I never knew it was illegal. Why would you say that it was stupid? I have to admit that was the first time I ever went off of a bridge, and thought it would be tough to land a good fish. There is enough room on the sidewalk to have a picnic. I am talking about the lower bridge. How do you know that it is illegal???? I know people that fish there all of the time, and I actually had two S.Hadley cops drive by me and not even give me a glance. Please let me know where you got that information and clarify your stupid remark

I have never heard of a carp hitting anything like a piece of sausage. But those things put up an awesome fight??? I never knew until this year. They look like they would be like fighting a log. But those things break water and don't stop till you get um in.