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    River carping frustration!

    in Beginning Carping

    Posted

    I would not spend a whole lot of money on back leads.

    You can use Water Gremlin Snap-Loc Dipsey sinkers and they work just fine at a fraction of the cost.

    http://www.watergremlin.com/my-tacklebox/snap-loc-dipsey-swivel/

    Google them and you'll find plenty of sources.

    50 lb. Power Pro in red for mainline with no issues. If boats going by then snap on a dipsey, let it sink, and reel up the slack,

    I use mainly 2 - 3oz method leads but there are times when current gets stiff I wish I had some 5 oz.

    Good luck!

    Preferred Hooklink

    in Beginning Carping

    Posted

    Just re-visiting this topic. After more than a season of use I love the N-Trap Semi Stiff. Now I want to get some 25 lb for snaggier spots. Kryston Snake Bite and Nash Combi-Link at BCT caught my eye. Atomic Jellywire too. Hard to find in the states it seems. All kind of pricey too. Probably not something you want to get cheap on though.

     

    River carping frustration!

    in Beginning Carping

    Posted

    Somewhat of a newbie myself but if you are only getting 20-25 yds something is wrong. I can cast 3/8 oz bass lures farther than that with similar gear and baitcasting reels. Longer rods usually do equal longer casts. I didn't want to go all in when getting started so I purchased Ugly Stick salmon rods, 9' MH. I have Okuma baitrunners and what I did was spool on 100 yds of braid then tied that to backing and filled the reel. I then reeled this onto one of the other reels so the braid is now on top. My reasoning is when changing line, I know 100 yds will fill the reel perfectly and buy line accordingly. Back to the casting. With this setup I have cast into the backing several times when really loading up and firing getting distance of 100 yds. plus. I have seen no need to change setups as where I fish I have not found a need to cast over that far and 90% of where I'm casting to is far less so I can't speak to the need for 12' rods. Food for thought. The 9' rods break down smaller and cost $80.00 each. A reel with a deep large diameter spool will get you more distance also.

    NEW GEAR SETUP

    in Beginning Carping

    Posted

    I have 3 Shakespeare Ugly Stick Elite Salmon rods. 8'6" M.H. but you can get them in 9' heavy or extra heavy. Bonus is you can go to a Bass Pro Shop and actually feel them before buying. No issues throwing 3-4 oz. weights or fighting and landing big fish. $69.99 each. Also have Okuma Baitrunner reels. Get the largest diameter spool reel that feels comfortable on the rod you choose and also long stroke spool. IMO this is what will get you casting distance if you need it. Also try to get carbontex drag washers. Last thing you want if you have a big one on the line and he takes off is your drag failing. I use 30 lb braid mainline and can launch a 3 oz rig pretty far. Each set-up cost me a tad over $120.00 each. (got the reels on sale). In the end, buy what you are comfortable with at what you think is a fair price.

    Catapult

    in Beginning Carping

    Posted

    Looking to get a catapult to be used with corn, particles, and possibly boilies and method balls. Don't necessarily need it to shoot 100 yards. I've seen a couple guys use the Fox Power Guard and they seem to work pretty good. High end of price range. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance for the help.

    Are we worrying about the wrong things?

    in Beginning Carping

    Posted

    Speaking as a bass guy also, I use scent on all my baits. 1) it gives me confidence and that makes you concentrate more. 2) I have seen first hand a fish carrying a bait around in its mouth after picking it up for a good 2-3 minutes. I chased it with the trolling motor and even tried to slowly pull the bait away. Finally set the hook and reeled her in and released her. In my many years of bas experience, scents do make a difference. In my limited time of carp fishing, I usually go with one or two buddies and we each try something a little different. Usually on a given day a certain flavor will raise its head and get more bites. I'm talking both hookbaits and pack. Thats when its time to switch up. Sometimes it is the spot also. Ten yards can make a big difference. You can be casting to a pice of cover that will hold fish baited or not, or a plain flat, maybe mud and you will need to bring the fish to you.

    Todd, I was the poster you mention. I am new and was just trying to get a concensus of a few popular hookbait flavors to start out with so I wouldn't buy all the latest and greatest must have baits. You experienced guys have been such a great help to me I can't thank you all enough. 2 guys in particular. You know who you are. I have narrowed my baits to 4 flavors and have only been skunked once. Lost one on a snag that day then the boats started coming up and down the river and all went dead. I've been out almost every week since before Thanksgiving last year. Use three rods with something different on each. If I get more than 1 on a particular bait, I change all rods to that bait. Pressured fish can be finicky. Stupid fish will probably bite anything. I've found that to be true for bass and seems like it's true for carp as well.

    Flavors

    in Beginning Carping

    Posted

    Good question. Natural sweetcorn is a flavor. O.K. Here is a question for all. If you had to pick a hookbait for each season,

    Spring:

    Summer:

    Fall:

    Winter:

    What would it be and what flavor. Ex. Spring: 20mm Peach pop-up. (For the big girls). Guess I'm a chubby chaser ?

    Just kidding. Let's hear everyone's favorite for each season.

    I just stared seriously fishing before Thanksgiving last year and have done eally well on 16mm 4 Seasons pop-ups. Can't comment on Spring (yet). 

