How to Catch Carp Fast Fishing Video

Almost anyone can learn to catch carp FAST with a little effort and planning.

Kentucky Afield recently featured a segment about carp fishing. Carp fishing guru Erik Taylor hosted the filming crew from the TV show at his home lake.

Erik demonstrates pack baits, hair rigs, fighting, and landing common carp, which are gaining notoriety as a worthy sport fish.

Check out the video online. It's a very good representation of modern day European-style carp fishing.

Steps to catching carp:

1. Get a suitable rod and reel: Almost any medium action bass fishing rod 7' or longer will work to get you started.

2. Find a body of water with carp: Spend some time reading the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website. There is a section that allows you to search by water and by species. While you're there read the fishing regulations.

3. Do a web search for "how to make method mix for carp fishing"

4. Search YouTube for "how to tie a hair rig"

5. Mold your method mix around a  2 oz lead. 

6. Cast your bait into a spot close to shore that is at least 5 feet deep with signs of carp. I like to cast out about 30 to 40 feet.

7. Loosen your drag completely so it free spools allowing fish to run with the bait.

8. When you hook a carp gradually tighten the drag as you reel in the fish.