 PM »

They are the trout of Europe!!! Why ya think they brought them with them!!!

stinkyfingers · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 21, 2016, 03:11 PM »

Yeah baby. Common carp, Cyprinus Carpus, can be a blast to catch. They're geared real low and seem to have about 20% more moxie than a channel cat of equal size. Very popular in Eastern Europe and among certain ethnic groups in this country as table fare. Any of Slayer's favorite gar recipes would work for carp also I'd imagine.

SLAYERFISH · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 21, 2016, 03:39 PM »

I suppose every cloud has a silver lining-

When life gives you lemons make lemonade-

fishslap · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 21, 2016, 08:47 PM »

Very nice. Had to be some drag screaming fun there. Only ever caught one carp through the ice up at Douglas Res right in the flooded brush. I don't know "jack" about how to find them consistently but might have to give them a try sometime.

Cantharellus · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 21, 2016, 10:20 PM »

Quote from: SLAYERFISH on Jan 21, 2016, 03:39 PM

I suppose every cloud has a silver lining-

When life gives you lemons make lemonade-

Or pickled carp...

wkirklandco · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 21, 2016, 11:16 PM »

Yes, they're great. Especially with my bow!

Baetis62 · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 22, 2016, 05:39 AM »

Like riding a mo-ped or having sex with a fat girl...it's fun if nobody sees you doin it.

ITO · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 22, 2016, 06:48 AM »

The ice is the one place that I can remain carp FREE, thank jeebs.
Nice fish regardless of my political belief

lefty2053 · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 22, 2016, 07:46 AM »

Mind sharing at what depth those are found? I know of a few lakes out here that hold big ones.

I also caught one on my lure open water. I felt a bump and actually snagged it in the tail. Try pulling one of those in by it's tail. Took a long time to get it in on my 6 Lb test Medium action rod.

A10FLYR · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 22, 2016, 09:21 AM »

Mine were right off the bottom in 27 feet of water on a white tube jig. Caught 3 that day.

Chris338378 · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 22, 2016, 09:26 AM »

They're a lot of fun to catch because they put up such a good fight.

anglure · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 22, 2016, 09:27 AM »

Looks like Fun to me ! Good pics to boot !

Cantgetenough · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 22, 2016, 09:36 AM »

Quote from: sisabdulax on Jan 21, 2016, 01:20 PM

They are the trout of Europe!!! Why ya think they brought them with them!!!

Asain Carp
They where brought here to clean commercial catfish ponds up and the Mississippi delta and farther north.. They escaped into the Mississippi River durning the Great Flood of 1993. They are plant eaters and destroy spawning grounds for every other fish in the river. They also spawn 2-3 times a year -each female can lay 1,000,000+ eggs each time. They stink, slimy and aint worth a crap- so the feed them to the prison inmates and here in Illinois we ship around 30,000 lbs a month back to China where thay come from. They are now considered an invasive species!!!

waterwhipper · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 22, 2016, 10:28 AM »

We have been fishing about 25 of water

Raquettedacker · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 22, 2016, 10:52 AM »

That must be a blast..

hardwatercrazy · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 22, 2016, 10:57 AM »

Quote from: Cantgetenough on Jan 22, 2016, 09:36 AM

Asain Carp
They where brought here to clean commercial catfish ponds up and the Mississippi delta and farther north.. They escaped into the Mississippi River durning the Great Flood of 1993. They are plant eaters and destroy spawning grounds for every other fish in the river. They also spawn 2-3 times a year -each female can lay 1,000,000+ eggs each time. They stink, slimy and aint worth a crap- so the feed them to the prison inmates and here in Illinois we ship around 30,000 lbs a month back to China where thay come from. They are now considered an invasive species!!!

Yes but, they taste so good. I believe the Trout of Europe is the Common Carp. The Asian Carp came from Asia.

lefty2053 · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 22, 2016, 11:25 AM »

Thanks for the replies I will try it out.

sisabdulax · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 22, 2016, 08:08 PM »

Quote from: Cantgetenough on Jan 22, 2016, 09:36 AM

Asian Carp
They where brought here to clean commercial catfish ponds up and the Mississippi delta and farther north.. They escaped into the Mississippi River during the Great Flood of 1993. They are plant eaters and destroy spawning grounds for every other fish in the river. They also spawn 2-3 times a year -each female can lay 1,000,000+ eggs each time. They stink, slimy and ain't worth a carp- so the feed them to the prison inmates and here in Illinois we ship around 30,000 lbs a month back to China where thay come from. They are now considered an invasive species!!!

The carp above are not Asian carp. I agree the Asian carp are a true nuisance. The common carp has been here since early settlers. Brought as a source of food.

Beerslushy · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 22, 2016, 08:27 PM »

That looks fun! I've never caught a carp through the ice. They're a blast to catch in open water.

JohnnyO19 · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 22, 2016, 08:43 PM »

Nice carp, bet it was fun. Even better walleye!

LureNFlyGuy · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 23, 2016, 10:03 AM »

Those are some hefty carp!! A lot of old timers on the east coast like eating carp, mostly Eastern Europeans. Pickled along with pike, smelt, herring, whitefish etc. One day I'll give them a try. Preferably from a clear, flowing river. Most traditional gifilte fish is carp, along with the others mentioned.

JohnnyO19 · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 24, 2016, 05:24 PM »

mirror carp

Don't care who you are, this was fun!

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