Did you know that the carp is considered sacred in some Asian cultures? In other cultures, it’s prized as a piscine ornament that graces decorative pools and ponds. Whether or not it is striking or sacred, I find it a worthy adversary. I don’t really understand why I like to pursue precious carp; however, I [...]
Carp Fishing Tackle
If you are going out to fish for carp, the gear you use needs to be durable as well as trustworthy. For me, though, there’s a third criterion: price. There has to be a positive relationship between the cost of a reel and the way it performs. The fact is, I get about as much [...]
Considering the many types of fish available, it makes me question myself as to why I’m so biased toward carp fishing. Being that it is such a rival of anglers, it feels somewhat ignominious to demote this sharp and sly fish to showy pools and ponds. If you been fishing for carp, you know what [...]
If you are in pursuit of carp, your tackle must be strong and dependable. In my case, however, another factor is of utmost importance—the cost. A reel’s price tag should match up to its capabilities. To be honest, I do enjoy stalking bargains almost as much as stalking the noble carp. While I generally do [...]
“Is it the carp or the carp fisherman that has been caught?” asks one carp fishing website as most Europeans find themselves getting “hooked” on carp angling. Such anglers find themselves in a beastly battle with the wary and difficult monster carp for days on end as they seek to outwit the so-called “Queen of [...]