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Post by bradmhendrickson on May 26, 2007 23:09:45 GMT -5
usually mid may depending on temps. I think the water needs to be at least low 60's.
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Post by GordonsOwner on May 27, 2007 6:38:11 GMT -5
agreed, mid may usually for lakes, especially struble. I was on the skuke yesterday wading and the water isnt cold, but its still running slightly cool. Nothing is really really active yet. I did see some carp along the shores there as well, didnt try to fish for them though.
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Post by newfisher on May 27, 2007 8:46:40 GMT -5
You are right, the carp seem to be finished spawning at Struble. I got out to Struble for carp fishing yesterday. I didn't find any in the shallows on the north side of the lake, but there were some under the small trees on the south side, northwest of the dam.
When you chum the area with corn and put out a rig with a slip sinker and #6 hook with corn, how long do you usually wait for the carp to start biting before giving up and moving on to another spot? I know that carp spook very easily so probably it takes some time for them to start biting after the splashes, but I have no idea how long.
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Post by GordonsOwner on May 27, 2007 8:59:08 GMT -5
honestly, the best thing to do is pick a spot, (usually move into shallows real slow if in a boat and just look for the dirt clouds from them swimming off) get into a spot where you at least see some jumping, or moving around if you can, anchor and stay put for the day! chum the area around you with corn or whatever bait, and toss out and kick back. after a while they will get used to you, just dont clank around a lot in the boat and you wont spook them away. I usually throw out a rig and will sit there for at least an hour at a spot before moving; and when i do move, its usually just a few yards away. Patience is HUGE in carp fishing, and waiting for the exact moment to try and set the hook as well. Sometimes they just peck at it and will never actually take off with the bait, so leave some slack in your line so you are able to tell any little hit.
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Post by bradmhendrickson on May 31, 2007 16:10:26 GMT -5
All this carp talk is making me want to do some carp fishing. I think I'll head down to the Skippy because I've seen quite a few in there that are BIG. I've got my corn and bread. (With Extract) are there ramps along the skippack where I could launch a jon boat with a trolling motor? I have never been there.
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Post by Fisherman on May 31, 2007 16:49:12 GMT -5
Brad, not the part I fish from at least. I go down off of Level Road by K-9 Designs. However, off of Arcola Road there is a place called "Hoy Park" and they recently built a small ramp for canoer's to lauch their canoes. I have seen tiny boats in there with trolling motors if thats what a "jon boat " is. You might want to wait for a little bit of rain because it's quite shallow however Hoy Park is where the Skippack River and the Perkiomen meet. I heard they stock muskie in this part and people tell me they have caught some out of there however its very rare. I've caught a few catfish out of there and have seen a lot of carp. Muskie wait for the trout to swim down in the warmer months in search of cooler water. It's a great smallmouth bass spot also. I'm not sure exactly how deep it is at the ramp but its a little to shallow to launch a "bass boat". If you go down there let me know how you do. I do know that once you get in there that some parts are easily 20+ ft deep.
How much water is needed for your little jon boat to launch?
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Post by bradmhendrickson on May 31, 2007 17:47:52 GMT -5
its a 14 foot alumacraft. I only really need like 2 feet. I live in exton. I'm not sure where the skippack is but I will look up that park. Thanks.
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Post by bradmhendrickson on May 31, 2007 17:51:40 GMT -5
I couldn't find the park on mapquest maps. What area is that?
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Post by Fisherman on Jun 1, 2007 7:11:14 GMT -5
I still think right now it's a bit shallow to launch your boat at that ramp. The park is relatively new and probably won't be on mapquest. The park is really only a stone parking lot, a boat ramp, and a few benches - nothing "big".
As for directions, I'm horrible with. I'll be with my brother this weekend at Marsh Creek and I'll ask him for a little bit of help.
This is the best I can do right now:
City: Collegeville Zip Code: 19426 Address: Arcola Road Place: Hoy Park
Then click "please select ones". I think it gives different views of the area.
I don't think all this work to fish at Hoy Park is worth it but it's completetly up to you. There's better places to fish and I havn't been at Hoy Park this year yet. I will go sometime this summer and if it's still any good I'll let you know.
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Post by bradmhendrickson on Jun 1, 2007 13:06:33 GMT -5
thanks. The more spots I know the better.
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Post by carpncat on Jun 11, 2007 9:29:53 GMT -5
what do you do with the carp it is such a waste
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Post by bradmhendrickson on Jun 11, 2007 15:03:16 GMT -5
carpncat, If you fish for panfish or bass I am doing you a favor. Gotta keep the numbers in check. Plus you will catch bigger carp if they are kept from over populating.
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Post by GordonsOwner on Jun 13, 2007 11:28:09 GMT -5
agreed, if youve been out in a boat at struble you will notice how there is NO vegetation like marsh has. This year there actually is some growing but thats the first I've seen any amount of it in the past few years. that and the muddy bottom is all thanks to carp. The amount he shot, will be replaced in couple months after their thousands of eggs hatch.
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Post by carpncat on Jun 13, 2007 15:49:06 GMT -5
O realize that, but what do you do with the ones you shoot
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Post by bradmhendrickson on Jun 13, 2007 19:22:21 GMT -5
I mostly feed them to the raccoons behind my house. My friend uses them in eel traps. It is a bit wasteful but needs to be done and I enjoy doing it.
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