02-08-2012, 03:29 PM
Interesting question. I like the responses you've got.
I agree - that I think it's the act of DOING the chumming that's frowned on. But probably a pairing of the chumming, then the fishing act...
But of course - the fine line - how far does it go?
Seriously - how many community duck-ponds are littered with bread crumbs? I know it's a common practice at Logan River's first dam - feed the ducks and geese, then chase them around and let your kids throw big rocks at them
(maybe that was just one isolated "bad" group [mad] right)
So - when you're done with a worm or powerbait and pull it off the hook and toss it in the water, that's "technically" chumming - but think you'd be hard-pressed to get a citation for it.
I know it's big practice in Europe for Carp/Bream fishing - they bring buckets of pellets and riddle an area, or make "boily balls" and launch them at a target site with a slingshot - then fish it. They might chum up an area a day or hours ahead, then come back and fish it after the prey have congregated. Of course - they can use live minnows for pike fishing too, so . . .
But - if it's JUST carp? Man - live up to your name - get a Spear and slam em! OR maybe some bow-action! Git 'er done!!!
I agree - that I think it's the act of DOING the chumming that's frowned on. But probably a pairing of the chumming, then the fishing act...
But of course - the fine line - how far does it go?
Seriously - how many community duck-ponds are littered with bread crumbs? I know it's a common practice at Logan River's first dam - feed the ducks and geese, then chase them around and let your kids throw big rocks at them
(maybe that was just one isolated "bad" group [mad] right)
So - when you're done with a worm or powerbait and pull it off the hook and toss it in the water, that's "technically" chumming - but think you'd be hard-pressed to get a citation for it.
I know it's big practice in Europe for Carp/Bream fishing - they bring buckets of pellets and riddle an area, or make "boily balls" and launch them at a target site with a slingshot - then fish it. They might chum up an area a day or hours ahead, then come back and fish it after the prey have congregated. Of course - they can use live minnows for pike fishing too, so . . .
But - if it's JUST carp? Man - live up to your name - get a Spear and slam em! OR maybe some bow-action! Git 'er done!!!