Carp fishing is a very popular form of angling as the lure of big catch in coarse water condition is too hard to ignore. If you’re a beginner, the rush of catching carps on your first day in the water is exhilarating and often an unforgettable moment. Getting to that first catch is often a long road ahead but as long as you cover the basics on carp fishing, you can increase your chances of getting that first catch fast.
The Right Equipment
Anglers always take their time in selecting their equipment for carp fishing. There are two types of carp fishing rods: the light stalking rod used by anglers who transfers from one place to another or the longer and heavier stationary rod which is stiffer and often used for long range casting. For beginners, it’s highly recommended to select a “hybrid” fishing pole which can be used for fishing one area or can be used for stalking. The best carp reel for beginners is the baitrunner which allows carps to pull the line without affecting the rod. This type of reel is also a decent form of reel for long range casting. The most popular baits for carps are the boilies which are available in any fishing shop. Additional accessories are your lines, nets and bite indicators.
The Right Place
Choosing the right area for fishing is the challenging part of carp fishing. Anglers consider the wind condition, other species available in the area, temperature and even the number of anglers who come to the same fishing area.
But to keep things simple, here are two tips that can get you started: First, look for bass or ask around for the best bass fishing area. Carp and bass have the same habitat and they are usually clear on top and muddy at the bottom. In shallow waters, you can easily see carps as they scour the floor for food. The second tip is to scout the area two days before your actual fishing. This will give you a good idea on where and when to fish.
The Right Technique
As already indicated, there are two types of carp fishing – stalking or stationary. Stalking is very useful when you have accessible shallow waters where you can follow carps while stationary fishing is very ideal when you can’t access these places or you only fish in a very small area. You can try both of these techniques in one day, because of your rod but you have to know when to adjust so that you increase your chances of catching your first carp. As much as possible, seek assistance form experienced carp anglers so that they can show some of their techniques on how to properly lure carps in a specific water condition.