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From Pike fan Jim
dont know if you remember me I called you a while back when some shirts I ordered got hung up in the mail system when I moved from Virginia to Wisconsin. As you might recall I did eventualy get the shirts, (Night Stalker and Esox) just wanted to let you know that the shirts are fantastic!!! get plenty of comments on them, and dont hesitate to tell other fisherman where I got them. By the way I own River Smallies also. I wanted to find out if you had any plans to make a Pike (Water Wolf) shirt anytime in the future?? I woul love to see you do one and would be interested in purchasing several! I belong to the Wisconsin chapter of Pikemasters and at recent get together we had in Sturgeon Bay, WI. many people commented on the Musky shirt and wanted to know if you did Pike, So I thought I'd ask if you might be interested. Pikemasters has chapters in 12 States, and while I could not name them all at this moment they include Mich, Ohio,NY, and Wi. Anyway please reply and let me know. Keep up the good work!!!!
Thanks
Jim
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Hi From Musky Mike
Just want to say great site with exellent pictures of all species of fish
especially the Muskies!!!
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relocated to FL
Hi Im A SW PA boy just moved to southern FL And looking for some freinds to fish carp and cats with so if anyone is in the Deerfield area or Broward County, Dade County give me a shout. Have 20 years plus experience carp and cat fishing in PA have caught 30
pound cats and 20 pound carp love the sport...........and what a great site you can contact
me at david_wpp@yahoo.com
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big carp in PA
Great Site! I fish Pymatuning Resevoir in northwest
Pennsylvania where the ducks walk on the backs of the carp to get to the
bread thrown in the water. There are some really huge carp here.
Tim from Pittsburgh, Pa
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UK match angler
It's great to see you match fishing in canada and the usa we have been doing for years
in the uk and we love it. It's also a great sport for the kid's, it gets them out and back to
nature. Keep up the good work.
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friend of new carp angler
Hello, my name is Daniel Coley who is 15 years old. I have been fishing for
quite alot of years, recently i have been interested in big fish such as
carp. Yesterday i went fishing with my two friends and there uncle to his
private pool. I set up my rod using 10 lb line with a in line lead and a hair
rig, for my bait i used whisky flavoured bolies, i had my bait in for 20
minutes until i started having a bite. Then my monkey climber shot up and my
rod was almost going in, i was nervous because it was the first big fish i
ever had, it took me 5 minutes to land it, when it came out i found out that
it was a 11 1/2 lb common carp and my friend who i mentioned is also a
member of this site, soon me and my friend will be putting photos of our
catch.
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from a new carp angler
I am a 11 yr old angler and I seem to be taking a likening to big game
carp fishing. It all started when I was on holiday, I saved my money and
brought a Ron Thompson superior carp rod just to start me off and when I got back
my uncle asked me and my brother if we wanted to go to his pool for a fish,
so we said yes. When we got there I casted out with a small chunk of meat
on my hair rig and so did my brother but he was using a boilie and with in 5
minutes of fishing my brother had landed a 11 lb linear mirror carp and
five minutes after I landed a 8 lb 8 oz perfectly scaled common carp which
just put a smile on my face.
P.S I found this web site and it is the best fishing website I have ever
came across ever.
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Catfishman from Ohio
I love the site and especially the pictures, Catfishman from
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"Hi" from Canada
just drop by to say hi to all
CanadianCatMan |
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from Groovy
Cool site....says groovy. When all the tempermental gamefish
like bass trout muskie etc. aren,t biting, you can always rely on the
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amusing carp
I'm not much for catching or eating carp, but I find it amusing they stick their heads
out of the water and beg for food at the marina. And I think you have great designs too! -
David
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Greetings from Victoria, Australia
Hi Jim,
I love your website as it brings back fond memories from my youth when we went carp fishing
most weekends as a family. The pics are wonderful, the proud look on the angler's faces made
my day, and so did the carp in the photos. Carp here in Australia is considered to be a
vermin. So when I see this wonderful fish thrown out on the river banks and just left to rot,
it makes me feel so sad and wishing I'd been there when it was freshly caught. I enjoy eating
Carp, specially marinaded with garlic and fried in breadcrumbs. YUM YUM.
