Fishing Frenzy

As you probably know, if you have done any carp fishing, carp fishing can be great sport but, on the other hand, it can drive you nuts. 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. So let's look at some proven techniques that will enable you to improve your outcome the next time you go carp fishing.

You must not ignore your hook if you want to have a successful catch. One of the most important things you have to do - regardless of what you are fishing for - is to keep your hooks sharp.

If your hooks are not sharp, you might as well stay home because they won't do you any good. Check them before you go out fishing. There are two types of hooks you can use, barbed and barbless. Barbless hooks are the ones that experienced carp fishers use the most. Actually, you will find that some regions only allow you to use barbless hooks. Since much carp fishing is of the catch and release variety, there's less chance of doing damage to the fish with a barbless hook. Carp can be suspicious by nature and, it has been noticed that they are more prone to shy away from a barbed hook, even though they have less chance of getting off your hook when it's barbed.

North America isn't the native habitat of carp. Nevertheless, you can now fish for many varieties of carp in both Canada and the United States. 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. Although carp like to live in lakes and ponds with warmer waters, they adapt easily to other environments, even if the water is of low 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.

Many different elements come into play when you carp fish and how much attention you pay to them will determine your success. Find a good location teeming with carp, make sure you carry with you different types of the bait they like because they can be finicky, and use fishing gear that is strong enough to handle a large carp if you should hook one. As you gain experience, you'll find that catching carp isn't as difficult as it seems at first.