The basics of carp fishing are basic, indeed. That 4- or 5-weight trout rod will suffice, although you might go a bit heavier if you're fishing in weeds or brush. Use 3x or 4x tippet, although 2x will ...

I didn't grow up carp fishing - not in the traditional sense, anyway. Back in high school, living along the upper James River in Virginia, I was broke but restless, and every summer night seemed to ...

In the United States, carp are mostly considered “trash fish.” These non-native bottom feeders were introduced to our country centuries ago and have adapted and thrived so well that they exist in ...

Carp are an afterthought to many anglers, but their massive size and elusive behavior make them a fun species to target with rod and reel. Jordan Rodriguez Many local fisheries are loaded with carp, ...

Learn the best baits, rigs, and hotspots to catch one of the hardest-fighting fish in a lake or river near you. They wouldn’t be among the prettiest fish. In fact, some folks would say common carp are ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Pick a fish, any fish. Everyone has a favorite, just maybe not the one you might think. Rainbow trout? A beauty for certain. Smallmouth bass? Arguably the ...

Saginaw, Mich. - Rich Sowders used to fish almost exclusively for walleye and steelhead. Then he started selling some European carp fishing tackle in his Little Dipper Bait and Tackle shop in Flat ...