Caught me a "bull red" today

Saltwater Inshore Reports
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Finally caught one of these saltwater carp after hearing so much about them. Anchor up at the Gribbage, chunk-o-mullet on the bottom, rod in holder, when it bends, over reel him in.

When I got him to the surface he looked pretty bloated. Now being a bass fisherman I know about “fizzing”, but it didn’t seem right to stick a hole in his stomach. I tried to revive him, but he wasn’t going down. I don’t want to get yelled at (rightfully so) for letting him float off. Also the reason there are no pics of me with the fish (easily a 55-inch fish). I sent him back down with this little deal “the dude” told me about. Made it myself, hook fish in upper lip, send down, then yank on rod to free fish. Thing worked! Can’t really tell if the fish will survive, but just seems like a better option than a hole in the stomach.

Can’t seem to post a pic of this thing, but it’s a straight shank, 12/0 hook, no barb, weight clipped to the eye, and line tied to the shank.

Barry

23ft Sea Log
250 Yamaha Fornicator
Dual Powerpoles

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Poking a hole in its stomach is definitely not the “better option” since it’s not a bloated stomach that keeps them from being able to dive. Now the swim bladder…that’s a much better option than the stomach.

God bless the “ignore” function.

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salt water carp! that’s funny! almost as good as people paying to catch a bonnet Head.

And on the 55" thing, I’d need a pic to believe you. :wink:

So now you have been there and done it… You gonna just leave the rest of the big breeders alone to breed more for all of us that love to catch a few slot fish to eat?

“Why Bruce?”

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It’s a shame the aliases around here these days are not entertaining

After being released, a lot of fish die, but a lot of them live also.

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Nice but 55 inchers don’t exist in charleston because the haters say so.

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I posted that so I could post a image of a 55er and the picture error bs got me again. Some one needs to call their Tec guy.

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quote:
Originally posted by CaptFritz

It’s a shame the aliases around here these days are not entertaining

After being released, a lot of fish die, but a lot of them live also.

So you can’t think of anything entertaining to say anymore?

When I was up North for a bit, people went fool over catching Carp out of the red river. Never understood the fascination?

“Why Bruce?”

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send me the pic 40, I’m your tek

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I’ve never specifically targeted carp but I have caught my share of them and they pull like a freight train. I’ve personally never eaten one but as far as a fight, I can see why people chase’em. Carp fishing in the UK and western Europe is like bass fishing here in the states.

God bless the “ignore” function.

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quote:
Originally posted by PeaPod

send me the pic 40, I’m your tek

Well played, Double P[:0]

NN

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If you just hold the red underwater it takes about 5-10 minutes.

Stonoman

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I fish there regularly and you will get nice Red’s there. You really should learn how to vent a fish properly. Congrats on your first big red.

Tidewater 198 CC

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quote:
Originally posted by 40inchreds

Nice but 55 inchers don’t exist in charleston because the haters say so.

I haven’t seen a 40incher worth a dern in Charleston either…

“Another poon dream splintered on the rocks of reality.” --Peepod 07-25-2017

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Messin, you’re Missin’ the point here. I know how to vent. This is another option.

23Sail, the monkeys are distracting me. I’m just a junior member here, no need to explain.

Otherwise, thanks for all the shout outs and kudos for my first bull red. I won’t be fishing for them anymore because, well…there’s really no point.

Barry