JP answers a new anglers questions about swivels. The main purpose for swivels is to prevent line twists and JP offers tips on picking the best type for your style of fishing.
JP answers a viewer's email question about the best knot to tie to join a fluorocarbon leader to a braided main line.
So you are heading out on the river for the first time in the hopes of learning how to catch carp on the fly. There are some do's and don'ts that every angler should know before hitting the water. Chris Galving, a fly fishing guide from Denver,
Find out more about carp and why they are growing in popularity amongst anglers.
Brought to you by the Denver Chapter of Trout Unlimited, the South Platte Pro-Am Carp Slam teams up professional and amateur fly fishers to chase the elusive common carp on the waters of South Platte River in and around downtown Denver.
The carp family is one of the largest in the world of fish, containing around 100 unique species that are all mostly native to Europe and Asia. Some of the most widespread species are common carp, grass, silver, bighead, and crucian. For purposes of this section, the common carp will be the main focus as it is the most widespread of all.
Carp vary greatly in color and size, but all generally share either a similar sucker type mouth, eyes set in its head at a lower angle than most fish, and barbels (whiskers).The common carp has a light gold color, white underside, and has a long, orange dorsal fin and two pairs of barbels.
The biggest carp in the world is the giant barb, or Siamese giant carp, which inhabit only a select few river basins in Thailand. This fish can grow to be 10 feet (3m) long and weigh over 650 pounds (295 kg). The common carp can grow to be over 90 pounds (40 kg), though very rarely, especially in North America.
Carp can be found on every continent in the world except Antarctica.
Carp can adapt to many different habitats, but thrive in weedy, shallow, warm areas.
Common carp are omnivorous. Younger carp eat mainly plant material, such as seeds, while adults prefer water insects, snails, fish eggs, benthic worms, and plant parts. Carp are not very picky eaters as they have been known to eat garbage off the bottom of urban bodies of water. Its eating habits is the primary reason for its reputation as a poor food fish in North America.
Smaller carp are preyed on by predator fish such as walleye and northern pike.
Information courtesy of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and USFWS.By LOY MILAM My first introduction to fly fishing (if you could truly characterize it as “fly fishing”) was in the late 1950s growing up in my hometown of Lubbock, Texas. By chance I stumbled upon an interesting package at the local Army Surplus store which read on the package “Survival Kit.” It
Sitting at my tying bench I was inspired to tie something a little different. I came across a spider pattern in one of my books and modified it so that it was easier to tie and was more fishable than the original. Take a curved scud hook (size 12) and place it in your vice. Take 6/0 white tying thread and dress your hook. Take some white deer hair (not bucktail) and tie it on top of
Get Fishing Gear Organized for Success If you have had a difficult year fishing, or a great one, preparing your gear for next season can start even in early Fall! Preparation is one of the keys to success. For the World Championships this September in Italy, I worked for 14 hours a day practicing and getting ready to fish - proving that you can never have enough preparation.I also learned that
If you want to understand carp fishing in any part of the world, the first thing you need to understand is that this is a truly worldwide fishing experience. People all over the globe love carp fishing and they will often go carping in the day or even try their hand at night carp fishing. This is one species that is fun to fish no matter when you want to go.
Carp are predominately freshwater fish, meaning there are very few fish in this very large group that will actually tolerate saltwater. Although there are several ornamental type carp, such as the koi or the common goldfish, other types of carp are used as a food source for people, which leads to different types of carp being located all over the world. In many area, such as North America, carp are considered an invasive species that was accidentally introduced into local rivers and streams.
Some baits that work well for big carp fishing are hot dogs, cheese, worms, corn, prepared dough baits, and boilies. Boilies are made from boiled combinations of fishmeal, milk proteins, bird food, soya flour and eggs. They come in many different sizes, flavors and colors, and many carp anglers make their own.
Carp feed by mouthing and ejecting their food before committing to swallowing it. For this reason, a hair rig is often used for carp fishing baits. It has a short line attached to the bend of the hook that holds the bait. This way, the carp can inhale the bait easily, and is hooked when attempting to eject the bait.
Chumming is an extremely effective method for drawing carp to an area and getting them in the mood to eat. Be sure to check local regulations to ensure that chumming is allowed. Common carp chum includes corn, flour, bird seed, fishmeal, dough, dog food, bread, or a mixture of any of these items. A scoop is usually used to through the chum into the water near your line.
Me, my friends and family gettin r done!
All were only 12 to 14 inches and 1/2 lbs.
Ambassador package
Adventures fishing with friends
2012 FISHING
The fish of 2012
Bassin in the 509
i went fishing this weekrnd with my dad and my brother on the richelieu river. we had a blast!! we caught what i wanted at the end , BASS. catch and release , aways!!
Fishing 20 miles off of the coast on Sea of Cortez down in Mexico. We caught two 150lb striped marlin!
Some fish I have caught....More photos in time still working on getting out fishing more :)!!!!
Like to go out to my grandparents who live off of moira lake and do some fishing together here are the pics
Bay of Quinte
CPW colorado Parks and Wildlife fishing derby in Broomfield CO
London Ontario. Fanshawe Conservation.
A good pair of polarized sunglasses can make all the difference in your day on the water!
All the bass me and my friends catch
smallmouth bass caught in 2012
The elk river fishing n stuff
Good old time
ShutUpAndCampGear.com Camp Site/Location
Misc fishing pics
35.11 lb Black Drum from Taylor Lake out of a john boat.
Fish pics
Fishing May 2011 Kazan River Northern Saskatchewan
Fish I have caught over the past few years before joining WFN.
How to Catch A World Record Fish
Catching a trophy fish is a great reason to be proud, but a world record fish is even better. Here's everything you need to know to catch a world record fish and earn a fishing legacy you can really be proud of.
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Just because you live in a city doesn't mean you can't fish. Nine fishing professionals reveal their favorite urban spots from around the world.
Where To Catch The Rarest And Most Legendary Fish In The World
Find out what happens when some anglers decide to bring a great white shark to shore, plus more in this collection of videos where anglers get a little more than they bargained for out at sea.
