CarpQuest Blog – Everything is better with Friends

CarpQuest is all about having fun and, most of all, fishing with friends.

On a chilly early morning I took a trip to Pikeview Reservoir, Colorado Springs, to fish with James. Arriving just before dawn I got setup, drank that first morning cup of java and waited to see what the light of day would bring.

Since the start of the season we had yet to put a carp upon the bank together. The sweet corn had not gotten the quick action of the past year and it was time to change something. So, rather than fish my usual sweet corn and panko/oats pack bait, I decided to go with something different, some NGT tiger nuts.

James arrived an hour or so later. We both had other commitments later in the morning so this was really going to be a very quick session. Fortunately I had seen a few carp jumping and rolling out on the water earlier. I was initially fishing both to the left and right of the spot. It was a coin flip, should James fish to the left, or the right? Both had showing fish. I volunteered the right side and James setup quickly and got his baits cast out.

The session was brought to life when James had a great fast run and soon after banked a fine 18 lb 12 oz grass carp. He was a very “Happy” man to say the least. Well done James!

This was the first carp banked together for the “carp crew” of the season. James had to depart again soon afterwards and by 9am I also had to head for home. It really was a lightning quick session, only a few hours. Though I had not put one in the net for myself I was so happy to see James holding up his prized capture. All in all, a successful outing to Pikeview !

You can see the video of our session here.

Tight-Lines,
John
CarpQuest