Grandson's catch: I took my grandson fishing last week at the local golf course. I knew they had some carp in there but did not know how big they were. After about 10 minutes we found...

FishfulThinking Loc: Venetia, Pa. 25 miles S. Of Pgh.

I took my grandson fishing last week at the local golf course. I knew they had some carp in there but did not know how big they were. After about 10 minutes we found out. Both carp are about 15#. Nice fight they give, unfortunately not so good on the table. We had a fun evening.

Catfish hunter Loc: Riggins idaho (Paradise)

FishfulThinking wrote:

I took my grandson fishing last week at the local golf course. I knew they had some carp in there but did not know how big they were. After about 10 minutes we found out. Both carp are about 15#. Nice fight they give, unfortunately not so good on the table. We had a fun evening.

That’s a dandy. Great job. 👍🎣

FourchonLa. Loc: Fourchon Louisiana, South Louisiana

FishfulThinking wrote:

I took my grandson fishing last week at the local golf course. I knew they had some carp in there but did not know how big they were. After about 10 minutes we found out. Both carp are about 15#. Nice fight they give, unfortunately not so good on the table. We had a fun evening.

Got a twofer. Golf outing and fishing at the same time. I bet he had fun with those. Just as much as you did with him.

Jeremy Loc: America

I have golf a little but Fishing is my mainstay along with Big Game Hunting. I used to ride bicycles in along train tracks into PIR ( Portland International Raceway ) and golf course right next door. There is ponds. There is huge Lg Mouth Bass in them. They were non edible because of chemicals in the water but fun t catch and release.

E.pa.al Loc: Martin's Creek

Carp fishing is a surefire way to get kids hooked on the sport.
Well done!!

Catfish hunter Loc: Riggins idaho (Paradise)

Jeremy wrote:

I have golf a little but Fishing is my mainstay along with Big Game Hunting. I used to ride bicycles in along train tracks into PIR ( Portland International Raceway ) and golf course right next door. There is ponds. There is huge Lg Mouth Bass in them. They were non edible because of chemicals in the water but fun t catch and release.

That Portland area is a scary toxic spot huh? I remember catching sturgeon down there by the St. John’s bridge. They looked nasty. Eyes all clouded over, deformed fins, nothing I would try to eat. Fished there once and never went back. You could smell the toxins in the water. That’s why I’d never fish the Columbia below Portland.

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

FishfulThinking wrote:

I took my grandson fishing last week at the local golf course. I knew they had some carp in there but did not know how big they were. After about 10 minutes we found out. Both carp are about 15#. Nice fight they give, unfortunately not so good on the table. We had a fun evening.

The smile says it all. Nice going.

Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas

Good catches, and I'll bet a lot of fun. You don't have to eat everything you catch. I personally would prefer to go out and catch a 60 lb tarpon that jumpoed and did a real battle, release him and then go and have a plate of mixed seafood! Just Sayin...RJS

Gordon Loc: Charleston South Carolina

Nice fish there Fishful. Thanks for sharing the pictures

Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas

I know your grandson will remember this day.. Just Sayin...RJS

Jeremy Loc: America

Catfish hunter wrote:

That Portland area is a scary toxic spot huh? I remember catching sturgeon down there by the St. John’s bridge. They looked nasty. Eyes all clouded over, deformed fins, nothing I would try to eat. Fished there once and never went back. You could smell the toxins in the water. That’s why I’d never fish the Columbia below Portland.

Just catch and release. Yeah its polluted. I spent 25 years working for Environmental Quality and know first hand more about what is in the water air and soil here as well as other US locations. Its too bad that so many companies and people ruined Environment to get rich and then try to get the rest of to believe it doesn't matter. I know it matters. Cancer and plenty of other health problems are a result of Environmental conditions. Water can easily have all sorts of bad for you chemicals that could be naturally in the water or from greedy humans.

FishfulThinking Loc: Venetia, Pa. 25 miles S. Of Pgh.

E.pa.al wrote:

Carp fishing is a surefire way to get kids hooked on the sport.
Well done!!

E.pa.al, I don't need to get him hooked on fishing. He eats, sleeps and dreams about fishing. When he was three we went to a restaurant that had a big fish tank. He was mesmerized by the fish and had a hard time getting him to sit at the table and eat. He calls me often and says "Hi Pap. You doing anything today?" I know what that means. Love every minute of it.

Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas

you are blessed to have him in your life, I now have an 8 year old grand nephew and love every minute of it. he pays rapt attention because he wants to get better all the time. Just Sayin...RJS

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

Nice fishing partner you have there FT. Keep enjoying each other’s company.

Mauwehu Loc: Norwalk Ct

Beautiful day and fish! Never ate one but when I was a kid there was a family who used to pay me for them.