Still Going

 

Here, in the weigh sling, is a big
common that I landed in the past week.

We've got this beautiful weather, and it has extended our carp fishing. In most years the cold weather is here by now and the fishing is headed downhill.  But, not this year. In the past week I have gotten out just about every day.  Last week I landed a good number of hefty commons. In the last couple of days I have targeted mirrors and I landed good numbers.

I will continue fishing for carp until the ice arrives.

Here are some suggestions to anyone fishing for carp in late November here in RI:

*Small bodies of water are far easier to fish since the fish have no where to go.  In larger bodies of water, the carp are heading out into deep water for the winter and they can be hard to find.

*Fish the warmest parts of the day.  Late afternoon until dark is the best time.  After dark can sometimes produce on a warm night.

* Go light on the bait.  I tend to fish just my bait on the hair rig without a method ball. I will prebait if I can but even that will be lighter amounts.

* Hits may not be screamers.  The carp's metabolism is slowing in the cold water and sometimes the hits will come as just bangs on the rod tip. Pick up the rod and pull if that happens.

*I tend to catch smaller fish overall in the cold weather. I've never landed a 30 lber. after Nov. 15. Not complaining, though, about 20's which I have caught.

*Dress warmly and good luck if you get out!

Here is a good size mirror coming to the net.
I landed this fish and others this afternoon.