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[cool][#0000ff]TubeBabe and I were supposed to meet up with Ocean and Mrs Ocean early this morning for some tubing and tooning. TB and I made it and launched at daybreak (about 6:30). Ocean and wife had to get kids ready for school and didn't make it for another couple of hours. They also did not bring the toon so had to be bankers.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Other than a light westerly breeze, that turned to a southerly zephyr and then died altogether, there was no W today. Love it. Water temp was 67 at launch, rising to about 72 by the time we quit at 1 or so. Clarity was murky early and then the water turned green later as the algae bloom kicked in.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The fastest fishing was early. TubeBabe put her first in the basket before 7, and I followed with my first shortly after. We both scored second fish before 7:30 and then it slowed way down. We each caught two more before 1 PM, but the bites were few and far between. All of the action was in water at least 5 feet deep.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]My fish went right up the line...3, 4, 5 and 6 pounds. I did not keep the first two...the 4 and 5. My third was my biggest and my last was my smallest. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I also caught several small whities on a tandem plastic rig. On one cast I hooked a big tough carp. I wanted to recover my jig and thought about cutting it up for future bait, so I brought it to net. To my surprise there was a tiny white bass hitchhiking a ride on the second jig (see pics). I later released the carp "unharmed" (see pic).[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]TubeBabe caught the smallest, at 16", but she also had two nice 4 pounders and a 25" 5.5 pounder. The biggest one came last and gave her a great drawn out battle. A good way to end her day just after noon.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]For anyone who likes big cats, this is the time to hit Utah Lake. I have taken fish over 5 pounds and up to almost 9 pounds on my last few trips around the lake. [/#0000ff]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][red][size 4] Hey Pat, Uhhhh I thought that the red stuff was supposed to be on the inside ?[/size][/red][/font]
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[cool][#0000ff]With most species, that is a good rule to follow. However, with carp we find that it is MUCH better to invert every fish you catch. Messy, but it makes them more acceptable to the environment.[/#0000ff]
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I hope I don't have the pleasure of being "unharmed" by you! Of course I fully agree with your tactics! Nice report Pat.

How are your PCB levels lately???[]
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great report and pictures td. you guys are having just too much fun. ROCK ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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oh that looks just like the carp i let go unharmd down at gunnison res the other day! [sly]
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I thought you were a brain surgeon not a general physician?
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[font "Times New Roman"][#ff4040][size 3]Great report TD. Glad to see that you released that carp safely and unharmed.[][/size][/#ff4040][/font]
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Sounds like fun. I had the worst day at Lindon I've had since June. I got hung up at work so I didn't start fishing until 7:30. I caught one tiny white bass and didn't get another bite. I left at 9. After yesterday, it was a bit disappointing. It's just Utah Lake's way of reminding me why it's called fishing, and not catching.
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Thanks for the report. I wish I could just get out of the "honey do's" for a full day to do some fishing. []
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[cool][#0000ff]Hey, I ARE a brain surgeon. On that fine specimen of carphood I was demonstrating how to perform a frontal lobotomy by going in through the abdominal cavity.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Unfortunately, that patient had already suffered a couple of strokes (from a big rock) and I was unable to save it.[/#0000ff]
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LMAO [], thanks for the humor, Pat
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Well glad to hear that you kept catching them kitties.Lisa did end up with one measly mudcat that she sent back .For me i was having allergy problems that were making me miserable but lisa wanted to fish so i stayed.By the way benadryl does work wonders![] We didnt get any other bites on minnows ,carp meat or jigs.Gonna have to take the next time.
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[cool][#0000ff]Sorry about the allergies. They can ruin a good time on water...or anywhere. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Let's watch the weather and the temps. As soon as it cools down a bit we can plan a trip to Yuba. If you hear anything good, let me know.[/#0000ff]
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Hey Pat, i tried your method of "unharmed" release on the 20# carp at Willard last week and it decided to stick around the boat in this weird cloud or red algae!!! Numerous boats that passed by had the look of scared shad running from wipers!![cool] Can't figure out why.[sly]
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[cool][#0000ff]Some folks is just wimps. Show 'em some real reality and they freak out or "woof their cookies". Just remind them that chummin' is not legal in Utah so they gotta barf in their own boats.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I just love the sight of a cloud of red algae around a freshly released carp (unharmed).[/#0000ff]
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[cool]You 'da man, dude (and I guess that would make T.B. 'da woman)! Nice job on those kitties.

I'm gonna go out to U.L. next Tuesday (the 12th), does anybody from this forum wanna join me bright and early? If not, I'll have fun slaying them (hopefully) by myself. I'd like to try the West side North of the Knolls, but since I'm unfamiliar with it, I think I'll be launching off the South dike of Lincoln at 6:30 or so...
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[cool][#0000ff]Hey Geoff, sorry I can't join you. As I explained, I need to stick around through the morning on Tuesday. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I suggest Lincoln Beach. Unless you know your way around and have a vehicle with high clearance (maybe 4X4), you can get in trouble on those deeply rutted steep roads on the west side. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]You know Lincoln Beach and the launching is easy now with the lower water. There's a good gravel shelf out on the south dike. Launch right next to where the reeds start.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Most of the best fishing was straight east of the end of the dike, in 6 feet of water. Just keep following that depth, with a little back and forth into shallower or deeper.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you need some minnows, feel free to stop by my place on the way and I'll "download" some. I still have quite a few big chub minnows and that is what they were taking best the other day. I can also set you up with some carp meat strips. I'm up early so let me know when you will be by and you won't get shot.[/#0000ff]
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[cool]Thanks for the excellent advice, dude. I've only been to Lincoln once this year at night after the gorilla floatilla earlier in the day, and it sucked. Only got a few little pickups and that was it. After reading your many reports this summer, I was planning on doing just as you suggest here. I'll have to take you up on the minnow offer as I ran out of the last few that I had the other day. My people will get in touch with your people soon...
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Hey I'm up for a early float Tuesday. My brother and I hit LBH yesterday and only manged a few white bass and a lot of weeds floating around.
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