I would love to here from anyone who has a favorite Carp recipe.
Happy carping
Susan suey_carp@yahoo.com.au
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young UK carper Richard
Im 13 years old and my biggest carp is 35lb 10oz and was caught on blood worm and
chick peas it took me 58mins to land as it was goin under all the snags in the lake
Richard Jenkins |
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just a few words
tournament carp is great time |
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new flathead catfish hunter
Hello fellow Flathead hunters. I was introduced to the sport last summer. I was kind of bored sitting in the dark swatting mosquitos when my medium weight freshwater rig nearly jerked out of my hand and the line snapped. With the largest splash i've ever heard out side a swimming pool water rained down on me. Needless to say I'm hooked for life now armed with heavier rig I still lose fish! How big do these things get? I'm glad to find fellow flatheaders. will right again soon.
Central Kansas, Arkansas river
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carp on the fly from Don
Hi,
Great Site. I like the logos and all of your clothing. I am 14 and my biggest carp is 30
pounds which i caught on a 3 weight fly rod w/ a red wooly bugger. It was amazing!! I fought
the fish for about 45 minutes.I dont have this carp on my website yet, but please please sure
to check it out anyway. http://home.talkcity.com/libertyst/troutbassmuskie/home.html
This is one great site ad im sure everyone will learn sumtin from it
~Don~ <°)>}}}}}}}}><
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note from Thailand
From a Catlocarpio siamensis aficionado to you my Carpe Carpio friend, only 5 words :
" Bravo and Keep the good work! "
Jean-Francois Helias
Fishing Adventures Thailand |
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on carp fishing from Tamer, in Turkey
...I have caught so many carps so far but some of them were really big ones. We generally struggle to catch them for long time. Sometimes it can take us a few days. We use different types of fishing equipment from yours. We use 70 to 100 m. lines, 0.80 to 0.90 cm. We form a kind of small lasso at the end of the line. And we use sunflower pulp as bait. This pulp is obtained from
sunflower after its oil is taken. When it is done the remain of sunflower is pressed and so it turns into a hard material having still a little oil inside. First it is in the form of round and very hard. We cut it in pieces of 5 cm to 6 cm. We tight these pieces with lasso. The hooks are around these pieces. We throw them away as we can do. When bait sinks in water it begins to melt slowly and it gives some oil. As it melts it
gives smell around it and carps gather around it and begin to suck dust of bait. While doing this carps take one or two hooks (sometimes more) into their mouths. This bait is too hard and it can stay in water 24 hours so, it is not necessary to change or control bait. We use at least 10-15 equipment while fishing.
After throwing them into water we tie the lines to the sticks and we hang a small bell to each one and then we begin to wait. That is to say , we do not hold any line in our hands. We talk about our adventures related to the earlier activites and drink tea and have our meals in fresh air in nature. When a carp is caught it pulls line and the small bell rings. That moment is the most exciting time. At that moment a sudden and exciting rush begins. I love that moment. I can hear the sound of bell in my sleep. I like fishing in this way beause it not tiring and save time to do other things while fishing. Generally we sleep at night after 1:30 in summer because carps are not caught after this time. Even they are caught we hear the sounds of bells. In summer best time to catch them is dawn. But in winter, afternoon. I hope I did not write too long. Could you tell me if you use the bait we use and the catching style?
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from carper Mellissa, UK
Hello carp people out there, we as English carp anglers think it is a really good thing that you have a carp classic tournament somewhere other than Europe. In every other website that we have looked on outside Europe have the attitude that carp are vermin and that they are no good to anyone - we think that they are very intelligent and shy creatures, whom when caught you feel that you are privalaged(excuse the spelling!) to have caught one. This is coming from a female angler who appreciates the sport alot, I fish when ever I can, but I live in the south west so waters are limited, it would be good to recive any mail from those who have opinions about anything in the carp world. My biggest is 37lb so far!!!
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from CatDaddy, KS
Jim,
Your site just amazes everyone I send to check it out. Eight out of ten pepole
that see your site are wearing some of your hats or shirts. Just a fantastic
site, and love to look at all those Big Feesh."
-CatDaddy, www.catdaddyguideservices.com
THE HEART LANDS OF KANSAS
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from FL coastal angler BIFF
Jim,
I put bigfish in a search engine, visited a couple of sites and eventually found yours.
