TPFR Carp Hunting Day — Sat, April 27

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Hey all - we are planning a TPFR Carp Hunting Day — Sat, April 27

Previously we posted that since TPFR is a charter member of FFI, we are encouraging FFI membership and will plan fishing days for small groups targeting species other than trout. (These trips are in addition the Gunpowder days which are open to everyone)

Well, we are happy to announce the 1st - a TPFR Carp Hunting Day.

When: Saturday, April 27     9 am - ish until ~ 3 pm

Where: The location will be within a 60 min drive of DC 

Who:  Carp Hunting Day will be available only to FFI members and limited to 7 people. 

Participation will be on a first come - first fish basis. If you sign-up, make sure you show up.

Details of location, permits, and fly info will be sent to participants the week before but here is what you need to know:

What to know (BEFORE you sign up):

• We’ll have at least 1 experienced Carp hunter to help us newbies
• An orientation and instruction on how fish for Carp (and be successful) will be given
• This is open to FFI members only.  Membership available here if you are not already an FFI member.
• Each person needs a permit for the water we will fish (about $5 / day unless you purchase longer duration).  Info on how to purchase will be sent with the location email.
• Kayaks / canoes and PFDs will be provided (thank you Wayne),
  but the paddle distance will be ~ 30 ft and you can wet wade on a flat.
• No Waders.  Prepare to wet wade and wear water shoes

Gear:

• 5 - 8 wt rod
• Floating line
• Bass type leader:   7 - 9 ft,    8 - 12 # tippet
• Net: a large one. Trout nets will be small and we will have a couple Carp appropriate nets on hand

Sooooo -- How do I sign up?
 -- Reply back to me by clicking " Reply to Author" 

 -- The first 5 emails received stating  “I am an definitely on for the May 5, TPFR Carp Hunting Day ” get the spots

 --  I will email back confirmation

 -- A few days prior to the trip you will receive an email with all the additional information needed

Again - This trip is open only to FFI members so don’t delay - become an FFI member today.

If you haven't fished for Carp — well, it can be a hoot!   Hope to see you there.

Brook

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Clearing up a small boo boo from the first post (subsequently deleted ) which confused dates between May 5 and April 27.

The date  is  Sat, April 27

Sorry for any confusion

[Z Onk]

Folks -  we have a couple spaces open for the  Carp day.  

[Russell Youmans]

Hi, I would like to join the trip if there is still space

Sent from my phone. 

On Apr 18, 2024, at 8:21 PM, Z Onk <zon...@gmail.com> wrote:

Folks -  we have a couple spaces open for the  Carp day.  

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[William]

I am definitely interested, but out of town that weekend. Sorry!

These trips are a great idea and I am looking forward to attending them. 

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Hi, I would like to join the trip if there is still space

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[jbro...@gmail.com]

We hav 1 space for the Carp Day and have sent email confirmations to those signed up.

If interested -

 -- Reply back to me by clicking " Reply to Author" 

 -- The first 5 emails received stating  “I am an definitely on for the May 5, TPFR Carp Hunting Day ” get the spots

 --  I will email back confirmation

 

Detailed information about location and gear will be sent to participants later today.

[Brookes Outdoors]

Hey there:

I’m interested but confused…Your subject lines says April 27 but your “last call” email below says May 5.

Can you clarify?

The only carp I’ve caught was in a hotel lobby, and they wouldn’t let me use a kayak…last time I stay there.  ;)

Thx,

Pete

Peter Brookes

Brookes Outdoors

Award-winning Outdoor Media

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Sorry - Peter -  I cut and paste the wrong date -- IT IS APRIL 27

[Peter Brookes]

If you still have room for 27 April, I’m in. 

Pete

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Folks - We have a full house for the TPFR Carp Day.

Thanks for all the interest.  :-)

We'll put a report after the event.

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TPFR Carp Hunting Day Report

First - a sincere thank you to Wayne for not only volunteering to help lead the Carp day but for bringing us one of his locations, providing kayaks, canoes, PFDs, appropriate sized nets, and sharing his hard earned experience and knowledge about Carp hunting.

The water and surroundings were beautiful, with easy access, and about a 50 minute drive from Arlington.

It was obvious from the amount of sediment suspended that Carp had been eating, but the unexpectedly cool, overcast, and drizzly day took it's toll.   Between the 7 of us we had 1 small striper flash, 2 bluegill hits, and a follow by a bluegill-sized smallie.

All in all - after exploring a new location, making new friends, spending the better part of a day on the water really hunting Carp (and getting to test my rain jacket) - 

it was a pretty good day!

Thanks to everyone who came out.