Catching Carp on 2 lb line & ultra light gear!

[@618Fishing]

looks like you're using a 5' UltraLight St. Croix premiere rod and a Pflueger President reel? I use that exact same settup for rainbow trout fishing. Fishing for big carp with that gear looks like a lot of fun! We have some giants out in our lake(24 year old/ 20+lbs) that I'm gonna have to try to catch on UltraLight now! Great vids and very informative!

[@InformativeFisherman]

You nailed it, it's a great setup! Yeah man it's hard for me to fish them any other way now. Having to play them just right or lose them is awesome!

[@618Fishing]

***** WOW! I am so glad I saw this video. Not even 20 minutes after I watched it i was down at my lake with my UltraLight rig and a floating grasshopper lure and on the very first cast I was hooked into a 30+ pound monster grass carp!!! I have a video uploading right now of the whole experience but i just wanted to say thanks for giving me the inspiration to try and catch one in the first place! It was a 30 minute battle i won't soon forget!

[@InformativeFisherman]

You're welcome man, link me that vid!

[@crankbaiter_fishing]

This is where the legend was born!

[@williamle9517]

I catch Carp on ultralight in my nieghborhood pond all the time they seem to fight a bit harder when it rain

[@JP-ic2ze]

I've caught a carp by accident on a drop shot rig on an UL rod. It was over 8lb and the most fun i've had fishing (so far)

[@al.trzy_blu.e]

The sound of drag going off is the best sound in the world, especially Pflueger drag, so buttery... Way to catch em! 2lb line is all i fish and ive yacked some donkeys! its the fight of your life! Love your vids and tips and techniques, youre a good dude, tight lines brotha!!!

[@InformativeFisherman]

Thanks man, I dream of drag peeling off lol

[@CnSFishingBlog]

Loved the vid, nice to see some Americans fishing for carp:) Charlie

[@unodinocs]

All your videos is good to learn and watch. Thank you

[@mariopadilla7508]

I use the same rig with just a straight hook but I use a 1000 size Shimano reel and an 8ft ultra light rod either a Phenix or a Daiwa Presso for ultra light bass and carp fishing except I fly line plastic worms with a small mosquito hook and it's super fun!

[@konchittavong6047]

You're an awesome fisherman, Nick! I'm a big fan! I hope to fish with you sometimes. ;)

[@bulldogmtx]

awesome video, didn't know you could pull that off with 2 lb line. I also was wondering what size s2 slider net is that, I've been looking at getting one and I like the size of the one your using but there's so many options on their website I wasn't sure what size that one was.

[@wyattsmith6070]

I was looking for a channel like this because i wanna fish but i dont just wanna catch big fish i wanna have fun with any size ima definitely have to do this thanks man!

[@joshuawike1101]

You got some really cool videos man, I'm wanting to learn about muskie fishing, Got any tips?

[@703am]

never used anything less than 6 pound...now I guess i'll have to get some 2 pound line and give it a try...nice job and as always great video

[@jamesaritchie1]

I use a forked rod holder to keep the rod tip high, and then I peg about four feet of line down so I have plenty of time to react to a strike. A clothespin tied to a small, metal tent stake works well to peg the line down.. Barely clip the clothespin to the line so it easily pulls free when the carp starts taking out line. I've never lost a rod this way, and I usually have five to ten extra second to react to a bite. I have seen a lot of rods taken, and it can happen fast.

[@tomdragt5332]

It would be fun if you would make a surface carp fishing episode. Greets from Holland

[@BrianWingard]

Great video! Good to see carp fishing being appreciated and enjoyed. What state are you from?

[@NicofromPRico]

Hey waz good nick I'm a very big fan iv watched all of your videos... I love to fish and I just want to say that all of your videos helped me to understand a lot about the game. It would be killer to fish with you someday. I love to bank fish, well that's all I've done all my life any ways and I'm new to lure fishing never been trolling. I WANTED TO ASK?? Have you been fishing at oak grove park right off 8mile road? Have you had any luck there?

[@InformativeFisherman]

I have only been there once Nick, I heard they plant trout during the winter. I have seen bass and gill cruising around though so it might be a fun place. Thanks for watching brotha!

[@MidwestFishingShow]

Lol it's David vs Goliath. That looks like fun, I always find it amazing how many big fish I catch on the smallest lures and rods. Nice Video :)

[@InformativeFisherman]

Yeah man that was an absolute blast, thank you!

[@cartfart9622]

I heard small carp are awesome to eat and that carp is a mild tasting fish!

[@yaochingsaeteurn6941]

good fish. baked, broiled, deep fried, steamed, anything you do with other fish, you can do with this, except sushi.. a lot of small bones though.

[@omargomez3892]

Seen ur last video on crap great advise. Are there any carp on the nor cal delta?