I live on St. George Island (22 mile long barrier island in Florida) and am constantly
searching for the big ones. My friends kid me when we fish because while they're catching
smaller redfish (for example) I'm content to sit and wait by my pole baited with a 3/4 lb. live
mullet. I may wait awhile watching them reel them in but when my pole bends over and the
drag starts squeeling all eyes are on me.
Your site was loaded with pictures of big fish from all over the U.S. and I'm writing simply to
say how much I enjoyed it.
Thanks
Biff Newsham
917 W. Pine st.
St. george Island, FL 32328
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Lee from across the pond
hi my names lee and i have a current pm of 15 lb 8 oz common carp which was caught on a floating crust at my locual venue its one of the biggets carp in there the sites gr8 and hope it says that way buye |
From Carpsava, Canada
Hi All,
What a terrific site ,the designs are excellent. I shall certainly be getting a few of them, especially one of the carp hats & pins. It's so refreshing to here from lots of carp fishing fans. The world would certainly be a boring place without carp!
ATB Carpsava |
Lee from the UK
Hi great site
hay im a 16 yer old carp angler and i have currently have a record of a 8 pounds and 2 onces its not bad for my first carp it was cought on a
method feeder with sweetcorn as hookbait the ground bait used was homemade and i am catching carp all the time hope the site keeps going well
Lee |
from flyfisherman Peter - Germany
Hi,
great Site here and great Job. Fishing is a very fine Hobby. Come and visit Fly Fishing with Peter in Germany, near The old City of Goslar in
the Granetalsperre.
http://members.cymes.de/peterhwkamin/index.htm
Peter |
from matchangler Jeff
Jim, A truly outstanding web page!!! Thanks for taking your time and toil
with this - it is really well done. I'm looking forward to next year's match
which is only a few months away. Thanks once again for your sponsorship for
the hats. Hopefully this year you can make it out to watch.
Best Regards,
Jeff Kolodzinski |
Hello from Istanbul
HALLOOOOOOOOO I'M YUSUF FROM TURKEY IN ISTANBUL
WE HAVE A LOT OF FISHRESTAURANT HERE DO YOU WANT EAT EACH FISH WITH
ISTANBUL AND RAKI....HIMMMMM WONDERFULLL |
from Fish Hawk
I've never seen a site that I have liked that sells t-shirts
and hats and other fish stuff, that is, until I came to
carpecarpio.com. This site is great.
Mike Lilly at fish-hawk.net |
Hello from Denmark carper
You have a very beautiful site. I will make a link on my site
to you and if it is possible I want a link on you're site to mine - Dutch site with English
version promised soon, take a look in the Fotogalerij
Many regards from Den Anzegemsen
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on the word "carp"
Hey Carp,
I don't know anything about Carp Fishing but
I think CARP is the funniest word around !!
Me and my friend laugh so hardcore when ever
we see the word CARP !!
Good on ya Poke'mon for for having a CARP in
your series as well
CARP ROCK !!
Cassi(14)
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Hello from upstate N.Y.
Six flags Darien Lake has beautiful giant carp in its many small lakes in excess of 20, 30, 40lbs. Bread balls worked for a coworker of mine. I usually fish for bass, but next year I'll give it a shot. I did'nt know there was such an interest in these monsters. They cry when caught or make a sad noise. Putting them back is humane for these grassing fish. N.Y. has wonderfull fishing. Thanks for another fishing website.
Tom
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on our coverage of the Chicago Carp Classic 2000
Hell of a job, Jim! It makes me want to attend next year
Catfish Ed
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fundamental words of wisdom
THE RIGHT LURE, THE RIGHT PLACE, THE RIGHT TIME = THE RIGHT FISH
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Hello from across the pond (UK) - carp angler Gazzer
Truly a great site to visit - plenty of information and great designs.
regards
Gazzer |
greetings from Taiwan carper
Hi Jim,
I am an enthusiastic angler of carp from Taiwan. I ran across your site two days ago. It is very interesting. From now on I may learn some different techniques for carp fishing in addition to those I've experienced in Taiwan. Your T-shirt and hat are interesting too. I've ordered each of them. Carps are also beautiful in Taiwan. Come and see them someday.
