Saturday, May 30, 2009

Carp Fishing Quick Guides for Beginners

By Don Myatt

Today, carp fishing is one of the favorite pastimes among people of all ages. If you are interested in carp fishing, you need to gear yourself with at least some basic knowledge about this fun activity.

Engaging in carp fishing means you need to have a good grasp of carp fishing techniques, locations, food, tips, equipment, and much more. However, these cannot be available in an instant if you have access to only one source of information. If you want to enjoy this fun activity to the fullest, here are some carp fishing quick guides that will equip you with essential information on carp fishing. This article allows you to learn more about carp fishing.

Firstly, it is important to begin fishing in areas which are known for a good stock of carp. If possible, start in lakes where there are carp that weigh up to 3.6kg. Why is this important? Since you are just beginning, fishing in waters where carp are known to swim will allow you to observe the carps? behavior. You will also have a better chance of catching some fish on your first try which will be great for your self-confidence and help to maintain your interest.

Second, skills in locating carps are needed as well. When you are at the fishing grounds, you should take a walk around the waters to locate globule formations, smudged water areas (indicating that they are feeding), tell-tail indicators, topping, playing, and other movements. Also, you have to place baits in areas where they are hiding. During day time, carp will usually patrol lily beds, weed beds, and the cover of islands.

You will also have some decisions to make before you cast a line. The questions that you must consider are: are you going to fish in the margins or at long range? How big large are the carp you want to fish? How is the water condition? You might get some of these questions answered by seasoned carp anglers, but while they might be able to give you some tips on carp fishing in general, you really need somebody that knows the particular waters you are fishing. However, here are some general tips that may make your carp fishing trip a more fulfilling one.

For long range work, it is best to use a rod with a fast taper and tip action. A test curve that has a weight of 1.1kg is appropriate for carps that weigh over 57g. For the lighter ones, it is appropriate to utilize a 0.9kg test curve. Fishing in the margins requires rods with test curve that weighs 0.8kg. A sturdy reel with a spool that runs up to 140m long is required as well when carp fishing.

It is also important to consider the bait. Some of the most commonly used baits for carp fishing are maggots and caster, sweet corn, trout pellets and trout pellet paste, luncheon meat and sausage meat, hemp, bread, dog and cat biscuits, and boilies. You must never be afraid to experiment with different baits. By trying out different baits, you will know which baits are most effective in different fishing environments. Once you are more experienced you will be able to make your own boilies.

For beginners, it is important to know that soft hook lengths are more effective for carp fishing. There are different types of bait that you can use for different hook lengths. However, it is always safer to use soft ones. Then again, soft hook lengths are prone to tangles, so it is better use an anti-tangle gel or anti-tangle rig to make fishing easier. It is recommended that you use bite indicators as well. You can use monkey climbers, bobbins and swingers. These bite indicators will give you a signal when a carp escapes. They are effective when you are night fishing because they come with beaming isotopes that allow them to be seen in the dark.

Carp fishing is truly an exciting activity that you will surely find enjoyable, but a more exciting carp fishing experience awaits you if you follow the carp fishing quick guides. You can start fishing for carp with the knowledge that you have gained here. However, you will also need to conduct your own research to learn more advanced techniques and skills, as this article only provides you with the basic knowledge you need to know about carp fishing. - 16887

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