the carp thread

[rich_ace_G]

Frenchman's is loaded with carp. If you bring the right gear and have time to sit all day and know the spots. You can easily pull 20 carp in one outing.

 

[trouttamer]

I don't take many pics but heres two

 

[trouttamer]

Got out with some friends who are new to carping so snapped a few pics. !3 fish biggest about 23lb 6pm to 1am

 

[instapump416]

Carp fishing is a lot more fun when fishing with a group of friends.

 

[rich_ace_G]

Carp fishing is a lot more fun when fishing with a group of friends.

You mean it's fun just dicking around watching your line go stiff....we go 4am for bass and as soon as it hits 7am...we open up our lawn chairs and just chill.

 

[getin]

Can anyone introduce me to a good carp spot in GTA for an outing with kids this Sunday? Thanks

 

[rich_ace_G]

Can anyone introduce me to a good carp spot in GTA for an outing with kids this Sunday? Thanks

bluffer's park. lot's of carp...you just have to time where they are feeding. Colonel Sam Smith park...smaller marina but lot's of snag - and parking is terrible.

 

[trouttamer]

couple 30 plus specimens, pics aren't great look at girth of tail, I weigh 260 for comparison, first pic is me

 

[trouttamer]

several other low to mid 20s were banked aswell

 

[trouttamer]

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[ChromeAddict]

On the fly.

 

[instapump416]

 

[ChromeAddict]

This was the ugliest carp I've ever caught. I think he has a disease or is beat up from spawning. Either way it didn't stop him from eating my fly.

 

[ThereAreFishInThere]

I caught these 3 at the beginning of June, which was the last time I touched my carp gear

 

[chinook2835]

Anyone recommend a good time when carp feed and any one know good spots in the Winona/Hamilton harbour area?

 

[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

 

[rich_ace_G]

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

Bill, I will try to answer your question in order.
1.you don't need a leader. i fish with 15lb mono main line all the way to the feeder/sinker. then my leader is 15lb green braid.
2.size 4 - size 8 is what I use.
3.hair rigging corn or boiler also helps a much more secure hook set. I used to just put corn on the hook but learning the hair rig has improved my catching rate.
4.you just need a sinker at least 1 foot from your hook. having a feeder/sinker helps for early hook up.
5. this is important...you need lots of time...

 

[ChromeAddict]

Only got one today but it was good sized.

 

[ChromeAddict]

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

Dilligaf gave good advice. I like using a 3 way swivel rig with a snap attached to my weight, and a 12" leader to a #6 hook. For bait canned corn works well, you can hair rig or put it on the hook. Find an opening in the weeds and throw a couple handfuls of canned corn as chum. Put your rig in the middle and wait. Make sure to tie off your rod and set your drag lightly or you could lose the rod.

 

[rich_ace_G]

Dilligaf gave good advice. I like using a 3 way swivel rig with a snap attached to my weight, and a 12" leader to a #6 hook. For bait canned corn works well, you can hair rig or put it on the hook. Find an opening in the weeds and throw a couple handfuls of canned corn as chum. Put your rig in the middle and wait. Make sure to tie off your rod and set your drag lightly or you could lose the rod.

Sage advice....