Some Pretty Good Bluegill/Carp Action!

What a week it has been. Myself,Rick (Cat Yakker) and Steve fished the Guadalupe River and had some pretty good luck catching some BIG Carp and a few nice Bluegill. The Carp were caught on both Corn and Worms. The Bluegill were caught on the same. It seemed that the fish were pretty active between the cold fronts. The afternoon bite was the best! The Carp weighed between 9 to 20 pounds. The Bluegill were in the 7 to 9 inch range. The Carp were all released and the Bluegill were kept for the frying pan or smoker! Getting in a GOOD week of fishing with some pretty good anglers and friends. It just don't get any better!

Nice ones

Thanks Don for the reply! Love that Carp/Bluegill fight!

Looks like a good day with some good pulls Chuck.

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Thanks Kelly for the reply. Yes Sir those Carp are some drag pullers for sure! Those Bluegill on ultralight are not bad either.




Side Note: When is the best time for Bluegill on Texana?

To be honest I'm not really sure. I've never specifically targeted them.

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Now that is some good line stretchers there! Good job!

Thanks Kelly and chascat for the replies. Chascat: Yes Sir those are some "LINE PULLERS" for sure!

Nothing beats listening to the drag scream on a double digit Carp. Trying to Control, or even gain line, on a large fish using light/medium action spinning gear with 10 Lb. line can be a real heart thumper. I have caught a number of Reds out of a Kayak, and I can attest Carp are very much equal in fight. Banker is a true sportsman and great fisherman and I feel very fortunate to have been able to fish with him.

+1 catyakker nothing beats those screaming runs bar none there’s some good ones off those docks

Thanks Clayton and Rick for the replies. Clayton: The Carp Slabs are CALLING your name! Rick: Looking forward to a GREAT fishing year! It's already started!

Nice fish guys! Chuck you are off to a super year! Any Crappie reports?




Side Note: Sunfish bite is really picking up during the warm spells. Also finding eggs in a lot of the sunnies!

Thanks Curtis for the reply. I have found eggs in a lot of fish ! Should be a GREAT year!

I totally agree. It's going to be a super sunfish year!

Yes Sir it is!

BIG Bluegill and BIG Carp. What could be better! Looks like you guys are having a BLAST! Nice fish and post. Good job guys.



Side Note: How are you guys rigging for the carp?

Nicely done guys

Thanks Gitter and Yesenia for the replies. Gitter: Carolina Rig,12 pound test line with 10 pound leader. Using a quarter ounce bullet weight. We have also caught them on regular ultra lights with six pound test line using worms!

Thanks Chuck. Looking forward to seeing more catches!

Yes Sir you will see more Carp catches for sure. Right now we will be taking a break. Carp are spawning!

Can't wait until them Carp fish get over there love making. You sure don't want to lay your pole down without opening your bail. Seen more than one pole disappear because of a vicious Carp bite. Now, Big Sunfish on light tackle is a whole bunch of fun too. Sure hope Cibolo creek clears up soon.

We should have a pretty Carp year also! Love those fights.