Carp fishing in a local pond?
I’m going to a fishing clinic on Saturday and last time we were there there was carp jumping out of the water a lot.The fishing expert there left a pole out to sit to see if he could catch a carp.Well after a while one took the bait but broke the line.I’d like to try catching one but I have 8lb line on my rod and have never tried for carp.Should I even bother trying or will they just break my line or rod?
Carp are strong, heavy fish but you should be able to pull them in with 8 pound line if you are careful. Set the drag light enough to give out line before it breaks. Also be sure that your line isn’t already weakened (usually from damage) near the hook and/or weight. If it is, just cut off the first couple feet or so and reattach the hook (or use a wire leader). Play the fish when its on the line. Hold the rod upright so the fish has to fight the rod (by bending it) as well as the drag from the reel. I always found that carp are the best fighters (which is fun) and also quite tasty. Did you know that in europe and australia, the carp is considered a prize? Where I am from (Iowa in the USA) they are considered a rough fish and not very good. I beg to differ and I often fish for them. Good luck.
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if you set the drag correctly and play a big carp right yes you can land a 40lb carp on 8lb test, just don’t try to horse it in
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Carp are strong, heavy fish but you should be able to pull them in with 8 pound line if you are careful. Set the drag light enough to give out line before it breaks. Also be sure that your line isn’t already weakened (usually from damage) near the hook and/or weight. If it is, just cut off the first couple feet or so and reattach the hook (or use a wire leader). Play the fish when its on the line. Hold the rod upright so the fish has to fight the rod (by bending it) as well as the drag from the reel. I always found that carp are the best fighters (which is fun) and also quite tasty. Did you know that in europe and australia, the carp is considered a prize? Where I am from (Iowa in the USA) they are considered a rough fish and not very good. I beg to differ and I often fish for them. Good luck.
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many years experience fishing for carp in the Mississippi River.
using the right bait and knowing how to play with your drag you can catch some very big fish if you have the patience to mess with your drag.
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Hi, try 17lbs. line on a bait caster, make sure you have your drag set, they are fun to catch!!
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8lb line is perfect for carp
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