Sunday, August 28, 2011

Carp Fishing - Basic Equipment Needed

By Mark Walters


There is a long standing opinion held by many sports fishermen that carp are not worth a dime. They operate under the assumption that carp simply eat everything in their path, ruin the habitats of other fish, and aren't worthy of the time it takes to clean and eat them. Recently, however, this attitude is maintained with less frequency, and more fishermen in the United States are looking specifically for carp. In Europe, carp fishing has long been a favorite pastime, and they do not need to be told the value of the fish. Wherever you are located, when you decide to take up this particular type of angling, there is certain equipment needed to go carp fishing.

Fishing requires patience, so you will want a comfortable setting from which to enjoy your carp fishing. A bivvy provides a nice place to relax while towing your line. Bivvies resemble tents, and are somewhat pricey, so be sure to determine the right one for you before you lay down your money. Also, ensure that the bivvy's doors tie securely in the back, because the wind will cause them to continually flap in the breeze otherwise. A bivvy is your outdoor home while carp fishing, so be sure to buy one large enough to handle a bed, chairs, and all of your fishing equipment.

When going carp fishing, it is important to utilize the correct rod for the job. There are specific models that cater to this kind of angling, and the best way to begin your search for the proper one is to consider the test curve of prospective rods. The test curve is an indication of how much applied force causes a rod to bend up to and beyond 90 degrees. The 2.5 lb. test curve is most often sought by fishermen because this rating is able to adequately wrangle fish that are on par with the typical size of a carp.

The reels you will most often find attached to rods used for carp fishing are either fixed spool one clutch or baitrunner two clutch. Baitrunner two clutch reels have surpassed the fixed spool one clutches in popularity because the line less frequently breaks when the fish make a forceful bite and run on the bait. Regarding this bait, chick peas seem to be quite effective in attracting carp, as has caramel corn and cold cuts. With the use of this bait and a silicon lure, you will be in the game.

As more people have taken up carp fishing, techniques have been improved and tested, leaving us with better methods for catching the fish. The equipment needed to do so efficiently has been proven over time, and veterans and novices alike are pleased with the outcome. Follow these sportsmen's advice, and you will likely see pleasing effects for yourself.




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