Tag: Carp

The three minute rule is only giving the fish as much food as they can eat within a three minute time period. If they eat everything you give them within three minutes its alright to give them some more. If after three minutes there is left over food floating around its time to put the […]

Over-feeding can reduce the quality of life that your fish have, forcing their bodies into developing fat deposits which can affect their health. This is why you have to be careful and feed your fish the right portions. Overfeeding your fish can also clog up your filtration system. Can carp be overfed? Carp may not […]

Fish can be retained in sacks for up to four or five hours safely without causing undue stress. How long can you leave a carp in a retainer? Up to five hours. In summary, if you need to retain a carp, do it for the shortest time possible. The more you can reduce this period […]

11 Best Carp Fishing Rigs (2022 Guide) Zig Rig. Ronnie/Spinner Rig. D Rig. Short PVA Bag Rig. Tiger Nut Rig. Hinged Stiff Rig. DF Blowback Rig. Snowman Rig. What is the most successful carp bait? The Number One Best Baits To Catch Carp Carp absolutely love sweetcorn! Corn is also very effective in a spod […]

Corn is a classic choice of Carp bait, be it whole kernel, peaches and cream, frozen or canned; all are considered staples in the Carp-fishing industry. Almost every fish can be caught with corn. What is the best lure for carp? As above, Sweet corn and bread are two of the best baits to use […]

Monofilament. Mono is a great choice as a carp fishing mainline and you can also use it for catfishing. As long as you choose the right diameter, it’s strong enough to absorb the lunges of even the most powerful of specimens. What Colour line is best for carp fishing? The deep green colour offers excellent […]

For carp (and us), their Red-Green-Blue colour vision is created by a set of cone cells containing opsin, maximally responsive to long wavelengths in the red part of the spectrum; a set sensitive to medium wavelengths in the green part and those sensitive to short wavelengths in the blue part of the spectrum. What attracts […]

Whereas action might come at any time of the day or night in summer, in winter those feeding spells are likely to be just an hour or two each day, and so it’s important to make a note of when any action has occurred, or when you’ve noticed a lift in activity, and to make […]

A koi that stops taking food can be a concerning sign, but it’s not always something you need to worry about. Koi carp, just like many other freshwater fish, do not have static eating patterns throughout the year, and will change their feeding behaviour based on their environment. Do carp stop eating? With carp being […]

Short rigs: 4 to 5” or 10 to 12cms. Medium rigs: 8 to 10” or 20 to 25cms. Long rigs: longer than 10” or 25cms. What is the best line for hook lengths? IN summer, strong, stretchy and clear monofilament lines are best. When the colour drops out of water in winter, try fishing a […]

Just about any fish can be caught by suspending its favorite prey under a bobber. The technique can be used to catch shallow-water species such as crappie as well as bottom-feeding species such as carp. Should you use a bobber to catch carp? With a bobber and with carp, you should set the hook the […]

Carp Fishing Reels differ significantly from other forms of fishing reels. There are key differences in characteristics such as the drag, gear ratio, spool size, line clip, line lay, ball bearings, handles and materials that should all be taken into consideration when choosing the proper reel to fit your situation. How do I know what […]

A more standard rod is a better choice for carp in North America, and I recommend medium to medium-heavy spinning rods of 6 ½ to 7 ½ feet in length. Moderate fast to fast actions are ideal. Most carp anglers elect for spinning reels, as most carp anglers are in Europe where this tackle choice […]

Yes. You can fish with whatever rod you have. But a spinning rod have a range of 100 feet with a small weight, for carp you need 300–400 feet range with 3–5 times heavier weights. Can you use any rod for carp fishing? 2.5 to 3 – Pound Test Curves – These rods are great […]

Stays on the Hook If you’re fishing for carp with corn threaded straight onto your hook, frozen corn will be the better option. The frozen kernels will be quite a bit more durable than canned corn. Can you fish with frozen sweetcorn? You could simply defrost frozen corn before using, however we like to boil […]

Yes, carp do feed and can be caught at night. In certain areas, they feed even more at night than during the day. Carp have a keen sense of taste and have no problem feeding in the dark. I tend to have greater success fishing at night since carp feel safer feeding due to less […]

15lbs to 20lbs. Choose 15lbs to 20lbs line (0.28 – 0.45) for general carp fishing. For many years now, 15lbs has been the accepted norm for carp fishing mainline for the majority of situations. Fishing 15lbs line straight through at 100 yards is commonplace. Is 10lb line good for carp? A monofilament mainline around 10-15lb […]

Fact one: carp don’t like line, whether they can see it or not. Watch them swimming down the edge in front of your rods and if they see your line sometimes they speed up and whiz past it, or other times they will actually turn around and go back. What colors do carp see? Their […]

The more fish that you play on braid the more you will get used to it. Another benefit is when fishing weedy waters. Due to the nature of the braid, it will actually cut through weed roots more so than a smooth monofilament. This helps no end when trying to extract carp out of the […]

‘Fish can remember prey types for months. They can learn to avoid predators after being attacked once and they retain this memory for several months. ‘And carp that have been caught by fishers avoid hooks for at least a year. How long is a carp memory? The myth that fish have short memories has been […]