If you're gonna take on some of the monster carp like we catch in Kentucky, you need to know some carp fishing bait secrets. Many people fish for carp solely for the fight they put up. A lot of people won't eat them, but then there are those who will. There's an orange line that runs down either side of the meat on a carp, called a 'mud line'. If you cut that out, you can eat a carp just as easy as you can a catfish.
As far as bait goes, there are three main baits that we small town anglers have proven year after year to catch the big carp. In a small town like mine, we had nothing much else to do for entertainment but fish, so it's just part of our lifestyle. We soon learned what types of bait were best for whatever type of fish we were after on that particular day.
The first one of these, is commonly known around here as a 'dough ball'. We make these by submerging a cake of Shredded Wheat cereal in water, and then molding and shaping it in our hands until we have a round or oblong ball. Then we sink the hook into the center until it's totally covered, and cast it out as far as we can throw it. You may have to water it down a couple of times to get it to the right texture. You want it to hold its shape. If you happen to be chewing tobacco, spit some on your dough ball.
Here's another carp fishing bait secret. Most all fish bite well on worms. But as any sharp country boy can tell you, not all worms are made equal. From red-worms, stripers, wigglers, and night crawlers, there's a lot to choose from. But one bait that people may overlook, that really slays the carp, are green-worms. You find these off the banks of the river. If you can find muddy places where the ground is sorta cracked into blocks, it's a good place to find these worms. They're a dull shade of green, and the carp totally love them.
For many years carp fishing was a favorite activity around my hometown. It's really a thrill to hook one of these big fighters and land him on the bank. The average size we usually catch are from six up to twenty pounds, but there have been some thirty pounders caught now and then. They grow to be very big and give you a fight that you won't soon forget. I have a lot of good memories from carp fishing that I wouldn't trade for anything.
The third bait that slays the big carp, is also used as a good bluegill bait. It can be found in any grocery store. It's simply a can of sweet corn. Yes, sweet corn is as good a bait for big carp as anything going. You just load up the hook, one kernel at a time until you've got it covered, and then cast it out and sit back and wait. Carp love corn, and you shouldn't have to wait long before you get a bite.
You now have the advantage of using proven and tested carp fishing bait to get ahead of your fishing buddies. Sneak some of these into your tackle box and use them when nobody's looking. They'll soon come sniffing around to see what you're using to bring in the big carp. But you don't have to tell them
As far as bait goes, there are three main baits that we small town anglers have proven year after year to catch the big carp. In a small town like mine, we had nothing much else to do for entertainment but fish, so it's just part of our lifestyle. We soon learned what types of bait were best for whatever type of fish we were after on that particular day.
The first one of these, is commonly known around here as a 'dough ball'. We make these by submerging a cake of Shredded Wheat cereal in water, and then molding and shaping it in our hands until we have a round or oblong ball. Then we sink the hook into the center until it's totally covered, and cast it out as far as we can throw it. You may have to water it down a couple of times to get it to the right texture. You want it to hold its shape. If you happen to be chewing tobacco, spit some on your dough ball.
Here's another carp fishing bait secret. Most all fish bite well on worms. But as any sharp country boy can tell you, not all worms are made equal. From red-worms, stripers, wigglers, and night crawlers, there's a lot to choose from. But one bait that people may overlook, that really slays the carp, are green-worms. You find these off the banks of the river. If you can find muddy places where the ground is sorta cracked into blocks, it's a good place to find these worms. They're a dull shade of green, and the carp totally love them.
For many years carp fishing was a favorite activity around my hometown. It's really a thrill to hook one of these big fighters and land him on the bank. The average size we usually catch are from six up to twenty pounds, but there have been some thirty pounders caught now and then. They grow to be very big and give you a fight that you won't soon forget. I have a lot of good memories from carp fishing that I wouldn't trade for anything.
The third bait that slays the big carp, is also used as a good bluegill bait. It can be found in any grocery store. It's simply a can of sweet corn. Yes, sweet corn is as good a bait for big carp as anything going. You just load up the hook, one kernel at a time until you've got it covered, and then cast it out and sit back and wait. Carp love corn, and you shouldn't have to wait long before you get a bite.
You now have the advantage of using proven and tested carp fishing bait to get ahead of your fishing buddies. Sneak some of these into your tackle box and use them when nobody's looking. They'll soon come sniffing around to see what you're using to bring in the big carp. But you don't have to tell them
About the Author:
Peter Hooper is the owner of Snags Fishing Tackle and has in depth ties into companies and makers of carp fishing bait
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