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crustyangler17 · #1 04-16-2012, 08:39 PM

started off throwing out a rapala in the freakishly low water in hopes for a smallie/largy or walleye but to my suprise hooked a 9+lb carp, not even snagged, he actually striked it

. tons of other carp were tailing behind it when reeling it in. released it saftely and continued with no more action. went to the canal side and caught at least a 2 ft eel on worms, and a small bass on a senko. it was hot but nice and the freshwater bite for me continues....

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Skunk City · #2 04-17-2012, 01:23 AM

Funny report man, I actually landed a 9lb carp tonight that hit a big neon green crankbait on the Passaic. The lure was meant for pike, and had a 20lb flouro leader attached to it. Nice fish, fought like a beast!

paulyfish · #3 04-17-2012, 05:04 AM

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started off throwing out a rapala in the freakishly low water in hopes for a smallie/largy or walleye but to my suprise hooked a 9+lb carp, not even snagged, he actually striked it

. tons of other carp were tailing behind it when reeling it in. released it saftely and continued with no more action. went to the canal side and caught at least a 2 ft eel on worms, and a small bass on a senko. it was hot but nice and the freshwater bite for me continues....
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Great! Off to a slow start up there with the stripers so far for me.