Backbone: The power in the rod’s mid-to-butt section, vital for turning carp away from snags. Surface Fishing: Targeting carp feeding on the top of the water using floating baits. Freelining ...

while Jon caught several bullheads on his rods (when bait fishing for carp, it’s helpful to double your odds by using a two-pole permit). My heavier rod went untouched. For our next outing ...

Carp fishing is a waiting game. Generally you pitch out a bait, prop up the rod and wait for a bite. Use a sliding sinker rig fished below a swivel. This setup keeps your bait on the bottom ...

Consistently catching big carp like this one takes real skill. American Carp Society Having spent years targeting carp using all ... if you’re fishing a spread of multiple rods, the experts ...

Don't dismiss carp. If you do you are missing out on a fly fishing opportunity to sight cast to a fish that will test your skills, and once hooked, will put up a fight like a heavyweight boxer.

With his newfound respect, Atkins joined a growing circle of fly fishers who have discovered the allure of hooking a carp. Fly fishers–who use ... carp fishing is catching on among fly rod ...

Every time the wiry, crew-cut angler tried to explain his carp fishing techniques, a bell rang. Bells were attached near the tips of his two rods cast ... see what he was using for bait.