Invasive Carp Lands Wicked Left Hook

“We were going really slow because that seems to get them to jump really high,” Brackett told my good friend Jeff Lampe, the outdoors editor for the Peoria Journal-Star. “Jodi had shot at one and was leaning forward to reel in her arrow when another fish came out of nowhere to her right and then hit her in the jaw.”  The resulting impact broke Jodi's jaw.

Sent to us by Adam Monacelli.  Read full story at Courier Post Online

Friday Pin Up - Picture in Picture Edition

Aug Slab of the Month Entry: Deschutes Steelhead

Marni Sickles (better half of 2008 Slab of the Year winner - Sam) shows two chromers she'd recently taken - her first steel on the deuce.

Comments welcome, but remember, Mr. Sickles is a regular on the Chum and we can offer no protection from any virtual whoopings that may potentially ensue. 

Friday Pin Up

Friday Pin Up - just puked in my mouth edition

Via: Where Wise Men Fish

Baby J Digs Fish

She is particularly fond of the greenback cuttie sculpture that lives in the fish foyer.