I tried. I mean I really, really tried a couple of weeks to find the walleye. But the weather (the wind was howling), and my relative ignorance about the area (it was the first time I fished that part of the river) worked against me, and I went zero-for-zero over two days.

I was in North Dakota fishing the lower Missouri River. Before the trip most of my fishing on the Missouri was focused on the trout-rich portions in Montana. This part of the river was completely different. Much wider and deeper than I was used to. Thankfully, we took my small motorboat, and while the walleyes were nowhere that I was fishing, the carp were certainly plentiful. I caught a few on my fly rod (they were eating floating cottonwood seeds) and once I had my fill, we got out the bow again and stung a few. I’m seriously getting addicted to that stuff.

In any case, we didn’t close out the trip with any fish fry dinners, but we burned some nice memories onto our digital cameras. I never thought I’d say this about North Dakota, but I can’t wait to go back. Where are your out-of-state travels taking you this summer? —Ben

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from Thatkid wrote 2 years 43 weeks ago

We normally don't go out of state that much. I was really excited to hear about us going to Tennessee before the summer began. There was a stream near all of the places we looked at, but alas, we didn't turn out going. I've been perfectly content fishing all around Michigan this summer. I have one question though, what do you do with carp after you get them?

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from BenRomans wrote 2 years 43 weeks ago

Hey TK--
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from BenRomans wrote 2 years 43 weeks ago

Actually, the price was very managable. . . I was a little surprised. I belive I paid $37 for the entire year (I might have to go back around Christmas for some ice fishing for walleyes and pike). And the crowds were light. There's more water in that state than I think most peope give credit for so everyone can spread out. I'd definately go back during the summer if the opportunity came up.

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from Ben C. wrote 2 years 43 weeks ago

Thats cheaper than the in state licences here in MA!!!! man I cant wait to move but thats cool that there is a lot of water because around here everyone knows the best spots its just who gets there first

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from Alex Pernice wrote 2 years 43 weeks ago

Speaking of bow's, I just got a new one, its a browning 40 pd draw, payed 20 for it from a man who got injured and wanted to give it to someone who needed one...

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from Thatkid wrote 2 years 43 weeks ago

We normally don't go out of state that much. I was really excited to hear about us going to Tennessee before the summer began. There was a stream near all of the places we looked at, but alas, we didn't turn out going. I've been perfectly content fishing all around Michigan this summer. I have one question though, what do you do with carp after you get them?

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from BenRomans wrote 2 years 43 weeks ago

Hey TK--
1001352739,815,613,Ben C."

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from BenRomans wrote 2 years 43 weeks ago

Actually, the price was very managable. . . I was a little surprised. I belive I paid $37 for the entire year (I might have to go back around Christmas for some ice fishing for walleyes and pike). And the crowds were light. There's more water in that state than I think most peope give credit for so everyone can spread out. I'd definately go back during the summer if the opportunity came up.

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from Ben C. wrote 2 years 43 weeks ago

Thats cheaper than the in state licences here in MA!!!! man I cant wait to move but thats cool that there is a lot of water because around here everyone knows the best spots its just who gets there first

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from Alex Pernice wrote 2 years 43 weeks ago

Speaking of bow's, I just got a new one, its a browning 40 pd draw, payed 20 for it from a man who got injured and wanted to give it to someone who needed one...

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