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If you really would like to go after the big boys as far as carp is concerned, I would suggest the Columbia River. By way of the interstate from Seattle, it is not that long of a drive. If you are going to be here for 3 months working, I'm sure that someone you meet would be willing to go down for a day trip. I have been told by many who fish down there a lot, the carp are huge. Good Luck and welcome to the states! wink