The Quadfather
10/8/2007 10:28:00 PMGringo,
Google on dough baits for carp. There are dozens of recipes. Those cows are all over the bottom of that lake. I have caught a few myself.
Chris A
Google on dough baits for carp. There are dozens of recipes. Those cows are all over the bottom of that lake. I have caught a few myself.
Chris A
Gringo Pescador
10/9/2007 8:22:00 AMThanks Chris, will do! I can't wait to see my wife's face when she asks "what are you makeing hon"...
rubioloco
10/9/2007 10:05:00 PMGringo
Just some past experience to share with you and those that frequent Green Lake. Was raised fishing this lake and glad to see it as a true fishing lake after years of algea and pollution. In years past there were many, many carp ( and enormous goldfish ) on the flat of shallow water that is directly in front of the willows along the shore north of the golf course. In the summer this is wadable but not much fun in the cold gloom of winter. Try a long medium heavy casting rod from the dock on the east side of the old amphitheatre ( that old stadium looking structure ). Try casting to the right of the dock and as far as you can heave the rig. In the past I have taken carp using a sliding slipper sinker ( the kind they use trolling for walleye ) on a drop line. Be sure to use a bead or rubber stopper to reduce the chance of the weight snapping the line and pegging some distant runner with a glob of bait. My suggestion on a hook is the new Gamkatsu weedless octopus in about a size 2. You can join the crowd and use dough baits but I have had the best luck fishing carp in heavily fished waters with fresh clam, anchovy or a mix of powerbait and worms. Soak whatever you use in a good scent like Smelly Jelly. If you can get near the edge of the shelf (about 25 yards from shore) you should be in a good position to nail a decent fish. be sure to use a strong line with little stretch as you are out a ways and setting the hook is tricky.
Keep this spot in mind for spring / summer and wade it for trout. There are some good spots along the edge of the shelf that hold NICE trout. Wouldn't be surprised to find musky there as well.
Good luck friend !!!
Just some past experience to share with you and those that frequent Green Lake. Was raised fishing this lake and glad to see it as a true fishing lake after years of algea and pollution. In years past there were many, many carp ( and enormous goldfish ) on the flat of shallow water that is directly in front of the willows along the shore north of the golf course. In the summer this is wadable but not much fun in the cold gloom of winter. Try a long medium heavy casting rod from the dock on the east side of the old amphitheatre ( that old stadium looking structure ). Try casting to the right of the dock and as far as you can heave the rig. In the past I have taken carp using a sliding slipper sinker ( the kind they use trolling for walleye ) on a drop line. Be sure to use a bead or rubber stopper to reduce the chance of the weight snapping the line and pegging some distant runner with a glob of bait. My suggestion on a hook is the new Gamkatsu weedless octopus in about a size 2. You can join the crowd and use dough baits but I have had the best luck fishing carp in heavily fished waters with fresh clam, anchovy or a mix of powerbait and worms. Soak whatever you use in a good scent like Smelly Jelly. If you can get near the edge of the shelf (about 25 yards from shore) you should be in a good position to nail a decent fish. be sure to use a strong line with little stretch as you are out a ways and setting the hook is tricky.
Keep this spot in mind for spring / summer and wade it for trout. There are some good spots along the edge of the shelf that hold NICE trout. Wouldn't be surprised to find musky there as well.
Good luck friend !!!