In this weeks episode of CarpQuest we setup and fish at a different location at a favorite venue. It is so easy to get caught in a rut. Using the same bait, the same rigs, the same tackle, never trying anything different. For me, that proverbial rut are the locations I choose to fish. Given …
Continue reading CarpQuest New Episode Released – Season 4, Ep 15
In this weeks new episode of Carpquest. Ron and I get in a final session at the reservoir. Fishing with friends has always been very important to me. For the past two years I have had the honor to hit waters with Ron Altman. I first met Ron through a GiveAway contest on FishExplorer, he won …
Continue reading CarpQuest New Episode Released – Season 4, Ep 14
A good days carp fishing at Chatfield Reservoir. James was on the fish from start to finish and ended the session with half a dozen good carp banked. Some great footage of a bald eagle in flight, being dove upon by a hawk, at the end of the video. You can also read my full …
Continue reading CarpQuest New Episode Released – Season 4, Ep 10
A challenging session with pre-spawn conditions and thunderstorms in the area. We saw many carp showing though few were interested in feeding. By the end of the day we had landed a couple of common carp. One of Ron’s fish only had half a tail ! You can also read my full write-up on this …
Continue reading CarpQuest New Episode Released – Season 4, Ep 9
On a bright sunny afternoon my wife and I made the drive up to the fairgrounds for a picnic. I got the rods out, the lines in and was rewarded with several nice common carp up to 21 lb’s. Is there a better way to spend an afternoon with family ? You can also read …
Continue reading CarpQuest New Episode Released – Season 4, Ep 8
In the second part of this series we see more amazing footage of carp feeding on our packbaits, filmed with a Water Wolf underwater camera. We see a good example of poor hook link line lay, our bait being buried beneath the silt, a school of shad and yet more trout pecking away at the …
Continue reading New CarpQuest Series – Under the Waves – Part 2
Following the previous days session with five 20s from the venue we returned again with Ron to see if we could repeat the success. The weather was insane, with 40+ sustained winds. In the late afternoon the carp bite was ON again and Ron landed a great 20 lb’er! Please Subscribe, Like and Comment, if …
Continue reading CarpQuest New Episode Released – Season 4, Ep 7
On a very windy day we returned to the Fairgrounds in search of some big pre-spawn females. As the wind died down in the afternoon the carp bite was on. We ended up landing five 20 lb commons between us including a new PB for James at 25 lbs! Please Subscribe, Like and Comment, if …
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