[@Caughtitoutdoors]

What kind of rod holders are those?

[@NicofromPRico]

Quick question what lb. test leader line do you recommend if I'm using 12lb p-line cxx as main line? I'm using a SPL 1100 6'6" LITE (1.95m) Action M (6-15LB SIGMA) Ugly Stik Spinner rod. I want to fish for delta striper or catfish. Bank fishing.

[@alainprevost2197]

Carp are fantastic gamefish even though a lot of people despise them. In France we catch them up to 30 kilos (66 pounds) on specific light rods we call "canne anglaise" or english rods. Carp will fight till you net them. Great fun. No kill, of course.

[@InformativeFisherman]

We have some giants here too, I keep up with the Korda vids. I'm still pretty new to carp fishing but gearing up to show the American public how great of a game fish they are!

[@alainprevost2197]

***** Pound for pound, probably the best freshwater gamefish there is. American anglers will surely enjoy. Check into those rods the Brits use: quiver tips or float rods.

[@FishingThePNW]

man, i think i'd be too paranoid to even try with 2 lb line. looks fun man, good job!

[@InformativeFisherman]

Thank you, yeah it keeps you on the edge lol

[@Caughtitoutdoors]

I did it all my youth long! 2LB test for bass! Catfish, and carp!! It can be done.

[@txrcnoob]

I like carp fishing, i once pulled a 34lb carp out of a pond here in dfw. I wasnt using 2lb line just my cabelas catfish rod and vienna sausage. There were some guys pan fishing and looked at me funny when i walked up with that rod even chuckled then i hooked into that fish and they saw the wake it was putting off they were all standing next me when i got it in.

[@InformativeFisherman]

Lol, sweet!

[@TRIXRFOKIDZz]

I have a uglystikgx2 ultra lite 4'8 (penn fierce 2500 w/ braid) is this okay for bass and catfish? 10-15 lb fish?

[@martfambam7186]

nick im getting a lowrence elite 5 hdi what are your settings on your lowrance on the 200 khz 2d side ping speed sensitivity colorline hows yours dialed in

[@christianmedier1698]

Were the first two grass carp ?, btw awesome vid

[@kane1498]

no commons

[@YING7777]

Nice! Carp fishing is the best!

[@robertgildea2841]

I am watching from Elmira NY it is fun to catch carp on ultralight

[@yaochingsaeteurn6941]

decent sized carp. good eating right there. you mind if I come on over and catch those fish?

[@visualkeirockstar]

i use to lose them on 10lb line, and i lost a nice bass on 2lb line, i know how to pull them in too but not doing that mistake again.

[@dariusmercer6466]

What's the matter with using ultra light gear? I mean for catching 400 pounds tuna no one uses 300 pound test line or something. Like you said. You just have to let him run, just in other dimensions :) I would also use 2 or 3 pound main line but there are to many snags in my waters. So 5 pound upwards for me. (Still less then most others fish here.....)

[@sabeetz]

What brand and model is that net?

[@gavinwendricks2764]

is that a trout master reel

[@janehatashita9983]

what rod are you using?

[@indianabassin2058]

Do you think 6lb test would be able to handle a grass carp?

[@InformativeFisherman]

Yeah if you take your time.

[@mplagg7229]

Man those are tiny carp compared to some of ours in northern illnois!

[@sammarkey8481]

AWESOME! I do this every summer.

[@raphrod6128]

Lucky did not get shot by the neighbor, thinking of you stealing their boat . Nice video

[@coolvid]

I know they are hardy fish, but don't you worry they may not survive the long fight? Basically dying of exhaustion. It happens. I love fishin light tackle as well, but stopped fishing extremely light. I don't need an 5-10 min battle, 1-2 minutes is fine considering most fish we catch only takes 30 seconds to land.

[@sammarkey8481]

I would only worry about that in really hot weather.

[@martfambam7186]

nice and cutting edge grew up behind great america bay area we used to sneak into no trespassing water holding facilities as kids and bang carp on crawdad tails that we caught in the creek brings me back to adellesense good work player

[@InformativeFisherman]

I have a goal to land a 20+ on 2lb now lol

[@nmigliore]

How do you get any casting distance with just a hook and a kernal or two of corn?

[@zachdidthis]

Use a weight

[@pokemonfanya]

more carp videossss

[@chrisstidham9456]

hey nick how do i get carp to bite they just wont bite i just spooled 4 pound fluorocarbon on a ultra light to see if that will get em to bite and they r about 20+ they just wont bite they swim right past my bait and im fishing a canal its about 3 to 5 foot deep what do u suggest i do to get em to bite and also how do u tell a grass carp from a common carp and theres also coil fish as well any suggestions anyone please

[@Robruz]

Hey Chris! Let me give you some pointer on catching carp! Not too heavy line nor too big hook! I use 10lb line #6 circle hook! Most importantly, chum a little several days in advance, (if its legal in your state) so they feel safe eating whatever bait you plan too use! Carp are very leery and suspicious! Also, when you plan to throw in your bait, approach the bank quietly! Cast in and stay out of sight! If you can see them, they see you and will not bite anything! I fish for carp at a creek and catch them readily using these techniques! Hope this helps! Very exciting fish to catch! Good luck!

