How to catch carp, CHEAP and SIMPLE carp fishing tips

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This is a how to catch carp tutorial and tip video. Fishing for carp is an amazing time, they are one of the hardest fighting freshwater fish and a totally underrated species. In this video I go over the basics of how to get started carp fishing for the beginners who have never targeted them before. I explain carp bait, rods and reels, methods, and a few carp tips.
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[@Birdofthetacklebox]

Carp are so underrated! This video actually helped me catch my first carp!

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

They are very underrated, one of the hardest fighters. Congrats on your first carp

[@KGatLC]

Caught my first two today. Used homemade boilies per Luke's recipe on a hair rig. Learned a lot from the three that got away. Most exciting fishing of my life.

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

They are amazing to fight! Congrats on your first catches

[@StillWild]

This video is perfect! I'm definitely going to try these methods and Rigs next time I go out. Thanks for the advice

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

Absolutely! Go get em! This works for smallmouth buffalo and grass carps as well which fight just as hard.

[@destinedemperor7999]

Yesss! Go! & good fishin.

[@sandratomlinson560]

This is the best and most complete tutorial for carp newbies. Thank you very much.😮

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

You are welcome! It’s the video I was looking for but couldn’t find when I just got started

[@richreilly76]

Thank you for your video. Tried carp fishing for first time this past weekend.. Was a blast

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

Hopefully I gave you some useful tips!

[@davidfbarton5]

Great vid! Thanks for sharing links to products. Happy to see a catch and release carp vid. Sad that so many fishermen kill the carp they catch

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

Thanks for the support! I have a whole playlist of carp videos

[@nessajgp6384]

i usually don't comment on any videos but this video was quality, straight to the point and just overall flawless imo. +1 sub for you sir, tight lines

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

Thanks for the support. Hopefully I have good enough information

[@michaelgraves5188]

Great video! I started fishing for Carp last summer- I haven’t hardly fished for any other species since. I’ve been fortunate enough to catch so many 30 pounders! Amazing! Wooooo!❤️🙏😎👍

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

Awesome! Sounds like you found a great spot if it’s holding a lot of 30Lb carp. They put up some amazing fights.

[@romeo96gsr]

This is an awesome video! I used this to go out and try carp fishing for the first time...total success! 3 fish from 10-14 lbs! Thank you!

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

You’re welcome, glad it helped you out!

[@user-uo9sq4pp1x]

Nice 👍

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

Thank you

[@lancemacugayhawaiianfisherman]

Just getting into targeting carp been watching a lot of UK guys.

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

It’s very popular in Europe. They do things a little differently than we do. But we have similar methods.

[@j2d4oi]

Great video. All the info is good. I would only add to use barbless hooks if releasing. If you are keeping for food then go ahead and use barbed hooks or even treble hooks.

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

I use mostly single barb hooks, but a lot of the carp I catch gets used as bait for big alligator gar.

[@stevegibbons2197]

Nice looking park lake, reminds me of parks in California where I live.

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

I’ll have to make it to California one day to fish. Any big carp out there?

[@wardydoneuagain]

I like seeing people from different country's fishing for carp in there own way and methods. Like you're rigs are so different how we do it in the UK 🇬🇧

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

Thanks! A lot of the time here we can just put some corn or bread on a small j-hook and catch them. Basically no rig at all. But you have to step it up for trophy size. We also have buffalo here that are very similar. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYe6q6CvrKejaZY

[@wardydoneuagain]

Ohh ye I get what you mean.. you guys fish so different to us tho.. like how you put you rods up straight we use a rod pod low too the ground. It's just cool watching someone else from a different country fish a different way..

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

@@wardydoneuagain I feel the same way. I love watching a European fishing videos. Seeing all the techniques and gear. Lots of the reels I see are not sold in the US. Like the FOX brand, and some brands make reels specifically sold for European carp fishing. Lots of us do stick our rods straight up, but I think that’s mostly because it’s common practice to not use rod holders. Just find a stick shaped like a Y and use that. And bait runners are just now slowly catching on here, so having the rod jammed in the ground allows the rod to bend and not get pulled in the water

[@npcwill283]

The biggest aspect of carp fishing is swim location . Bait is rather less important to finding fish on the feed. The trick to catching more bigger carp is simply feed them more than you fish for them. Show up the same spot 4 times a week and give them a few cans of corn . They will clear the swim of debri and begin to return here more often. Build your swim first then enjoy trying to keep others away from it .

