There are two perceptions of common carp among anglers in the United States. One group believes that carp are dumb and that nothing could be easier than going after them. They believe that learning ...

I didn't grow up carp fishing - not in the traditional sense, anyway. Back in high school, living along the upper James River in Virginia, I was broke but restless, and every summer night seemed to ...

In the United States, carp are mostly considered “trash fish.” These non-native bottom feeders were introduced to our country centuries ago and have adapted and thrived so well that they exist in ...

Carp are an afterthought to many anglers, but their massive size and elusive behavior make them a fun species to target with rod and reel. Jordan Rodriguez Many local fisheries are loaded with carp, ...

Don't dismiss carp. If you do you are missing out on a fly fishing opportunity to sight cast to a fish that will test your skills, and once hooked, will put up a fight like a heavyweight boxer. Fly ...

Landing a monster carp is every angler's dream, but it takes the right carp fishing rod to make it a reality. The cornerstone of your carp-catching arsenal is undoubtedly your rod and while top-tier ...