Carp Fishing Tips

                                                                                 Carp Fishing Tips

From the shores of Lake Erie through Columbus and down to the Ohio River, common carp are in a majority of Ohio’s waters.
Originally found in China and Europe, carp were stocked nationwide in the 1900s; thus, they are considered to be an exotic
species. However, despite numerous attempts to eliminate them, carp have survived due to their tolerance for a variety of
environmental conditions. Despite their appearance, size and shape, these large fish are related to the minnows in your
bait bucket and are, in fact, the world’s largest minnow.

TiPs

There are two simple tips to remember when fishing for carp:

First, carp are easily spooked, so take care not to cause too many disruptions while fishing.
Also, carp “hit” by taking the bait and swimming away quickly. To make sure you hook the fish
without losing your rod, try keeping the bail of your reel open or in “free spool”. This will
let the carp run with your bait and not feel any drag resistance so you can get a good hookset.