Tony J. Lin |
an ode to Mom
My mom is the greatest cat fisher - and we caught a 43lb. shovelhead together and I love her to death - she makes me laugh when shes about to fall in the water. Fishing memories are the greatest!! Take that Bill Dance!! My moms better than you!!
from your baby boy Matty |
from NE carper Mark
Jim;
I love your website! I
am an avid carp fisherman. Twice a year I fish a tournament at Calamus
Reservoir near Burwell, Nebraska. My team has won this tournament
three times..the last time we caught 338 lbs of carp in little over 6 hours
to take the top spot! It is so much fun we can't imagine not doing
it each year. I'm hoping to receive the tshirt and hat in time for
the August tournament which is on the first Saturday in August.
I look forward to more exciting
carp clothing products in the future!
Mark A. Young |
from Chicago bank angler
Ralph Grasso
Jim,
Mick forwarded to me the link
to your reults page for the Can Am Challenge. Your coverage was just
great. I'm sure there were many who read the page that knew nothing
of matchfishing. You explained everything so well that I'm sure the
sport has picked up several new fans. Thanks again for the great
story and pictures. I really enjoyed reading it.
Ralph Grasso |
from French match angler
Philippe
Jim
I had just visit your Site, (Mick
Thill given me the adress) It's very nice, I am a french angler who lives
in Paris, and when I visited your site, it was as if I were in this match
- we can see the anglers in action, we can see which fish were caught during
this match, with very nice pictures - We can see the U.S. team,...
Congratulations for this 'Angling
bank in live'
During the last W E, I made 5
matchs in France (Britain ==> =near RENNES) The 13th of June, there was
a big match organized by the French magazine "DECLIC PECHE" and Raphael
FARAGI the owner of the FISHABIL lake (try to visit his site www.fishabil.com)R
FARAGI will organize the world Angling championship in Paris in 2001...with
the French Féderation. It was a great match - 25 big anglers like
Scotthorn, MILO, SCHUBEN, DESQUE, GUESSARD and 25 french anglers qualified
during several match in france (OPEN DECLIC)
1st FUMAGALI (Italy) 96,400 Kg
2nd SHOUBEN FRANS (Belg) 82.800 Kg
3rd BERTOUT Herve (France) 81.800 Kg
4th DI VENTI Eric (Italy) 78.200 Kg
5th Guessard Didie (France)73.100 Kg
Total 49 anglers ==> 2108.900 kilos
catches include bream 400 g to 2 kg, and roach 100 to 1000 g...
the 11 and 12/06, it was the
world cup in carp in this lake - An English team won with 212 kg in 48
hours. I am sure than at the moment, you dream to come and fish in
this lake..... I will try to have some scanned pictures. Congratualtions
for your site...
best regards
Philippe GALLET |
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from Chris' pal John
Hey Chris Labucki - Nice fish!
Tell Leanne I said Hi.
John |
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from a North Country Manitoba
girl
Hello from tackle Tracy. I
love reading all the little inserts from everyone and from everywhere.
I'm a Manitoba girl who lives for my days off and weekends off to go fishing
for that big walleye. There's not a man out there who enjoys it more
than me. I'll give ya all a run for your money when it comes to catching
them too - Hope you all enjoy the season that is upon us - Good fishing |
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from the Gar Anglers' Sporting
Society
Dear Carpe Carpio,
As Editor of the Gar Anglers'
Sporting Society, I see the immense growth in the popularity of gar fishing.
Your designs of another underappreciated fish, the carp, are very eye-catching
and professional. Perhaps there would be a demand for a gar design T-shirt?
I would request a spot in line to purchase your first.
You are welcome to visit us at:
www.corecomm.net/~garman
Gar On!
Bill Meyer
Editor, Gar Anglers' Sporting
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carp info for Victoria B.C.?
Just granny browsing trying to get
information for her son. He is trying to find out what works best
for carp. He is fishing in Elklake, Victoria B.C. Does any
one have ideas on what he should use? He just caught a 90+pound halibet
dressed. Now his friend says no one can get these carp so the challenge
is on.
Cindy |
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the pain of catching carp...
Hi. This here rant is about trying
to catch carp.
