Time to Get Serious!

 

Here's an 18 lber. that was landed 
in the last week.  Bigger fish are
becoming more active in the 
warming weather here in RI.

We're in April and that usually starts the fishing for big carp for me. In the last week or so I have noticed an uptick in the fishing for larger fish as I have landed a decent number of carp over 15 lbs. from RI waters. 

It's that time of year also when CAG members are involved in a couple of tournaments.  Here is a summary of what's going on:

1. CAG Big 4 National Tournament-  This popular event is a nationwide tournament that runs from March 15 to June 15.  The idea is to catch and document (photo proof required) your 4 biggest carp by weight in this time period.  There are over 50 of the best carp fishermen in the US competing for prizes for the top ten finishers.  It's a highly competitive event.  In the past you would need to average at least 30 lbs. a carp to crack the top 5.  Last year I had 134 lbs., my best total ever, to come in 3rd place overall. I'm shooting for at least 120 lbs. this year.  This year we have 5 of our RI CAG members entered in the event.  They include Todd Richer, Manny Dias, Tony Carvalho, Jeff Henderson and myself. It takes skill to get into that top ten, but it also takes a lot of luck too!

2. RI CAG Spring Big 3- We also run a "Big" event here in RI for our members.  The idea is to enter you biggest carp for April, the biggest for May and the biggest for June. We add up those weights and that becomes the point total. Some of our guys and gals have entered some very impressive fish in the past.  CAG supplies engraved medals for first, second and third place.

For anyone who wants to get in on the fun, consider joining CAG.  Go to www.carpanglersgroup.com

Membership to CAG is $25 for the year.  With that, you get a starter packet of goodies, a magazine, tournaments, photo contests, expanded access to the Forum and free membership to the state group. You are also helping conservation efforts to protect carp nationally.