    Flavors

    in Beginning Carping

    Posted

    2 hours ago, possum said:

    R&W Carp Juice is a carp bait flavoring company used mostly in Southern Paylakes as is One On also. VBN is Vanilla Butternut abrevieated I use Superior Cake Flavorings brand VBN that can be found at ShopBettys too see link below! :)

    R&W flavorings can be found at ShopBettys  http://www.shopbettys.com/detail.aspx?ID=133

    Are these flavorings for making your own baits? Are they dips or glugs? Or can you put a little on a pop up and it will still float?

    Flavors

    in Beginning Carping

    Posted

    1 hour ago, possum said:

    R&W Red Peach, K-1 Juicey Tutti Fruity, VBN, Butternut, K-1 Pineapple, One On Coconut Butternut, One On Cherry Butternut, R&W Bogger Juice

    But my absolute favorite is a homemade concoction we call Awesome Possum, which is a mixture of K-1 Juicey Tutti Fruitry and R&W Red Peach

    Possum-

    If you don't mind my asking what is R&W and VBN? Bait companies? Where do you get them from?

    Thanks in advance.

    Flavors

    in Beginning Carping

    Posted

    12 hours ago, Brian Pearcy said:

    Peach, Pineapple, Cherry and Pineapple in that order; but peach is definitely may favorite.

    Thanks Brian. I've heard Pineapple is the best in spring and Peach good year round.

    Guess it's like anything else. Use what you have confidence in and don't get over complicated. Just got some Pineapple. Need to get some Peach.

    Carp Photography

    in Beginning Carping

    Posted

    My question is why in so many pictures the angler is looking at the fishes head or tail, not the camera. I always look at he camera because I usually have a smile fron ear to ear. Some pictures I see the angler looks almost sad or emotionless, even with monster fish. And about the cap, if your hair is like mine, it's better to keep the cap on :)

    Flavors

    in Beginning Carping

    Posted

    8 hours ago, Vinsanity said:

    chicarp,

    As far as hookbaits are concerned, I've done well on World Classic Baits 4Season and PB Crayfish pop-ups. I've also caught on the Compulsion BioActive hookbait boilies. These were used throughout the year in Ohio, Spring through Fall. 

    I've also had good luck with Dynamite Baits Pineapple Banana as well as Tutti Frutti pop-ups.

    I think the main objective in regards to the seasons is to target areas likely to hold fish first and then consider your bait flavor.

    I want to get more 4 Seasons and try PB Crayfish but WCB is out of stock. Got some Pineapple and Peach from K-1.

    Flavors

    in Beginning Carping

    Posted

     I was thinking more of flavors for hookbaits like boilies and pop-ups and any seasonal preferences. Maybe I wasn't clear in OP. Looks like pack and method baits have been covered pretty well.

    Thoughts? I've heard Pineapple is killer in spring.

    Flavors

    in Beginning Carping

    Posted

    What about flavors of the boilies and pop ups themselves? Had good luck with Four Seasons from WCB and getting some Pineapple from K-1. With spring coming, just trying to see if there is a seasonal preference.

    Flavors

    in Beginning Carping

    Posted

    What are all your favorite flavors. Both seasonally and year round. If you had to pick one for both baits and glugs, what would it be?

    Be interesting to see the different favorites. Don't forget good old sweetcorn flavor.

    Hooks

    in Beginning Carping

    Posted

    What style and size is your preferred hook? I've been using mostly pop up rigs, sometimes with corn. Fish are typically in the 15 - 20 lb range but there is definite possibility for bigger ones. #6 curved shank and wide gape have worked but just had what might have been my biggest fish yet take me briefly into a snag and came off. Line and rig came back clean. Wonder if bigger might have held or just chalk it up to a crafty old carp knowing where to run to when hooked.

    Preferred Hooklink

    in Beginning Carping

    Posted

    I actually use both kinds. A majority of my rigs are the soft but for pop up rigs where I will make a hinge I like the semi stiff for those. No matter how hard you cinch the knot down it does not pull the coating off. I was always amazed at how the coating will come off easy with a stripper tool but as far as knots and rubbing against rocks I have not had any issues like other brands. For my swivel end I actually tie overhand loops which I attach to a kwik link so its fast rig changes. If I was going to use it for what you suggest I would probably lean for the semi stiff as the stiffness with kick it away from the feeder some as well.

    Does the semi stiff N-Trap need to be steamed to straighten it out?

    I'm leaning towards semi stiff N-Trap or Camotex but really don't want to have to steam it to get it straight. Any others that are semi stiff or listed as soft but are a little stiffer that don't need steaming? I would look at JellyWire but I want 20lb. and can't find it and a few others in 20lb, just 15 and 30.

    Preferred Hooklink

    in Beginning Carping

    Posted

    Korda N-Trap has been my go to for around 5 years now. Strips easy and the only one I have used that can handle the rocky areas I fish without breaking off.

    Do you prefer the soft or the semi stiff? How well does the coating hold up when tying knots and what type of knot do you use at the swivel end?

    Still not sure which way to go but I think I've narrowed it down between 3 makes. Any other opinions?

    Will be used mainly for pop up rigs with method feeder.

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