I grew up in Southern Ontario
(Canada) and used to summer at a cottage on Lake ontario. The carp grew
to massive size there, and while we caught lots of bass, pike and walleye,
Carp were a completely different matter.
Only a couple of times did we
hook into carp in many years of fishing, and that was using worms. The
locals used to claim they could catch them using popcorn (sprayed with
perfume -- seriously!!); we tried it, but as you might imagine, it didn't
stay on the hook too well. They also told us that cornmeal -- rolled up
into balls, mixed with eggs -- would work.
The local farmers where we fished,
acknowledging the finicky nature of these mighty beasts, would catch them
in a much more direct method -- using a pitchfork off the dock, a bow and
arrow, or by intentionally snagging them as they lay dozing in the shallows.
Carp are a bitch to catch by hook.
Christopher Pollon
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hi from Alley
HI ALL!!! love to fish too
alley1bird@mindspring.com |
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hello from gyotaku artist
Celia:
Hi Jim !! Just found your website
when I was checking out gyotaku. Your site is Fab! I'm a fishhead
myself and primarily do printing from the supermarket, which suits me fine
since I'm not really into fishing. I'm a multi-media gyotaku artist.
Do you know Mineo Yamamoto? He has the International Fish Printing
Factory in Japan. He's a wacky guy. He and his gyotaku buddies
did a horse(alive). It turned out really good. They are
going to do a whale this spring!! Do you belong to the Nature printing
Society? It might be a good resource for you. Have a blast
with what ever you're doing - the people who respond to your site are interesting
too.
Celia |
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hello from the Carpslayer
in Utah:
Hello Jim, my name is Dan, I live
in Utah and I fish almost exclusively for Carp. They are my favorite
species. I also fish for stripers, catfish, tarpon, bonefish, sturgeon,
largemouth, smallmouth, sunfish, northern, trout, and basically any thing
that swims. About 90 percent of my fishing is with a fly rod, especially
for Carp. I live where there is some very good Carp fishing.
There is a giant lake with water
the color of the caribbean and endless white sand flats. The carp
are all fully scaled mirror carp with the giant scales. I have fished
the Keys, Sea of Cortez, and the Yucatan and those carp flats on that lake
are as much fun as any of them. The fish average about 8 lbs., but
some get up around 20. There are also many other lakes such as Lake
Powell that are excellent for carp - we have even caught many on the surface.
There is a spot about 20 min.
from my house that is a warm spring with carp that I fish in the winter
- it is all mud flats so a canoe is best. Last spring I gave my self
a flats skiff and had the best summer of fishing yet. I am getting
cabin fever bad, can't wait for spring. Well it's good to know there
are other carp lovers out there. I like the hats and shirts I should
order something. Long live the CARP - the bigger the better.
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squid shirts anybody?
I've been on a mad search to find
a squid t-shirt for my boyfriend -he's a commercial squid fisherman.
If anyone can help, please email me at larriland@excite.com
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hey from the AXE MAN:
Hey Jim
Thanks for the Award. Your
logo and links are now on my site. Got to further view your site
and BUY Something.
Axe Man - Keokuk, Iowa |
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more musky designs:
THE MIGHTY MUSKY - KING OF FRESHWATER
FISH. Great looking T. Need more of them. Thanks for the great shopping.
Dianne
Chippewa Pines Resort - Couderay,
Wisconsin |
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carp and catfish fan Sally:
What a wonderful catalog you have!
I have already ordered several things for my husband, who loves carp and
flathead catfish! You are amazing! thanks so much!
Sally - Valley Falls, KS |
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from catfish friend Cathy:
Hi Jim,
Sorry for such a long delay in
writing back. The T shirt of the flathead catfish looks great!!!!
I can't believe you got it. I need to find out the size again and
I will be back to order!!!
Hope you have had a lot of customers
for the shirt!!! I know Mark will absolutely love it as he thought
the hat was the greatest thing!!!! It is almost the same one he has
(minus the holes). I will be back in touch soon.
Thanks again so much!!!
Cathy |
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howdy from Doc:
Hello from Acworth, Georgia - USA.
doc@sailorusa.com |
just saying hi:
Hi all
I love to fish
slims714@aol.com |
