Carp fishing — ok, I’ve heard all of the snide remarks and laughter — but, I take it quite seriously.  My friends throw me the jokes and inuendos - carpe diem, what are you carping about, the Rodney Dangerfield of fish.  Really, stop – I’ve listened long enough!! 

The past few months have changed me — go ahead — keep those jabs coming!!!  I am now a carp angler!!!  And I can take it!!! 

After spending nearly eight years immersed in the carp angling scene representing and marketing carp organizations, tournaments and rubbing elbows with the best carp anglers in the world, I am a transformed woman in 2009.  David Moore – in my mind – is America’s most forward thinking carp angler and businessman.  I am also privileged to be his partner in several carp angling ventures.  I know he’s smart and savvy, but now I add brilliant to his resume.

David one-upped me – what else is new?  I approached him about purchasing carp tackle as a gift for my husband who had shown interest in taking up the sport.  David visited this summer with TWO rods and reels in hand - a gift for each of us!  We’ve embraced his generousity and head out to the river every chance we can.  My husband exceeds me technically, but I can hold my own.  He’s caught the largest fish so far – 28 lbs. 6 oz. – but, I landed my “personal best” just last weekend at 24 lbs. 15 oz. 

We’re crazed!!!  We can’t stop!!!  I’m sure the state record isn’t in the cards, but we’ve spent more casual time together bank side this summer – laughing, reading, watching wildlife, being spectators to some of the most beautiful sunsets and taking breaks from the pressures of two busy careers.

Thanks, David — can’t finish that project today — going fishing!!!