Carp Fishing During Spawn! (My Strategy to Catch Fish)

This is my strategy to catch carp during the spawn. More fishing videos, carp bait recipes, fishing gear list, and other good stuff linked below. Thanks for watching.
Date Filmed: 5/23/2024
Location: Iowa, USA
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GEAR I USE:
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RODS:
Ugly Stik GX2 Medium Heavy 6.5 ft (Carp) cabelas.xhuc.net/DVY4by
Ugly Stik Elite Medium Heavy 9 ft (Carp) cabelas.xhuc.net/gbm3D5
Ugly Stik Bigwater Medium Heavy 10 ft (Carp) cabelas.xhuc.net/yRaVyD
Ugly Stik Catfish Medium Heavy 7 ft (Catfish) cabelas.xhuc.net/qnQPEn
Ugly Stik Elite Medium 6.5 ft (Pike, White Bass, Trout) cabelas.xhuc.net/P0e5r6
Ugly Stik GX2 Medium 6.5 ft (Catfish, Pike, White Bass, Trout) cabelas.xhuc.net/DVY4by
REELS:
Daiwa Regal BRi 4000 (discontinued, replacement below)
Daiwa Emcast LT BR 5000 cabelas.xhuc.net/YgEv2j
Okuma Avenger ABF 55b ebay.us/xuTAC3
Kastking Sharky III Baitfeeder 5000 ebay.us/CwuQw8
Piscifun Carnivore 4000
Daiwa Crossfire 3000 cabelas.xhuc.net/Keavy9
LINE:
Carp Line: 20lb Trilene Mono cabelas.xhuc.net/5gZr09
30lb Spiderwire Braid cabelas.xhuc.net/DKeodo
Catfish Line: 20lb Trilene Mono cabelas.xhuc.net/5gZr09
Pike Line: 10lb Trilene Mono ebay.us/tdlvLL
White Bass & Trout Line: 6lb Trilene Mono ebay.us/QDvkU0
CARP TACKLE:
Carp Hooks: Lazer Sharp Octopus L2 Needlepoint size 4 cabelas.xhuc.net/e4yBG1
Hair Rigs: bit.ly/3umZaWf
Method Feeders: bit.ly/3umZaWf
Spring Feeders: ebay.us/nwWQq3
Flavored Tiger Nuts: bit.ly/3umZaWf
Flavored Corn: bit.ly/3umZaWf
Bulk Rolled Oats: bit.ly/44WohNJ
Sinker Stops: cabelas.xhuc.net/m5EBm7
Carp Unhooking Mat: ebay.us/6nA677
Raw Tiger Nuts: ebay.us/Zdj3oI
CATFISH TACKLE:
Catfish Hooks: Lazer Sharp Octopus L2 Needlepoint size 4/0, 2/0 cabelas.xhuc.net/e4yBG1
Bank Sinkers: scheels.sjv.io/vN199O
No Roll Sinkers: scheels.sjv.io/da3PPq
Sinker Slides: cabelas.xhuc.net/Kj2vvA
Fish Grips: cabelas.xhuc.net/DKAZZo
GEAR:
Net 1: Drifter Marine Sport Series Telescopic 2968/PVC
Net 2: Ranger Tournament Series Big Game Telescopic 9788TFB cabelas.xhuc.net/Kea7Zx
Bank Sticks type 1: Fishin' Stix ebay.us/Vs58Yb
Bank Sticks type 2: Lixada Bank Sticks 34-56cm ebay.us/CWJZ9U
Fish Scale: cabelas.xhuc.net/XYovR4
Rod Bag: Lixada 150cm rod bag ebay.us/IlTGoE
Big Umbrella: Sport Brella Premiere XL cabelas.xhuc.net/AW3ZQx
Folding Wagon: cabelas.xhuc.net/0ZjqKP
Rig Tying Vise: cabelas.xhuc.net/ORGREP
Awesome Reusable Water Bottle: nalgene.pxf.io/PyVZ9M
Mosquito Repeller: thermacell.pxf.io/q43RmN
Kayak: Old Town Sportsman 120 scheels.sjv.io/ORV5JZ
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[@OutsidewithTom]

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[@nrfishinman009]

Congratulations on 10,000!

[@OutsidewithTom]

Thank you!

[@mattcarpenter8689]

That’s great. I can’t wait to see it. 👍🏼

[@Princeps7289]

Because Spring here in Western Washington was really warm, the spawn came and went early in May. Now the carp are really hungry and ready to go! Congratulations on 10,000, way to go!

[@OutsidewithTom]

Thank you!

[@herbsuperb6034]

I've been fishing Carp for several years now, and keeping meticulous records of my catches in relation to water/air temps, and time of year. Caught more than 3 tons in 2023. One thing I've found that surprises me is that the spawn seems to relate more closely to the length of the days (as a trigger) than to the water temperature. If we have a really cold Spring, the Carp tend to start spawning, and then rapidly losing weight 🙂, in the same stretch of the calendar as years when the water warms up much faster. I love the pre-spawn bite (Late May/Early June, in Wisconsin) on big lakes. So much fun.

