Thursday, March 22, 2012

A Look at the Best Carp Fishing Strategies

By Pinky Arnisola


It's not a big secret that carp fishers have a lot of fun facing the challenge of landing a carp. If you're a carp fisher you also know that it can have its irritating moments as well. It's necessary to do some work upfront to outwit the carp, because they will not be easy to catch. You must make sure, of course, that where you plan to fish actually has an abundance of carp and, secondly, make sure you have the right gear. The following are successful tactics that have been used by carp fishers and will help you catch more carp.

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. You may even be able to find a local group or club if you do an online search. You can still take advantage of the online forums and articles online if you haven't been able to locate an organization in your city. Of course, there's no substitute for actual experience, so you should get out there and practice your carp fishing skills at every opportunity.

Nowadays, there are many varieties of carp in North America, even though they aren't native to either Canada or America. The most numerous type of carp are called common carp, a species that comes from Europe and Asia but was introduced to the United States in the 19th Century. Unlike other fish, carp prefer warmer water and hang out in ponds and lakes. Nevertheless, they adapt well and thrive even in water of dubious quality. If you want to see a serious carp fisher get excited, ask him about bighead carp. Sport fishers love these carp because they can weight upwards of 50 pounds or more. We can thank Asia for introducing them to North America. Today carp live in many countries around the globe, including North America, and some of the other varieties are the grass carp and the silver carp.

Before you go carp fishing, it's best to be prepared by having some specialized knowledge of the area. Each region will be somewhat different from other locations. Certain types of carp can be found in some areas but not in others. A few of the types of carp are silver carp, grass carp, and bighead carp - as well as the populous common carp. A good rule of thumb when you arrive at an unfamiliar location is to talk with locals to get information about the area. If you can't do that, do an online search of the area. Whether the lake or pond you are fishing in is small or large, you will find that carp prefer certain areas. To increase your odds of catching any carp after you find a suitable location, you must determine when they like to feed. All of these factors for success will come with time and experience, even if you are a beginner. If you want to learn quicker, the best source would be someone who already is an experienced carp fisher.

A lot of carp fishers dream big. Their goal is to land a carp at fifty pounds or more. Carp are not the easiest fish to capture, and when you go after large ones, you must really be ready to work at it. To successfully land a huge carp, you have to know where to look. This is usually an area that's not very populated and isn't over-fished. In order for the carp to attain their large weight, the waters in which they live should also abound in small fish that they can eat. Your next concern is that your fishing gear is sturdy enough to haul in a huge carp in the event that you hook one. A fifty pound or larger carp will not stay hooked if your fishing pole is one of those lightweight ones. The worldly wise larger carp are very suspicious of "suspect" bait so make sure the bait you use isn't to different from the normal things the carp feed on. If they see something odd floating around their area, there is a good chance they will know you are there. You may be a great trout fisher, but the methods you use to catch trout won't give you much success with carp. The same thing goes for any other fishing techniques you may have developed. If you want a fruitful experience when you are planning a carp fishing expedition, memorize our suggestions in this article and become very familiar with the territory and waters in which you plan to fish. Don't become frustrated if you don't land a 50 pound carp while you are still learning the ins and outs of carp fishing. Experience will sharpen your skills and instincts, so be patient.




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