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Carp Tackle Considerations
Fishing tackle for carp comes with many different rods and baits customized to different styles and levels of sport. Societies like the American Carp Society have increased the publicity and education of the sport of carp fishing and more and more people are getting hooked on the idea of carp fishing.
When setting out on a carp fishing expedition scoping out the water to understand the behavior of the carp is preferable. Choose your rod, your rigs, and your bait. At the heart of carp tackle is the rig used, which essentially determines how the bait is presented to the carp. Which rig to use is determined by water conditions or the behavior of the fish?
If the water is heavily silted a helicopter rig might be a good option. If carp are feeding in the upper layers of the water then a zig rig might be preferable. The bread and butter of carp rigs are called the hair rig. Many anglers like this setup as it results in higher hook percentages and results in lower lip hooks.
The third consideration is the bait. Many artificial types of bait are commercially available and are often used in conjunction with natural or raw particle baits. If using raw particle baits, such as wild bird seed, hemp, garbanzo or other beans be sure to soak the bait for 24-36 hours and boil for at least 30 minutes to prevent harm to the fish.
Studying carp fishing can be quite an undertaking but well worth the effort as tournament can offer huge prize money. Even fishing for sport is a challenge as carp are known as being the toughest of the fresh water fighters. Understanding fishing tackle for carp is the first step in diving into the growing sport of carp fishing in the United States.
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