The carp is a subtle, good, and stately fish. The most widely eaten fish in the world is the carp fish. This fish is native to Asia and Europe.

The United Kingdom has a thriving carp fishing industry. English anglers consider the carp fish to be a prized coarse fish that is difficult to hook.

Americans consider carp fish to be a rough fish that damages natural exotic fish species. Some Americans view it as a maligned pest and others value it for its sporting qualities.

Indonesians consider carp as food. The Australian government considers carp as a pest. In South Australia, it is illegal to release captured carp.

In Germany, carp fishing normally happens around Christmas. Before Christmas, the man of the house has to buy carp or capture it.

Carp fishing can happen in a lake. Alternatively, it can take place in a river. It is challenging to fish for carp in a river but the end result is rewarding.

The big head carp is large. It can weigh over 40 pounds. It is hard to capture bighead carp using the normal hook and liner. Carp anglers need special carp fishing rods. You can buy this from a local store.

The silver carp is a filter feeder. You will need to use special methods to capture this fish. The suspension method will come in handy.

The grass carp grows rapidly. An adult grass carp will measure more than 1 meter long and weigh around 18 kilograms.

According to a number of studies, the grass carp can live between 5-9 years. The oldest grass carp ever lived to 11 years. Grass carps live in backwaters and lakes. They thrive in environments that have plenty of fresh water vegetation.

Carp fishing is a skill perfected over time. You cannot become a great angler overnight. To become good at anything, you need at least ten thousand hours of practice.

A carp angler has to fish in a diligent manner. He has to pay attention to the little details. Carp fishing requires a good deal of patience. You can fish for many hours and capture nothing.

You need to be acquainted with the basics of carp fishing. You will also require some supplies. You need a special hook, liner, and sinker. You should buy a liner made specifically for carp angling. A tackle box will be useful. You will use this box to store all your supplies.

The Bottom-Line

Carp fishing is a great hobby. It is an active hobby. It greatly involves the body. Active hobbies are better than passive hobbies such as watching TV.