skunkd

Can anyone explain to me what is needed for carp fishing?  I have a friend who lives on the hamilton harbour, and we see the carp swim by all the time.  It would be fun to try to catch one.  I have a shimano cardiff reel on a sojourn rod.  it is spooled with 40lb braid i believe.

1) Would i need a leader so the green braid line doesn't spook the fish?

2) What size hook?

3) Do i just bait with some maize or boilies (i see for sale at the Sail store) on the hook?

4) How do i rig the line? ie placement of weight in relation to hook and bait? 

any advice is appreciated!

-Bill

Hi Hammerbro, I take my kids to a stocked pond called Burd's Family Fishing.  May be a bit far from Mississauga, but you're guaranteed to catch fish (rainbow trout).  It is a business though so you have to keep what you catch and pay per pound. They clean and bag in ice for you.  I take my 7 and 5 year old, and always have a great time there.  When they're older, i'll take them real fishing where you're out all day and may or may not catch anything!  but for now, i want them to enjoy the excitement.

good luck!  let us know where you and up!