02-25-2008, 02:53 AM
OK... ok..... here is the hard way to catch them. I say hard because it is very difficult to catch a herbivorous (plant) feeding fish.
When you target these vegetarians, you will hook more fish if you use plant parts for bait. Take a lawn mower to your chosen carp lake (if the owner and law will permit it) and mow a strip of grass along the edge. The mower should be positioned so the grass clippings spray into the lake.
Now, take a small bundle of green grass and attach it to a hook with a little rubber band. If you prefer, you can create a little "grass fly" and use it with a fly rod. Cherry tomatoes and french fries are a good bait as well.
When carp start coming up to eat the grass (if they are present, they most certainly will), cast the lure/bait amongst all those big rubbery lips and get ready to do battle.
But beware, catching a grass carp on rod and reel is a real challange. They are big and they do a great marlin impression and will surely jump straight out of the water as soon as you set the hook. It will continue to jump several times before you land it … (if you manage to land it at). If you set the hook on a short line, you could have a carp in your lap almost instantaneously.
Good Luck !!! Be sure to post pictures if you catch one.
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When you target these vegetarians, you will hook more fish if you use plant parts for bait. Take a lawn mower to your chosen carp lake (if the owner and law will permit it) and mow a strip of grass along the edge. The mower should be positioned so the grass clippings spray into the lake.
Now, take a small bundle of green grass and attach it to a hook with a little rubber band. If you prefer, you can create a little "grass fly" and use it with a fly rod. Cherry tomatoes and french fries are a good bait as well.
When carp start coming up to eat the grass (if they are present, they most certainly will), cast the lure/bait amongst all those big rubbery lips and get ready to do battle.
But beware, catching a grass carp on rod and reel is a real challange. They are big and they do a great marlin impression and will surely jump straight out of the water as soon as you set the hook. It will continue to jump several times before you land it … (if you manage to land it at). If you set the hook on a short line, you could have a carp in your lap almost instantaneously.
Good Luck !!! Be sure to post pictures if you catch one.
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