new york carp spawn is finally on

[Izzy]

Big time!!! I think the high temps of yesterday kicked something off. I've been checking regularly and this morning is the 1st time this year that Ive seen them rolling in the shallows. I'll be after them with my 54#  
Briskey elbow.  Anyone else seeing them?

[GRINCH]

Go get them Izzy,just remember to take pics.

[Stumpkiller]

The water's still awful high around here.  Haven't been to a lake yet to see if they're splashing up the shallows.

[Izzy]

These are in the Mohawk river. Id be there now if I wasnt working. Going after work though!  

[drewsbow]

Go get em Izzy , I'll be out later at a pond with my son , good luck. Drew

[glenbo]

I was out two weeks ago and was seeing some action on the Wallkill River.Went last sunday and the river was ripping.About 3 feet up from last week.I am floating the river sunday am for smallies but you can guarantee I will have my super k within reach.Good luck Izzy.glen

[don s]

what do you guys do with them after you drag them in? don

[KHALVERSON]

went last weekend here in michigan
been a little cold and rainy
not much spawning action yet

[J.Williams]

I've been taking some already on a local pond.Soon as the rivers go down I'll be after them there too,with my trusty '70 Grizz.Goodluck everybody.

[Cyclic-Rivers]

I havent been seeing any splashing yet but usually this is the right time of year. I figured with spring being late and all, I would have a few more weeks.

I guess the 69 Grizzly is coming striper fishing with me on Saturday.

Good luck everyone!

[Shawn Leonard]

Izzy let me know when you want to go. I am there!! They are starting up in the hudson as well! Shawn

[don s]

so, what do you guys do with the carp after you arrow them? i live near lake erie. three tributaries that i go to, buffalo river, 18 mile creek and the cattaragus creek are places i see them come in. i would love to give it a try but i don't want to shoot it and just leave it on the bank. don

[sawtoothscream]

i was just out on the river ith my kayak and didnt see any.  water wasnt the clearest though. still need to get a bow rigged up for fishing

[Skipmaster1]

Originally posted by don s:
what do you guys do with them after you drag them in? don

I bury them in my compost or chop them up for trapping bait

[Izzy]

Got out of work late last night but gave it a go anyway. I tried about a mile from where they were in the morning in similar habitat but they were wayyyyyyy out in a deep channel. Water was real choppy and I didnt see a single one in range. Think Ill leave my neoprene waders home next time its 85 degrees! Shawn, say the word. I can usually get out after 3:00 so we should get after them soon as the water clears. Ill be working the opposite side of town so I cant check on them today.

[Adirondackman]

Originally posted by don s:
[QB] so, what do you guys do with the carp after you arrow them?

  The smaller ones actually taste pretty good Smoked. The larger ones can be made into fish patties. Run them through a meat grinder, mix in some eggs, breadcrumbs and onions, some seasoning of your choice and fry like a burger.

[Stone Knife]

We didn't see squat last weekend, were hoping for some good shooting this one.

[drewsbow]

Adam shot two and I got one last night just not moving as much yet .

[Stoutstuff]

Some of the best fun you can have with a bow!

[don s]

Originally posted by Adirondackman:

Originally posted by don s:
[QB] so, what do you guys do with the carp after you arrow them?

  The smaller ones actually taste pretty good Smoked. The larger ones can be made into fish patties. Run them through a meat grinder, mix in some eggs, breadcrumbs and onions, some seasoning of your choice and fry like a burger. [/b]

a recipe i've heard that sounds good is put the carp on a cherry plank. season with salt, pepper and juice from one lemon. bake in the oven at 350 for 12 minutes per inch of thickness. when it's done throw away the fish and eat the cherry plank. if this rain ever stops long enough for the water to settle, i think i'll give it a try. don