[@chrisstidham9456]

thanks a lot brother i'll give it a try thanks again buddy :)

[@Robruz]

chris stidham You're welcome Chris! Best of luck! Let me know how it goes!

[@InformativeFisherman]

Thanks for answering that bro! I agree Chris

[@chrisstidham9456]

ok thanks nick and do you know when your gonna make a expert video on catching catfish ? im really looking forward to one

[@BenZFishing]

Where is that

[@chaznobrega4340]

I just noticed that at 6:38 he was playing the clique remix by Tyga

[@bencutts2339]

So odd to see carp being put back. Being from the riverland South Aus, carp are a major pest and is illegal to put back. They do however make perfect crab bait! I use a ten dollar kids rod with heavy swivels as bigger carp seem to destroy them, and have a lot of fun. interestingly enough, while everyone even here claim corn is the best bait, I'm yet to catch one on it, preferring to use shrimp instead.

[@kevindunseoutdoors26]

The only thing Ive found that will give even if you have set right is a wire hook.

[@wildairsoft1]

my dad got a 26 ponder in canada on 4lb

[@WAHDEEDOWthe2]

Song at 1:35?

[@TheRaven8181]

Lol fishing tyrannosaurus. Not to be mean but really wanted to see you pull a Bill dance and fall into the water.

[@InformativeFisherman]

I thought I was going to for awhile there lol

[@XxxbasseradayxxX]

Bait was??

[@sammeisey9589]

Corn

[@hoopsfisherman1460]

my friend at droppinbucks and kickin bass they catch 25 pound salmon on 4lb test

[@juston-py9qr]

I bet your line got tangled bad after those carp

[@brendawombles1393]

I cot a 10 pound carp

[@connorkryszak7530]

Well I can spell

[@joshuakang4507]

"If he chooses to strip me he can!"

[@kane1498]

still 2-5lb line is avarage for 6 lb ers

[@TheColonialKickass]

did you chum?

[@thisguyislevi5352]

SO AWESOME

[@nicolewebb33]

Yeah

[@fotiospapadopoulos739]

Does anyone eat carp?

[@yaochingsaeteurn6941]

better than tilapia. of course most tilapia in the markets are farmed, so automatically disgusting anyways.

[@CesarPerez-wn9we]

Yo nick the real fishingman we have here n the bay. I will love to take u fishing at my favorite fishing lake. The one n only lake del valle. Yea big mouth bass, big stripers, big cats, n much more. What u say nick? Will b a fun day n rippin lips all day.

[@TheFisherman78]

Nice!

[@CesarPerez-wn9we]

SORRY I MEAN REAL FISHERMAN OPS MY BAD....

[@chrisstidham9456]

my wife bought me my first ultra light rod spooled with 4 lb trileen i usally fish for catfish but im gonna try it out on some cats wish me luck never used ultra light

[@nicolewebb33]

Those were not big fish I've caught carp over 30

[@UnoBadBadger]

Nicole Webb Those are big fish when you're running ultralight with 2lb test.

[@ea16947]

Nick nice carp on ultralight I catch them in access of 15 pounds in the Chemung river in Elmira NY. I release them back into the river when I catch them. There are anglers who leave them lay on the shore to die and rot they are slob anglers not sportsman. Plus check out my youtube video Robert Gildea preaches. post a comment on my video on what you believe. Great fishing Robert Gildea Romans 6:23

[@jonathantate8103]

17:55 LOL!

[@davidwonder3633]

Small carp....

[@mpg0211]

I like your channel and vids. But the vids are way to long man. I dont have a 20 min somthng attention span to watch em. Idk maybe its just me

[@kane1498]

you shouldent really use anything over 2 pound tc for bass coz there only about 6lb and i fish for 30lb carp on a 2.5 tc and thats normal you amricans use 10lb tc rods for 6 lb fish its stupid

[@MaxBrains]

"Pound test" in this context refers to line strength, not rod power.

[@dodobirdiesSeveringVoid]

Makes sense if you fish tournaments. Bull dog them and fish the next one.

[@fireriver6104]

Maxwell no it's tc (test curve) which means a rod that bends 90 degrees for fish that are 10 pound or over.

[@warcraftwow5943]

Weird how peeps try to injure a fish with a 2lbs line. Bottom line use a 14lbs and fry the dam fish!! If not let it go and hit a sushi bar brah;)