Adam Tomlin
AMERICAN CARP CULTURE : CONTEST WINNER
Congratulations to Adam Tomlin (@a.tomlin93) for winning our December American Carp Culture Contest with this truly spectacular mirror. This fish is simply breathtaking. Cheers to you Adam for such a remarkable and memorable capture.
Adam Tomlin:
Originally a flop photo that ended up really speaking to me. The white splotchy background really helped isolate the moment in the photo and you can really notice the struggle in my face while I try to lift this heavy fish as I look down at it with a heavy gasp not just because of the weight but amazed at what I had just achieved and also the fishes anal fin getting caught in the net, a common annoyance for carp anglers when doing self takes...and I remember thinking what a pain it was at the time because I was going to have to lift this fish again for another 10 second self timer and how many more times I was going to have to do it to get some good shots lol. So kinda sums up a lot in one photo. The reality in carp fishing can be messy, heavy..... and wonderful all in one picture.
NOTABLE CAPTURES
We’re fortunate that we get to see the best carpy pictures from all over the USA from our members and friends. These photos below certainly caught our attention in the month December. Congrats to everyone on the success of their Angling sessions this past month…We appreciate all your tags and mentions, and can’t wait to see what you guys and gals catch this coming Spring season! Don’t forget to tag us #americancarpsociety #jointheguiltyones
Nick Attwood (@keep_calm_carp_on)
Met Lika (@met_lika)
Jacob Nuzum (@jacob_nuzum)
Emilio Montoya (@chicagocarppin)
Leak Way (@particle_inc._)
Kayla Lockhart (@kayla_lockhart)
american carper - vol 4
Many thanks to all of you that pre-ordered 'AMERICAN GOLD...A NEW DAWN'...we should be receiving hard copies back from the printers within a few weeks to meet the end of January delivery date. We will reach out to everyone and share some pics when we have them in hand. Everyone who pre-ordered a hard copy of the publication will also receive a complimentary digital version as well for use on their phones / tablets/ desktop etc.
Click Here >> GET YOUR DIGITAL VERSION NOW!
This is the first year that we will be offering the 'American Carper' in a digital format and we are pleased to say it is now available for purchase for just $4.99! This enables you to view all 300 pages of carpy content from any mobile device or your desktop.
premier angler shares history
If you haven’t taking a virtual stroll to the Premier Angler site recently, you should! The American Carp Society has a new article published targeting those new to carp angling, or carrying certain misconceptions about our beloved species. Readers will be taken on a trip through US Carp Culture history, be acquainted with how to get started angling for carp and learn the value of trophy carp in the USA.
intro to leaders
By Brandon Tourigny
In the grand scope of fly fishing gear, I believe the importance of proper leader setups is not discussed nearly enough when preparing new fly anglers for the water. It is glamourous to talk about buying the perfect fly rod, or a beautiful new reel. But what about leaders and tippet? Very literally, your leader and tippet are your life line to the carp you hook into. Get this equation right and you will bring many carp to hand but get it wrong and it will spell disaster for you.
For those of you who are new to fly fishing, the leader is the monofilament line that connects your fly line to the fly. Most store-bought leaders now come with a pre-made loop that connects to welded loops on modern fly lines. These on average are 9ft pieces of mono that are tapered down to a lighter end that your fly can be tied onto. When selecting carp leaders, I recommend finding 9ft leaders that taper down to 10lb test.
Because carp have their reputation of being finicky to uphold… connecting your fly to mono is typically a fool’s errand. Light can reflect off of monofilament which carp will see. To avoid this, cutoff the last two feet of mono and replace it with a 10lb fluorocarbon tippet. The reason for this being that light can pass through fluoro, thus staying nearly invisible in the water.
Another reason for bringing tippet with you is at times a 9ft leader will spook the carp. In high pressure fisheries, carp will spook at the sound of fly line hitting the water. The more distance you can put between your fly and fly line the better in these situations. Anglers routinely lengthen their leader to 10 or 12ft to fool extra spooky carp.
Next time you’re at your local fly shop remember to not spend all of your time day dreaming about the newest fly rods, and a little more time ensuring you have the perfect leader and tippet set up to guarantee your success. Tight lines everyone!
new “videos” section on site
We have added a new 'VIDEOS' link to the website where a ton of 'Carpy' info can now be found. Featuring our educational content, films, insights and stories there will be more videos added in the coming months....keep an eye out!
ACS floats - the set of three
We are happy to announce that the new 'set of 3' ACS floats are now available for our members. These 3 floats are all hand built from scratch and will be made on a custom basis for each owner.
Lee Young, who masterfully builds the floats for us, was featured in the new American Carper publication ' American Gold...A New Dawn' and gives some great insights as to what goes into making these things of beauty. A true craftsman and well worth a read...check out his piece in the new digital version of 'The American Carper'.
ACS Float - Set of Three (Click to Purchase)
Collector’s items and had crafted here in the USA , the ‘Set of 3’ ACS floats will cover every float fishing challenge that you may be faced with in our US waters…From small ponds to large reservoirs the floats are made in a set to cover all depth and weight ranges. As each set is handmade the production time from order to delivery to your door is approximately 5 weeks.
hats off to you!
Happy New Year Carp Anglers! To kick off the year right, we’re putting all our hats on sale (excludes beanies). This is your opportunity to grace your head with some new American Carp Society swag and demonstrate to all that you’re an independent thinker, a guilty one.