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

Absolutely. Prebaiting the spot is a fantastic way to keep fish in the area. Especially in lakes and ponds. I’ve recommended the technique in several videos. Tossing out feed the morning of your trip can also help a little if you didn’t have the ability earlier

[@npcwill283]

@@BitesandStrikesFishing Yeah I learned alot from Tim Richardson's books. Range cubes and corn its really that simple.

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

@@npcwill283 it sure is. Sometimes I’ll just tie a range cube to my hook and It works

[@npcwill283]

@@BitesandStrikesFishing I use em to help build a swim but after the swim gets going and that is what they are looking for . get the occasional massive buffalo !

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

@@npcwill283 I love catching buffalos. They are fun and underrated. My PB is 39.5lb and it took me 18 minutes to reel in. Every time it got within 10’ of the bank it would peel off another 50-100yrds of line and I had to start over

[@Con6lackfishingguy]

Thank you man hopefully I get one out there. Any tips for catching carp with alot of weeds at the top of the water

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

Aim past the weeds or look up a zig rig. I typically stay away from the edges and fish the edges

[@Con6lackfishingguy]

@@BitesandStrikesFishing wordddd man thank you so much

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

@@Con6lackfishingguy No problem. Good luck!

[@FinancialFreebo]

Nice video my friend!!

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

Thanks! I get asked a lot about carps so hopefully this video will help some people

[@FinancialFreebo]

@@BitesandStrikesFishing Lots if good basics buddy...

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

@@FinancialFreebo thanks. That was the goal. A video for anyone looking to just start.

[@jizzi28]

great video what size hair rig hook you use ? the link didn't work for me thanks

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

Thanks, I use small #4 size hooks

[@jizzi28]

@@BitesandStrikesFishing thanks for the reply I will give it a try

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

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[@chasehensley9415]

Great video but i set the hook hard but i use an altralight rod with 10lb test and for extra fun.

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

In my experience setting the hook hard has the potential of tearing the hook through their lips, but maybe on an ultra light you can get away with it.

[@ANYFINISPOSSIBLE1977]

New sub from fishbrain . We fish here in PA. Just caught a nice snow piggie. Such a great underrated fish. I use the same mix.

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

They are so underrated! They get a bad rap for being invasive. The same bait catches small mouth buffalo which also fight really hard

[@kevinnoakes4638]

Been Carp fishing in the UK for 35+ years , Moving to Illinois in May and hopefully looking for some advice on locations for carp ..

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

They pretty much everywhere. Some states try to eradicate them since they are invasive so you will need to check with the local state regulations.

[@voskamp7022]

I bow fish for carp. Its so much fun.

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

Hopefully you use them for bait or food

[@voskamp7022]

@@BitesandStrikesFishing we'll use them for compost and every now and then we'll use them for bait. The department of fish and wildlife in the state I live in does not want us eating them since they are contaminated with mercury. They recommend we give it to the wildlife like coyotes and birds. None of it goes to waste.

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

@@voskamp7022 I’ve never heard of using them as compost. That’s a pretty good idea

[@josephquinn7356]

Great information in this video. I fish for carp in New Jersey, and my biggest problem (holding me back from catching more carp), is the darn turtles!!! I’ve been researching using different euro-style rigs (like a zig rig ) to help keep my hook bait off the bottom. Any suggestions on avoiding turtles??? Thanks

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

Turtles and channel catfish will always be a issue here. In the UK they don’t have turtles. There’s a rig called a zig rig that allows your bait to float. I do not have any videos of since I never really use it. But that might help you

[@josephquinn7356]

@@BitesandStrikesFishing I’ve been researching zig rigs recently to get around the turtle issues, and just bought a couple pre-tied rigs. Haven’t had a chance to use them yet Thanks for getting back. You confirmed my suspicion that zigs could be the answer.

