It Used To Be In America That Going Carp Fishing Was Not A Good Thing.

Posted on March 8, 2010

It used to be in America that going fishing and catching carp was not a good thing. However, the growth of catch and release carp fishing is changing the reputation of the carp from that of a pest, or trash fish to that of a fighter that makes for a great form of sport fishing. The main two reasons that carp fishing as a sport is increasing in popularity in the U.S. is that they can get really big, and they put up quite a fight.

Carp fishing, unlike bass fishing, doesn’t require special fishing bait tackle or fishing tackle rigs. They mostly just have to be strong. Corn, balled up bits of bread, cubed potatoes, cheese, and hot dogs all work as carp bait. Carp aren’t that picky about what they eat. The best way to present bait to a carp is to let it sit motionless. A sliding bait with a single baited hook works well. Carp like smaller hooks and skinnier lines, which they are capable of breaking. But with good technique, carp landing nets, and the help of a friend, you can successfully bring in a big, fighting carp.

Carp bait making is quite simple, since these fish are so omnivorous. You don’t have to use twitch worms, night crawlers, or blood bait to catch carp. Fox carp tackle and Korda carp tackle are prominent brands that are used in the UK and Europe, where carp fishing is a very popular sport. It is becoming more popular in the U.S., too, as Americans discover that these “trash” fish are actually skilled opponents in a very exciting form of sport fishing.

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