[Grass Carp vs. Asian Carp?]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grass_carp

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_carp

The links will give some details on the taxonomy and relationship of the two. Asian Carp is a catch-all name for black carp, silver carp, bighead carp and grass carp.

[Grass Carp vs. Asian Carp?]

Hmmm. Saw a video where the guy Asian carp jump. Only the silver carp jump at boat noise. Turned off the video. Black carp, silver carp, bighead carp and grass carp are the four designated as Asian carp. Wrote a news item for a TV station on this and other invasives.

[New wild water fishermen in western NC!]

Looking at the NC map, Moss Lake is just east of Shelby. You also have the Catawba River and Lake Wylie east of Gastonia. Lake Norman is north of Charlotte. Just about any river, lake or stream should have carp. They are one of the most widespread species in the US. Good luck. Something like a DeLorme atlas of NC will have much more detail for fishable waters. The only drawback would be access to the water. We have miles of bank area in the Tennessee Valley but access leaves a lot to be desired. Good luck and tight lines!

[Came Out of Carping Retirement.]

Good luck!

[Came Out of Carping Retirement.]

Welcome back. Nice capture and with a fat tummy! Now for a new PB?

 

[A type of Carp?]

I recall tying flies to be sent to troops in Iraq who were fishing Hussein's private lakes. Many troops requested fly fishing tackle for the off days.

[South Carolina Introductions]

Welcome! Enjoy the best of three worlds- trout fishing in the mountains, carp fishing in the many lakes in SC and great seafood and saltwater fishing in the Atlantic Ocean. Used to live in NC and travel both Carolinas. Miss the fresh seafood!

[Hi, Mike from Waltham has returned to Carp Fishing!]

Welcome back into carp fishing. I think you will find that the USA offers many opportunities for fishing.

[Are Boilies Overrated]

On 3/28/2017 at 10:28 PM, Mr. CEO said:

This is all great info, but what I don't understand is if carp have to get used to eating boilies than why does corn catch so easily on fish who have never even seen it?

Reviewing this for the info. Odd but why do trout bite sweet corn? Only time that would happen if corn or worms would be washed in by heavy rain and runoff.

[Places to carp fish in Michigan]

Looked at Ye Olde atlas to pinpoint where you live. Fly fishing guru, Dave Whitlock, used to take a couple of weeks each summer and fish for carp in the Unknown Great Lake, Lake St. Clair. He would sight fish like one would fish for bonefish on the tropical flats. So... give the lake a try. Should be others in your area that fish for carp. BTW, welcome!

[North Alabama Carp Fishing Spots]

Or let them reel one in when the rod tip dances or the alarm screams.

[North Alabama Carp Fishing Spots]

I think that you will find that very, very few people deliberately fish for carp. In the past, the only carp caught was by people fishing for something else, mainly catfish. If there are catfish and bluegill, you should find carp. We find this at my local venue all the time. Put out some bait, if legal, and fish. Start a trend and catch carp!

[North Alabama Carp Fishing Spots]

Tennessee River. Just look for open bank space. Check local regulations as to overnight fishing, etc. Good luck.

[NEW CARP PLACES TO FISH]

Can't answer all your questions but fly fishing guru, Dave Whitlock, used to spend a couple of weeks each summer on Lake St. Clair. He would sight fish carp like fishing for bonefish on the flats. That shows there are carp there as a start. Good luck.

[Casting help]

What is the pack bait recipe, for starters?

[August 2020 - Post Your Photos Here!]

Hope this is the right place. This is my first official carp. Thanks to Willem for the invitation and answering many questions.

1. Android phone.

2. 10/11/2012

3. Kingston, Tennessee, Clinch River.

4. John L. Torchick

[clarification on blackstone trout waters]

Call the fish & game agency?

[Line Shortage?]

I have molds for no-roll sinkers, 1, 2, 3 oz., from Barlow's Tackle. I pick up lead bullets at my gun club. Wheel weights are good but take a bit of cleaning and fluxing.

https://barlowstackle.com/do-it-molds-and-lead-molding-supplies/do-it-sinker-molds/?sort=featured&page=2

[Advanced Photography]

I have a Canon SX530 HD that I use for submitting photos to publications. Doesn't have raw but publications I work with will accept jpeg or RAW. A friend who is a photographer and editor say editors will tweak the photos to their liking. He said not to bother with PS. He recommended an upgrade that has two lenses that give more flexibility, especially with telephoto shots at 300 mm. Can't remember the model. I bought a book at Books-A-Million, Digital Photography for Dummies. I have read it twice and still review parts on depth of field, etc. Highly recommend it!

[Hook Pulls]

Regrettably, Tennessee recognizes records for rod & reel and other methods as BFing, net, gigging, etc. They are two separate categories. Go to www.tnwildlife.org then to fishing for the complete fishing records which are at the back of the regulations.

[Hook Pulls]

Tyler0420, thanks.  State record on rod & reel is 62-7; sadly the bowfishing "record" is 68-8.?

I was a surprise when I netted it. My venue has a decent population of carp and buffs. Even managed to land two mirrors!

 

[Hook Pulls]

There it is- 26 lb. 9 oz. Caught lots more since then but nowhere near that size.

[Hook Pulls]

Are the fish hitting light? I'm thinking it might be buffs mouthing the bait and dropping it.

FB members, let's help solve this dilemma.

[Hook Pulls]

Here's my take on this- drag too tight, trying to "horse" fish to the bank, lightly hooked in lips. What rig are you using? Hair rig? Bait in hook? Others more experienced will contribute here. Losing fish does allow for one to expand on the bankside vocabulary. ?

[Tons of Commons a Goldfish and Son Catches His First Grass Carp]

Nice! Good to have the family fishing together. Bit of competition, I bet.