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

@@josephquinn7356 they will help keep the bait off the bottom but I’m not sure how well they will help against turtles. Let me know if you have any success

[@josephquinn7356]

@@BitesandStrikesFishing will do. Good luck fishing!

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

@@josephquinn7356 same to you

[@azgamer7681]

Hey man can you tell me where you got your whataburger umbrella ☔?

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

It was a special collaboration between Academy and Whatsburger. It was a limited time deal

[@Sourwhatup]

Just a heads up. Some states it is illegal to chum waters (usually specifically with corn).

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

I’ve heard that as well. Always check your state’s regulations

[@johnfros9736]

That's a stupid law

[@zedking5569]

Great video , I never had a good luck with carp , its always cat fish , they are way faster to catch the bait that carp , not sure if They scare carp off 😁

[@Sourwhatup]

They do. Catfish prey on carp.

[@ictofu8166]

Down where I live I have a river coming into a pond and in a corner thee are hundreds of massive carp all on top of water. I’ve tried bobber fishing and it didn’t work. Haven’t tried bottom fishing there cause there is lots of grass there. I really want to get one of them suckers.

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

You might try mashing a piece of bread flat, so it floats, and trying that too

[@sidmac9071]

It's funny you guys in the USA 🇺🇸 fishing for carp in the UK 🇬🇧 we spend millions and millions on carp fishing 🎣 do love carp fishing top video you can also catch carp on single bits of foam... we call it zig fishing type in zig fishing for carp are loads of videos in the UK on KZbin can't help but learn more all the best and keep on catching carp....

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

I’ve watched a bunch of UK videos and there is such a difference in technique from the USA. Most people here consider them a trash fish because they are not a native species but they sure are fun to catch. Bass fishing here is the #1 sport fish. Bass anglers spend thousands of $$$ on gear and rods and lures. It’s probably the most comparable thing to the UK carp anglers

[@sidmac9071]

@@BitesandStrikesFishing seen some of the prize money for Bass fishing in America your spot on mate its all bass in the USA and carp in the UK...I'm off to France in July to catch carp hopefully over 70 pounds as Europe has massive carp in Hungary 🇭🇺 thay go over a hundred pounds thay are massive carp. I've seen videos of carp over 40 pounds in the USA 🇺🇸 guys from the UK go over and fish with friends in the USA 🇺🇸 on amazing water's. In the UK we are so busy with carp you will have people all around lake's day and night fishing all weekend to catch one or two. Its growing so popular in the UK in the last 30 years it's just gone mental for carp fishing 🎣 I'm so envious of all the carp in the USA 🇺🇸 so much potential to grow the hobby. Keep on spreading the carp word its only going to get bigger over time I'm sure of it

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

@@sidmac9071 hope you land a 100lbs!! Carp fishing is taking off a bit here. They are so plentiful. We can usually easily catch them in our nets when tossing for bait fish. I think that’s one of our biggest issues. Not many people want to spend hours or money targeting a fish that they can catch in a net. But man, they fight so hard and get huge. I watched Fishing with Carl’s trip to US and was jealous of those big ones. We have such massive lakes here that you’d need to bait up for a week to attract them 😂

[@Metal_junk]

I’ve never caught a common carp. I’ve only ever seen one or two of them. I see grass carp way more often. There is a huge one I’ll occasionally see at my fishing spot. I tried pack bait but it never worked for anything except pond catfish.

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

Try some white bread balled up on a j hook. Grass carps love bread.

[@Metal_junk]

@@BitesandStrikesFishing Oh, I’ve caught one before, it was actually pretty easy. I fished out of a tiny neighborhood pond that had 4 of them. I tried to pick it up out of the water with my hands like a dummy and it broke me off. I found it a month later, dead, with the hook stuck in its mouth. Under 3 feet, but super fat, so probably 20-25lbs.

