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Joey

Believe it or not when I'm not chasing flatties, I actually chase these carpies with my dad....we fish old school on the river bank - he makes flavored bait. Boils quaker oats, adds half a box of strawberry jello and a table spoon of vanilla extract. Bring to a boil and let it cool....we fish two hooks and a small sinker.

I hear you about watching your rod - the carp will run so hard and fast they will rip it into river if you aren't paying attention

Al