07-16-2004, 06:56 AM
Hey Adder,
I am by no means an expert, but if you just want to catch a fish, then get as close to one of the marinas as you can and chum out some corn... I use a cheapo wal-mart slingshot to get it out a bit further, though you don't have to get it out a country mile. Then thread three or so pieces of corn on a hook and throw it out in the chummed area. I can almost always guarantee at least one carp that way and sometimes several. Use a slip sinker and I usually leave the bail open on my spinning rod until I set the hook as resistance puts them off.
I have a friend who catches Tilapia occaissionally using frozen peas, though I've never personally tried this.
I really mean to go after the striper on Mead, to the point that I bought a small boat for that purpose this year, but I still haven't gotten out once since early winter. The few chances I've had to fish this year, I've headed straight to Utah or northern nevada for trout.
With a 14 month son and a baby girl due in November I think my fishing time is gonna be severely limited for the next couple of years.
BTW guys, I've not been posting lately because my computer took a dump on me. I had other matters pressing, so it took me a few weeks to order the parts and get it running again.
I also find it hard to get out to Mead because of the filth. My last trip out, I filled up several bags of trash while waiting on bites and when I was done it didn't even look like I had made a dent. That really discourages a man. It's not so bad when I take the boat, but I mostly don't bother. When I want to fish locally I usually just go to Floyd Lamb and catch bluegill,bass and carp in the ponds there. I don't always have luck there however either, but infinately more than on Mead.
If you do go for carp, soak your corn in a jar of anise and/or banana extract for a few days before chumming/fishing with it. It makes a difference. I know most people don't care for carp, but in your situation I'd give it a shot just to catch something.
Hope this helps,
Mark
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I am by no means an expert, but if you just want to catch a fish, then get as close to one of the marinas as you can and chum out some corn... I use a cheapo wal-mart slingshot to get it out a bit further, though you don't have to get it out a country mile. Then thread three or so pieces of corn on a hook and throw it out in the chummed area. I can almost always guarantee at least one carp that way and sometimes several. Use a slip sinker and I usually leave the bail open on my spinning rod until I set the hook as resistance puts them off.
I have a friend who catches Tilapia occaissionally using frozen peas, though I've never personally tried this.
I really mean to go after the striper on Mead, to the point that I bought a small boat for that purpose this year, but I still haven't gotten out once since early winter. The few chances I've had to fish this year, I've headed straight to Utah or northern nevada for trout.
With a 14 month son and a baby girl due in November I think my fishing time is gonna be severely limited for the next couple of years.
BTW guys, I've not been posting lately because my computer took a dump on me. I had other matters pressing, so it took me a few weeks to order the parts and get it running again.
I also find it hard to get out to Mead because of the filth. My last trip out, I filled up several bags of trash while waiting on bites and when I was done it didn't even look like I had made a dent. That really discourages a man. It's not so bad when I take the boat, but I mostly don't bother. When I want to fish locally I usually just go to Floyd Lamb and catch bluegill,bass and carp in the ponds there. I don't always have luck there however either, but infinately more than on Mead.
If you do go for carp, soak your corn in a jar of anise and/or banana extract for a few days before chumming/fishing with it. It makes a difference. I know most people don't care for carp, but in your situation I'd give it a shot just to catch something.
Hope this helps,
Mark
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