The first step in carp fishing is using the correct hook. This may seem like a simple task that requires no thought, but in fact there are many variables in fishing hooks. Choosing the right hook for ...

In the United States, carp are mostly considered “trash fish.” These non-native bottom feeders were introduced to our country centuries ago and have adapted and thrived so well that they exist in ...

This story was published in the April 2008 issue. CARP FISHING is like soccer. The rest of the world is stark-raving mad about the sport “football” to the other 6.3 billion people on the planet), and ...

When fishing during the cooler months, carp are usually content to settle in a comfortable spot as their feeding habits changing drastically. As a carp's body temperature drops, their ability to ...

How do you feel about common carp? No doubt, they have their zealots in the U.S., some of whom chase them with fly rods, while others use bite alarms, boilies, and specialty rigs adopted from the ...

As an experienced angler and digital editor at Angling Times, I've spent countless hours on the bank fishing for carp. One of the most crucial decisions you'll make is selecting the right rod, as the ...