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    Asian Fishing Gear & Techniques ~ Your Go-To Guide And Discussion

    in Ontario

    Posted · Edited by Ugly Pete

    Okay, here is a bit more detail.

    The no-knot knot is widely used in carp fishing to make hair rigs, just google image search "no-knot knot carp" and you'll get plenty of diagrams. The only difference is I don't bother with forming the hair and just trim off the tag end.

    Here is a pic of the leads, you just unwind them and trim off small amounts at a time untill you get the desired result. You can find them by searching for "Cylinder Lead fishing" on ebay.

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    I use this type of float seat to attach, and two float stops to position my float.

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    (Both these pics are highly magniied)

    The floats are pretty bouyant and I wouldn't say the require less weight. I just find the asian way to be more elegant and I hate handling tiny shot.

    Asian Fishing Gear & Techniques ~ Your Go-To Guide And Discussion

    in Ontario

    Posted

    Hey carpmaniac47

    I'll try to answer your questions but keep in mind I'm just a guy who's watched a lot of asian fishing vids and spent a lot of time trying to decipher google-translate results. :lol:

    Like you, the simplicity of this type of this type fishing is what really appeals to me.

    I use a 12 or 15lb main line and a 10lb Stren XL hook length. With the koi pole I have, I could probably use a stronger leader but I'm cautious. I settled on the 10lb through incrementally raising the strength untill I stopped getting break-offs.

    I use a Korean or Chinese style float and trim the weight (The type that uses a lead strip wrapped around a tube) untill the float sinks to the base of the antenna, then my bait will sink the float. I then adjust the depth untill about 1/3 of the antenna is showing with the bait on the bottom. I use a #6 Kamasan b175 hook tied on with a no-knot knot with the bait directly on the hook. This results in a very aggressive angle for good hooking.

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    This is a Korean style float.

    As to which type is better for common carp, "koi" or "hera" I just go by the names. :lol:

    Hope that help

    Asian Fishing Gear & Techniques ~ Your Go-To Guide And Discussion

    in Ontario

    Posted

    Ugly Pete- yeah that's the site www.allfishingbuy.com. Sorry for typo.

    There are so many poles/whips listed. I cannot tell which one I'd like (assuming I wanted to upgrade). What is a "KOI" whip like? So far I am looking at the "Hera" whips. I don't think I want to spend a huge sum of money for the very top of line whips. I might go up to 200 however. I like them for the type of fishing I seem to do these days small ponds & canals and short sessions .

    So this supplier is legit?

    I've ordered from them several times without any problems. They usually ship pretty quick.

    I agree, it's pretty hard to pick from so many. They no longer carry the particular hera whip I bought from them a few years back but it's still going strong. I really love it for bullheads this time of year and it easily handles the odd bass or baby pike that comes along.

    The koi poles are made specifically for carp so they are a little beefier. I got the cheaper of the two Daiwa models and it is very nice quality.

    Asian Fishing Gear & Techniques ~ Your Go-To Guide And Discussion

    in Ontario

    Posted

    I suppose you mean http://www.allfishingbuy.com ?

    I have bought one of the Daiwa Hagakure Chouko koi poles and a hera rod as well as some other items from allfishingbuy.com and never had any problems. If you scroll down on their float page they do sell the more expensive floats seperately but I'm sure you can find them cheaper on ebay.

    I've caught carp up to around 14lbs on the Hagakure Chouko so far and it handled it no problem. I just wish they sold the 4.5 metre version, it would be easier to use at my usual spot.

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    Redhill was red hot

    in Ontario

    Posted

    When will people learn fish safety and care ??? This is nonsense seriously !!! People call them selfs "carp anglers" what kind of angler are you if you cant provide some basic fish care... Really getting upset at seeing all these posts with fish laying on the grass, gravel or whatever !!! Shame on you !!!

    Lighten up Francis, it looks like a fish-friendly net and soft grass to me.

    Big Rudd

    in Other Species Stories

    Posted

    Congrats, Lorne. That's a beautiful specimen you've caught.

    They're attractive and scrappy fish. I caught a good number at Valley Inn and have also caught them down in Dundas so you might want to try those spots if you're on the hunt for more rudd. I've mostly caught them on paste myself.

    What's the MNR's position on rudd?

    I remember seeing them on an "invasive species" poster at Walmart.

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