[@petewidows]

How do you cook them there to get the taste of mud out of them

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

I don’t personally eat them because of the amount of bones, but I will soak catfish in milk or beer overnight to remove the muddy flavor

[@trevorhoewisch4769]

How would I use this in a fast moving current? I see tons of carp in the water but can never catch them. Do u have any tips for what I should be using? I only have the rig where it’s a Carolina rig with a hook, sinker, and corn.

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

Fast current makes it hard. With moving water the carp will be moving as well. Look for slack water or eddies. Toss close to the bank where the current will be lighter. If that doesn’t help you’ll need to wait till the water slows down… or find a new spot.

[@jeffkrauss5582]

Something better than bread is a can of premade biscuit dough

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

I’ll have to give that a try. It makes sense. First time I’ve heard of that one.

[@FRENZYTACKLE]

What size jello is that does it matter?

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

Doesn’t really matter. I’ll use a big box for big batches of bait, or a small one for small batches.

[@FRENZYTACKLE]

@@BitesandStrikesFishing ok thanks so much

[@Hamman5]

In my state chumming is illegal. Do you need to chum to catch carp?

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

No, it just helps bring them to the area

[@Hamman5]

@@BitesandStrikesFishing ah, okay. Does using oily/smelly bait like something for catfish help attract them?

[@johnfros9736]

Another great bait is trout pellets I'm sure you can get it over there

[@dahookmob]

Dog food chum floats then use a small piece of sponge similar color as the dog food

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

Where I live the dog food attracts way too many channel catfish, but I’ve seen a lot of Europeans use it

[@pablogarcia2002]

Where it that lake Please

[@artmage2]

what do you with a carp you catch?

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

I normally release them back unless it’s gar season, then I’ll keep smaller ones for bait

[@dizelov]

they grop up to 100+ Pounds not to mention the thai ones 220+

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

I’ve heard that they do! Think the US record is around 70lb

[@azgamer7681]

But how can you tell if it’s a carp or catfish biting?

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

You’ll catch some catfish while carp fishing, they love corn and are scavengers. They eat almost anything. If the line gets pulled a few times in a row without a big take its probably a catfish. But I have landed some 10-15lb blue catfish with the dough bait before. So that makes it fun

[@markosik11]

Where is unhooking mat? UK carp police is watching😂

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

Still haven’t bought a landing mat, but I have had several European and UK followers recommended I get one. I’ve heard that in some places in the UK your not allowed to take the fish out of the water

[@coltonadkins7929]

IF YOU HAVE A POND WITH DUCKS DO NOT USE BREAD THAT FLOATS WITH YOUR HOOKS 😂

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

Absolutely 😂 I would hope people don’t want to catch ducks

[@coltonadkins7929]

@@BitesandStrikesFishing well my son sure did a swell job of it with a piece of bread. Didn't make his ball correctly and it floated and the duck took it. I had to sit on the pond shore and hold down this thing with its tongue hanging out and full this hook out it's throat. You ever seen a duck tongue? Shits weird. I hate ducks when fishing lol

[@johnlynch7834]

Don't use it around seagulls either

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

@@johnlynch7834 I would imagine seagulls are worse 😂

[@ultimatedriversofmachinery]

Not a big ball just a small ball but you put a huge ass ball

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

With the spiral rig I use I can cast 100yrds 😬

[@RLWelch876]

Wow! What's with all the "YALL"S ?

[@tonybr2469]

Are you using barbed hooks in the uk they are banned. So less damage .?

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

I generally use single barb hooks

[@dmitriykoltunov4261]

Wow, its crazy how much errors Americans do in their carp setup and fishing.

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

We do it very differently for sure. I wouldn’t call it an error if it’s working though.

[@dmitriykoltunov4261]

@@BitesandStrikesFishing True. Also American way is MUCH cheaper. In Europe we spend so much money on various mixes, etc, etc. This is because a lot of people fish for carp and you HAVE to go through all these steps to attract them. In US, very little people fish for them so they are very abundant.

[@BitesandStrikesFishing]

@@dmitriykoltunov4261 not many Americans target carp here. They are considered invasive and sadly some states have a kill order for them to reduce the population.