The carp has quite a sweet tooth and are attracted to most any sweet scent. A certain amount of experimentation is needed when choosing a successful carp flavoring. Besides commercial carp flavorings, some other options are:
- Kool-aide
- Cake Flavors
- Sno-Cone Flavoring
- Jello
When choosing a carp flavoring, opt for a scent similar to plants currently in bloom, fruits in season or any other scent which the carp may already be familiar.
Fall/Winter: Vanilla, Pumpkin, Cinnamon, Orange, All Spice, Anise
Spring/Summer: Any fruit in season, Strawberry, Vanilla, Cherry, Pineapple, Corn
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August 9, 2006
By: Travis Clemens
Frustrating as it is, carp fishing is awesome. Carp are really good at sucking in and blowing out suspicious baits. It’s such an excitement to see the whole action in a fraction of a second as you hang on for dear life while the reel is trembling with a loud noise. Carp happily devour on the surface as long as you keep the pellets, biscuits, chic peas, bread, and re-hydrated corn coming in, and these are inexpensive baits as well. Just attach them to the hooks, most preferably the bread. Have the biscuits softened by dipping it in the water for about 2 minutes, then, place them in a sealed sandwich bag for about an hour. Since different brands have different textures, just experiment to know which is firm enough to cast. Another way to hook baits is super gluing the pellet into the shank.
Once they get into feeding, let them feel comfortable around the bait. This gives more opportunity for the fisherman since they begin to not feel picky. This tactic can be useful for zig rigs.
As soon as they’re feeding, cast the bait but make sure not to drop the bait directly onto the feeding carp. Cast away from the feeding area then slowly draw it in position. While the bait is till hanging, keep the food coming in so as to keep the carp from going away.
How to Set-Up?
• Use a hair rig to increase your chance of catching. As carp taste food first, if they don’t like the taste, they won’t come near it.
• You may also use a Spider Line, 50 lbs test, then use a leader material that fits the situation.
• Thread the bait on the baiting needle and hook the hair loop. You may also use foam dipped in a flavor as this enhances the attractiveness of the bait.
• Also make a baiting needle by just straightening a long shank hook. Slide the bait on the shank, then slide the bait from the needle onto the hair.
• Using a float is also an advantage because it adds weight for further distancing and the location is easily identified.
• Don’t forget the controller float rig. A leader can be used which is attached to the swivel to its mainline of at least 3 feet length with a 10lbs Drennan double strength. A low diameter mono will do just as long as it floats well enough for visibility.
As experts say, it is not the bait that catches the carp but the method in which the bait is introduced. Pre-bait everyday, in one spot for a few days. This makes the carp think that there is a regular source of food for them and by “word of mouth” there’ll soon be a school of fish around. Just be patient and it will all work.
Travis Clemens is a life time fisherman and he knows the ins and outs of gettinem on the hook! You too can gettem on the hook with Travis as your guide! www.best-fishing-tips.com
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August 9, 2006
(Formerly ACS Nationals)
October 25th through 28th will see the third ACS Competition on Hominy Lake OK, Now titled ‘The Tournament of Champions’ (Formerly ACS Nationals).Teams from across the country are anticipated to attend this event.
For details please e-mail: events@americancarpsociety.com
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August 8, 2006
28oz. of Minute Rice
28oz. of Ketchup
Mix and let sit for 30 minutes before using.
Add some vanilla carp flavoring or any other favorite carp flavorings for an irresistible bait!
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August 8, 2006
7 lbs steamed, rolled oats
1 qt molasses
Mix well and let sit in a warm place for 1 week.
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August 8, 2006
