How to Fish for Carp
Carp posses speed and power in the water, which makes them a challenging fish to catch. They are one of the strongest freshwater fish. Fishing for carp has been popular in Europe since the 1970s and has gained in popularity in the United States.
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Watch "The Fly Rodders Guide to Carp with Barry Reynolds." In this DVD, Barry Reynolds gives tips and techniques on how to fish for carp. He includes the tackle necessary to catch carp. Bass Pro Shop sells the DVD in its stores and online.
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Fish for carp using flies. You need to use sight casting or blind casting when you fish for carp with a fly rod. Buy flies that accurately look like carp food rather than impressionistic flies. You can use aquatic creatures or plant material flies. Carp eat organisms they scare off the bottom of the lake or river; a fly that produces a silt puff, like a Bristle Leech, can be very effective when you fish for carp.
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Get the right tackle. In addition to flies, you need a rod and line that can support the weight and torque of carp. Carp are notorious for breaking light lines and rods. You should also have the basic tackle for fishing like a net, anchors and pen knife. Carp University sells carp tackle at its website.
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Use ground bait. In some areas ground bait is banned, so know the local fishing laws before you dump ground bait. Flaked corn maize or other ground baits attract the carp to a centralized area. Sometimes it can prompt the carp to be competitive for food, which means you have a better chance of one going for your fly or other bait.
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Educate yourself. Visit Carp Universe to find out how to use different techniques to fish for carp. The website offers information on the varieties of carp, which include Common Carp, Mirror Carp and Grass Carp. You can also find information on Spring Carping and Winter Carping.
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