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A friend of mine introduced me to carp fishing last year during the doldrums of mid-summer. What a riot on light tackle! The first run is pretty spectacular. You can feel that huge tail powering away, peeling line off the spool. Very heavy, blocky fish. Makes for a fun and relaxing night.
I know it's hard to believe, but last year I fouled hooked a carp, probably about 15lbs, in the fleshy part of its tail. What a battle. I'd gain 2 yards, she'd take 3. I was starting to think I'd be unable to land the fish. Finally got it close in shallow water and my friend shines his headlamp on it. He busted out laughing. Never seen anything like it. I waded in a bit and got soaked from the thrashing tail. Finally got her close and unhooked her. Nice to watch these heavy fish swim away.
If you never have, you should. You will not regret carp fishing.
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