CarpQuest – S2E8 – Pikeview Carp Fishing – Heron and Carp Run I dropped off the carp dog Raven at doggy daycare and decided to get a quick session in at Pikeview Reservoir, next door to their facility. This venue never gives up her golden prizes easily! My previous six sessions here had ended in …
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CarpQuest – S1E25 – Boyd Lake Carp – FXR Young vs Old Guys Highlights from my trip up to Boyd Lake to compete in a Young v. Old guys multi species fishing tournament hosted by FXR (Fishexplorer.com). The goal was to catch as many different species of fish and then points were awarded for your …
Continue reading CarpQuest – S1E25 – Boyd Lake Carp – FXR Young vs Old GuysCarpQuest – S1E24 – Pueblo Reservoir Fishing – 8 Carp Session A year ago I had visited Pueblo Reservoir for a quick afternoon session. Though I banked no fish, I had the one run which snapped me off. Good signs! On a toasty hot late summer morning I headed back to the venue. A second …
Continue reading CarpQuest – S1E24 – Pueblo Reservoir Fishing – 8 Carp SessionCarpQuest – S1E23 – Pikeview Reservoir Fishing – Spawning Carp, Blue Heron The summer heat continued and I made another couple of trips to Pikeview Reservoir. For the first session I fished with James. It was a pleasant morning session, temps in the mid 70s, light wind and a few clouds. I only used one …
Continue reading CarpQuest – S1E23 – Pikeview Reservoir Fishing – Spawning Carp, Blue HeronCarpQuest – S1E21 – Chatfield Reservoir Carp Fishing – The Heat is On! Decided to try a new spot at Chatfield for the first time, Kingfisher. There is lake off to the southwest corner of the reservoir, cut-off frequently due to low water levels from the main water. I also had received a Nash H-Gun …
Continue reading CarpQuest – S1E21 – Chatfield Reservoir Carp Fishing – The Heat is On!CarpQuest – S1E20 – Chatfield Carp Fishing On a warm Tuesday afternoon my wife and I returned once again to Chatfield with our dog, Ripley. I had received an “early” birthday present from my wife, the Nash Kaptive Retainer Sling XL, and wanted to test it out. We brought a few sandwiches for the session …
Continue reading CarpQuest – S1E20 – Chatfield Carp Fishing – Mirror CarpCarpQuest – S1E19 – Chatfield Carp Fishing July can be a great month for carp fishing here in Colorado. The temperatures are warm, the weather generally stable and the carp are very active. On a warm Monday morning I returned to Chatfield Reservoir again, this time with James, for a late morning and afternoon session. …
Continue reading CarpQuest – S1E19 – Chatfield Carp FishingCarpQuest – S1E18 – Prospect Lake Carp Fishing – Grass Carp The first day of summer and a mid-afternoon session at Prospect Lake downtown Colorado Springs. This is a venue I rarely visit due to the heavy angler pressure, powered boat traffic, jet-ski’s and foot traffic, runners, dog walkers from the path that surrounds this …
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