Carp Master Classic: A closer look

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Apparently, B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer will kiss anything, including a carp.
Apparently, B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer will kiss anything, including a carp.
Gerald Swindle was eager to get started in the Carp Master Classic.
Gerald Swindle was eager to get started in the Carp Master Classic.
Swindle and Mercer demonstrate what all the hoopla is about – big carp and a big trophy.
Swindle and Mercer demonstrate what all the hoopla is about – big carp and a big trophy.
Swindle isn’t sure this carp will be big enough to win.
Swindle isn’t sure this carp will be big enough to win.
Gerald Swindle is “The Carp Whisperer.”
Gerald Swindle is “The Carp Whisperer.”
This <em>Facts of Fishing</em> episode includes underwater carp footage.
This Facts of Fishing episode includes underwater carp footage.
And there’s even a “carp cam” documenting the event from the St. Lawrence River.
And there’s even a “carp cam” documenting the event from the St. Lawrence River.
Mercer hooks up, but Swindle doesn’t seem concerned.
Mercer hooks up, but Swindle doesn’t seem concerned.
Mercer admires a beauty of a carp.
Mercer admires a beauty of a carp.
Mercer goes swimming – hat upon his head and landing net in hand.
Mercer goes swimming – hat upon his head and landing net in hand.
Mercer celebrates upon getting the carp in his landing net, after freeing it from a hang-up.
Mercer celebrates upon getting the carp in his landing net, after freeing it from a hang-up.
A soaking wet Mercer admires another big carp from the St. Lawrence River.
A soaking wet Mercer admires another big carp from the St. Lawrence River.
Fireworks, confetti and a big trophy symbolize the importance of the 2015 Carp Master Classic.
Fireworks, confetti and a big trophy symbolize the importance of the 2015 Carp Master Classic.