Thursday, November 17, 2011

Carp Sport Fishing Methods To Sharpen Your Skills

By Veritas Sapien Xavier


Successful carp fishers have taken the time to learn the habitual patterns and activities of carp. For many years, carp didn't enjoy the high regard in North America that they get in Europe. The Americans, especially, labeled them as "trash" fish. This is, however, changing, and there are now more carp fishermen than ever in North America. Wherever you go carp fishing, the following guidelines will help you be a more successful carp fisher.

There are numerous carp fishing groups around, and by joining one you will increase your chances of quickly coming up to speed on the best ways to fish for carp. The number of such groups is growing in North America and, in Europe, you will find numerous groups. It's a simple matter to search online and find local groups interested in carp fishing. However, if you can't find anything locally, joining an online forum or finding blogs dedicated to carp fishing can prove just as informative. There's no faster way to learn a new skill than practice and actual experience. Whenever you have time, grab your gear and go carp fishing and your results will improve.

Overall, carp were not regarded highly in America; however, their reputation has been gradually improving recently. Invasive species are fish that are a threat to the environment they inhabit and this is the classification that carp had been placed into. All varieties of carp eat up the vegetation - such as plankton - that other species of fish depend on. And their method of eating causes algae to form, as well as muddying up the body of water in which they live. Just by being there, they cause problems for other fish. Whatever their reputation, they have been discovered by sports fishers who love the challenge of landing a large, feisty fish such as a carp. Usually, when a carp is caught, the fisher releases it back into the water. One reason for this is that they are often found in polluted waters, and they absorb many toxins so are often unsafe to eat.

Plan on practicing a lot of patience if you take your fishing seriously and want good results. In particular, when you are fishing for carp, this can make the difference between success and failure. As an example, on one fishing trip, dough balls might work well whereas, the next day the carp won't even approach your dough balls. That's why you should always bring several types of bait with you when you go fishing. This will only be successful, of course, if you keep each different bait separate from the others so the odors don't mingle. If you don't, your strategy will backfire because carp have great senses of smell. Don't worry overmuch about the size of the carp you land. Carp fishing is supposed to be fun. It's always nice to be able to show off a picture of yourself holding up a giant fish, but that is the exception rather than the rule. Be happy with whatever size carp you land.

It's not surprising to find carp as heavy as fifty pounds and hooking a carp this size is the goal of many carp fishers. It can be a real battle landing one of the big carp. If the fifty pounders are what you are after, get ready for a lot of work when you hook one. To successfully land a huge carp, you have to know where to look. An out-of-the-way location where there isn't the possibility that the bodies of water have been fished out is the best place to find the larger carp. You also need lots of smaller fish to keep the larger ones fed. After you find a promising area, you need to be certain that your fishing equipment is up to the challenge of landing a big carp. You won't be happy if you hook a heavy carp with your lightweight rod and you end up losing the fish and your fishing gear. Unlike fly fishing, where you use brilliant lures to attract the fish, carp get suspicious of anything flashy in the water. If your bait doesn't fit in with what the carp expect to be there, they will suspect your presence. Your skills will come with patience and practice. Keep this in mind if you haven't done a lot of carp fishing in the past. Never stop studying and learning about carp fishing - both from other carp fishers and from books and magazines, and even online sources. Perseverance will pay off, even if you don't reach master status immediately. When you're out fishing, watch what the other carp fishers do. This is a quick and easy way to learn new tactics that you can employ in your own fishing. It's a good idea to vary your methods and keep what works and discard what doesn't. Use different baits, go out fishing at different times and seasons, and try different locations. You will see an increase in your results if you pay attention to what you do.

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