[@OutsidewithTom]

You're 100% right about the length of day being just as important as temperature. We had an early thaw this year, and some waters warmed up much earlier than normal, but the fish weren't fooled. They spawned at the usual time, regardless of water temperature, which in this region is late May, early June.

[@JwG3359]

Outstanding fishing and 10K!!! You have to feel good about it all. I enjoyed the little spring color intro at 0:26, nice touch. Thanks for bringing us all this fun.

[@OutsidewithTom]

I appreciate the kind words, thanks James!

[@pastmasters9591]

Congrats on the 10 grand man!

[@OutsidewithTom]

Thanks!

[@gordygroover]

That's about the clearest water I've seen you fish in. 17 lb pig was good to see..

[@firedaddycarp13]

Congratulations on10 gran Tom

[@wraithofdespair5655]

Well earned 10k bud.. yesterday was our first go at it.. grandson got 1. Keep up the great work Tom!

[@OutsidewithTom]

That's awesome, thanks!

[@brian1204]

I’ve always heard 62 - 64f is when they spawn. Not all of the carp spawn at the same time; you can often hook some 20-30 yds in deeper water from the spawning fish. A friend has done this, successfully.

[@fishmaniachannel]

Beautiful fishing location brother 👌 lovely fishing ❤

[@jimkovacek3131]

Congratulations on 10000 subscribers. Well deserved.

[@OutsidewithTom]

Thanks Jim!

[@charlesswiger2260]

Love tha vids buddy keep on getting that net wet, and may god bless you on all your ventures 😊

[@OutsidewithTom]

Thanks 👍

[@chrisdado]

Nice session Karl, well done, and congrats on 10k 👍

[@OutsidewithTom]

Thanks

[@thabangtshepo7631]

Big Fish Celebrating 10 000 subscribers 🎉🎉🎉

[@user-tj7up5to2k]

Went fishing last Sunday we caught 7 carp and 3 turtles.

[@killswitch7775]

They are kinda slow at my favorite lake, but it should be on fire within a week or 2. Can’t wait

[@OutsidewithTom]

Good luck!

[@carpfishingarkansas3992]

Nice session, man. Looks like those Emcast reels are treating you well. Is that Big Game line? Love the stuff. Tough as nails and priced right.

[@OutsidewithTom]

Yep, Big Game.

[@justblazin6309]

hey i noticed you sometimes wait and slowly reel before really setting the hook. does that help? i’ve noticed they sometimes pull and just stop.

[@bigbearddahuzi1036]

Tom, did you get monetized yet? Or do you make this excellent show for free? I hope you're making money. I really enjoy this show

[@OutsidewithTom]

Monetized yes, but unfortunately KZbin pays pennies and fishing costs dollars, so not really making any money yet, hopefully someday. Glad you enjoy the videos, thanks!

[@davidgarcia9808]

Two nice carp there Tom, looks like you use a lighter drag in the beginning then adjust it as you fight the fish. Sometimes I think I keep my drag too tight have lost fish because of it. I know it's hard to say but how tight or how do you adjust your drag? And great job on reaching 10,000

[@OutsidewithTom]

Yep, I try to keep the drag pretty light to start with, then tighten up or down during the fight as needed. I have also lost fish due to having drag too tight right at the start. Thanks David.

[@davidgarcia9808]

@@OutsidewithTom Thanks for the drag tips

[@Shmegg]

Might get a few more days from that cool water before spawn. Goodluck.

[@martinmalan9576]

What means span in fishing

[@mattcarpenter8689]

Tom, what is the perfect depth for the pack bait to be effective ? Does deepwater dissipate the pack bait too much what is your preferred depth?

[@OutsidewithTom]

Water depth has no relationship to pack bait effectiveness. Works the same in 1 foot of water or 20 feet.

[@mattcarpenter8689]

@@OutsidewithTom thanks Tom. Love your channel learned a lot from watching your videos and have very much enjoyed catching carp ever since, don’t change a thing. Thanks for sharing.

[@OutsidewithTom]

Your question gave me an idea for a video, thanks Matt.

[@patoh4689]

Nice vid, do you always pull your lines tight after your weight hits bottom? if thats your preference any good reason for that? I typically like slack so i can visually detect nibbles =

[@OutsidewithTom]

Always tight lines for me. Better bite indication & hook up rate are the main reasons. With a slack line, you miss the drop back bites.

[@patoh4689]

@@OutsidewithTom thanks Tom👍 I should change up my tactic -

[@OutsidewithTom]

@@patoh4689 Do what works for you, more than one way to catch a carp. 👍