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Compare carp fishing rods.
Buy the right type of carp fishing rods. The three basic types of carp fishing rods are the all-through-action, medium tip action and fast taper tip action. The rod you choose for carp fishing depends on the distance being fished. All-through action is best for short distances when carp fishing. For a little more distance, a medium action rod is a good choice because it has more power toward the handle. For very long distance casts, the fast tip action rod is recommended. Any carp fishing rod will also have a test curve that's calibrated to the weight of the fish. - 2). Buy good carp fishing reels. Some good carp fishing reels are the bait runner type reels. When carp fishing, this allows the carp to take off with the bait, without pulling your fishing gear into the water, if you're holding another rod. A bait runner mechanism allows the line to be pulled from the reel with very little tension but it can be easily disengaged at the angler's discretion. If you decide that you don't want to use a carp fishing reel, then you should make sure you're using durable line and that you properly adjust the drag feature on the reel. If the drag is set too tight, the line will break.
- 3). Choose the right fishing line when you buy your carp fishing tackle. Multiply the test curve of your carp fishing rod by 5 to determine the line weight. This means that a rod with a 3-pound test curve requires a 15-pound test line. This formula applies to monofilament line only, and not to the newer braided type line. Braided line is extremely durable for carp fishing, but the problem is that it's more noticeable by fish. Low visibility line is best to use for both braided line and monofilament.
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Buy good hooks for carp fishing.
Buy plenty of hooks for your carp fishing tackle. Either barbed or barbless hooks can be used for carp fishing. The best sizes range from 4-12 for carp fishing hooks. Treble hooks are also good to use, because they have a better chance of hooking the carp, due to the extremely sharp ends. You might want to check your local fishing rules, before selecting hooks for your carp fishing tackle. Some areas might have specials regulations for carp fishing gear. - 5). Choose your sinkers for your carp fishing tackle. When carp fishing, it's best to get your carp bait right on the bottom, so you should choose sinkers that are heavy enough to sink right to the bottom. This is important it you plan on going carp fishing in rivers or water with any current. If you're sinker's too light in weight, the carp bait will nearly be floating on the top of the water. Carp feed on the bottom a lot, so it's best to try and keep carp bait on the bottom or near it. Egg sinkers are ideal for carp fishing, because the extra weight allows a longer cast.
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Choose your carp bait.
Choose the right carp bait. There are so many different things that can be used for carp bait. You can even go online and find recipes to make your own carp bait. Some fisherman like to bake their own carp bait dough balls, while others use worms or cheese. It's best to use certain foods that have a strong odor in the water, because it easily attracts carp. Sometimes corn works really well for carp fishing, as well as cheese. You can even fill up a chum bag with carp bait and toss it into the water to attract the carp. There's also packaged carp bait at the store, but fresh carp bait seems to work better.
For the best carp bait and recipes, use the recommended site in the resources section below. If you're serious about fishing, you can get effective carp bait for your next day of fishing. - 7). Consider using a fishing bell for carp fishing. A fishing bell is placed on the end of your carp fishing rod, so you can manage more than one fishing pole at the same time. When the bell rings, remove the bell and set the hook. Fishing bells work good if you're carp fishing from shore in a lake without any current. Using a bell for carp fishing in a moving river or from a boat, does not work well.
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