How do i catch a huge carp?

12 Responses to “How do i catch a huge carp?”

1. Comment by mrchuckles1

   Buy a can of corn. It works great for carp

2. Comment by Ken K

   Take a can of corn and throw some in. Then bait a treble hook with the corn and cast it out to where you threw some in. They love it and they put up a great fight. Use strong line because they will snap weak line.

3. Comment by Tim

   Carp eat moss and plants. The only way to catch them is to get in the water with a net. They won’t be attracted to anything you could put at the end of a hook.

4. Comment by Spider

   I like to use a homemade spear in shallow waters.

5. Comment by Brandon

   I caught about a 40 pound carp on bread a few days ago, Try bread , worms, or corn.

   As far as tackle I like a size 1 hook and as light of a sinker as possible or no sinker if you can cast ok. Any type heavy action 6 to 7 foot rod works and 20 pound test line is sufficent .And a reel with a good drag set lightly I recommend a net to get them at the bank because they are hard to pull up on the bank or get by hand

   If those baits I mentioned dont work I have a few recipies for a dough bait that will work but try them first.

   Good Fishing

6. Comment by dmase722

   Find out first if they are grass carp or the common carp. Common carp can be caught on a lot of different baits,worms minnows,corn, dough balls, bread etc. Any rod and reel will do. Some carp that are fished for a lot will become wary so if they are go to a lighter line.
   Grass carp are just that, they feed on aquatic veggies and get HUGE. they are usually stocked in ponds to help keep the weeds down. They do not readily take a hook and line.

7. Comment by Jim M

   Just put a mid sized hook and a spit shot sinker on the line. For bait use night crawlers, any rod that is rated for at least 12lb test line will work.
   They are super easy to catch and will gobble those night crawlers up as fast as you can fish.

8. Comment by ganbrightar1

   Wait for them to suck then throw a few small peices of bread or corn on top of water. Then bait hook with a peice of bread or corn with no weight and throw and wait. When they take bait count to three and set hook. Make sure drag is set to have the most fun. If it is a small pond the lighter the tackle the better just don’t use an eltralight that is used for small bait or pan fish. Use a Zebco 202 or a 33 unless you plan on fishing alot. They cost under 10.00$ and a medium action rod.

9. Comment by glenn1970@sbcglobal.net

   get you a can of corn and drain water out of it and add maple syrup in can ,let sit in sun for a few hrs .throw a little of the syrup and corn in water near where you will be fishing at . then bait hook and you will catch the fish …make sure you have strong line tho they will break the line and be prepared for a fight with them big carp

10. Comment by dee s

    There is special carp fishing equipment and bait. However, if you are just going to be an occasional carp angler, I’d just stick with what you’ve got, but beef up your line and hooks.

    Now, we almost landed a 10-15 pound carp last week while fishing in a bullhead derby on the St. Lawrence River. We were fishing at night using worms. We had him to shore, but the line snapped when we tried to haul him up. (you don’t need heavy line for bullhead, or a net, so we were unprepared!) They are skittish, too. You need to tire him out before you net him, so let him have some line and don’t rush–enjoy the fight! They are awesome to get on your line!

    I had the pleasure of fishing with a world-class carp angler a couple of years ago here on the St. Lawrence, and it was probably one of the best times I’ve ever had fishing–despite a low number landed and a severe case of poison oak =). We had all of the fancy-schmancy rods and reels and bait, but I have heard of people just using smelly chicken livers and having lots of luck. Try fishing at night with a lantern–the light should draw them in. You can try “pre-baiting” during the day, by throwing some corn or dogfood just out past the area where you’ll be fishing. (Some carp anglers “have fun” by shooting out their pre-bait with a sling shot! Makes it more interesting while you’re waiting for a bite.=)

    It may take a few times before you find something the carp like to nibble on, but whatever bait you end up having luck with, remember:

    Tire them out.
    Do not leave home without a net!

    The net not only makes it easier to land the carp, but protects it from getting beat up, rather than be dragged up on shore. They can get cut up and get sores, etc that can make them die–then you won’t have carp in your pond anymore. Carp anglers generally use a special mat to put their carp on while they take the hook out–I suppose an old towel would suffice.

    Hope this helps. Happy fishing!

11. Comment by John S

    Google “dough Bait” also the other guys are right, I put on a piece of corn – uncooked! Those things will eat anything – popcorn also – cooked.

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