Fishing Frenzy

This carp fishing for beginners guide is designed to offer some simple tips and tricks for an aspiring fisherman. Many people might consider carp to be just a giant, less attractive goldfish, but in truth, these fish can be more than a challenge for a new fisherman, and an experienced one who might be used to a different game.

The most important thing to consider is, naturally, the bait. Most experienced anglers will make their own, and with fish, that is pretty easy. These fish will eat inexpensive bait such as feed pellets, corn, chick peas or bread, so making your own bait is just a matter of smashing it into a right consistency so it will stick to the hook.

What some people might not know is that fish are notorious for being very picky about their food. They almost always taste it first, spit it out, and then taste again a few more times before finally committing to a bite. This can be a bit frustrating for a new fisherman as they might feel a tug many a time but never a true bite.

It is very important to avoid transferring any human scent onto the bait when it is being made, so gloves are a must, especially for smokers. It is also important to avoid using any glues or chemicals, as the fish won't like the taste and won't bite.

Dropping in a hook with bait on it will scatter and frighten fish, so the proper way of doing it is to cast into the distance beyond the area where the fish are feeding, and then slowly and carefully reel the hook closer.

If you just throw the bait in, the fish will scatter, so a proper technique is key, which means casting the line far behind the fish and then slowly drawing it in.

The rod and reel need to be sturdy and heavy duty, and able to handle at least fifty pounds of resistance. This carp fishing for beginners article was made to introduce this type of game and to share a few simple tricks in catching it.