Friday, February 17, 2012

Suggestions For Successful Carp Angling

By Avendancher Guerrero Xavier


All over Europe, carp fishing has been enjoyed for years and years. Now its popularity is escalating in North America as more sports fishers take up the challenge. Carp are very canny fish and sometimes it's a lot of work to land one even though it's not difficult to find a good carp fishing spot. A carp will give you a good fight when you snag one, if they don't elude you altogether. We'll list some guidelines you can use so your fishing trips will be successful.

You can use various types of bait because carp like variety and will bite at a wide selection of foods. This is very different from other fish who are more particular. The good news is that you can save a lot of money on bait just by using inexpensive household foods such as bread and corn. Try dough balls when carp fishing. This is one of their favorite foods. You must remember to be careful not to transfer the scents from your hands onto the bait when you handle it. Use the plastic gloves that food handlers use in restaurants or, at the very least, scrub your hands with a soap that doesn't have a scent. If they smell your scent on their bait, they won't trust it, and they will not bite. It's a good idea to throw some bait into the water before you even start fishing to attract the carp and reduce their suspicion. After they've eaten some your "bait", you will have better luck getting a strike when you finally cast.

Neither Canada nor America was the native home of carp, but today there are many varieties in North America. In the 19th Century, the "common" carp, that originated in Asia and Europe, was planted in America. You will find more of this species than any of the others. They prefer lakes and ponds with warm water, but are very adaptable and can live even in water of poor quality. From Asia, we get bighead carp. Sports fishers love these fish because of the large size they can grow to - making them a lot of fun to catch. Some other species you may run across worldwide - including America - are the "grass" carp and the "silver" carp.

A great way to catch carp, that a lot of carp fishers never try, is night fishing. As a rule of thumb, you can use the same tackle and equipment at night that you use in the daytime, just remember that you will need flashlights or lanterns in addition to your regular gear. You must exercise care when you fish at night because an unfamiliar environment can be full of hidden dangers.

If you want to try night fishing, you may have a better outcome. At night, carp tend to let their guard down and relax more. Since your vision will be limited, your sense of touch becomes important when you hook a carp at night. This will require more skill and finesse on your part. As with any new challenge, it pays to keep in mind that you will improve and learn more with time and experience. You should learn as much as you can, and not expect instant results. You will learn a lot by observing the habits and activities of more experienced carp fishers. Be observant and apply what you see them doing. 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.

Naturally, going angling is pretty pricey. One way to offset the costs is to get a personal loan. This will make sport fishing more enjoyable, as you can afford better gear. Seek advice from your local bank for more information.




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