Category: Carp
How quickly do mirror carp grow?
July 26, 2021, 10:27, asked: FRV Muskies Inc. Chapter 39
If the water temperature is suitable, its many forms and strains can attain an individual weight of about 0.2–0.3 kg, 1–1.2 kg and 2.5–3.5 kg within about 2–3, 5–7 and 10–14 months, respectively....
Can you have too many grass carp?
July 26, 2021, 09:41, asked: Domonic James
Too many grass carp can quickly lead to even more and difficult problems. They are also a lot of fun to watch and grow to look like silver torpedoes in the water. The Pond Boss Forum gets lots of questions about algae, weeds, and other desired and undesired growth in ponds....
What hooks should I use for carp?
July 26, 2021, 03:33, asked: Denis Rossignol
The best carp fishing hooks are #4 or #6 circle hooks. Some Europeans prefer #8 circle hooks for their smaller more indiscreet size....
Why is grass carp bad?
July 26, 2021, 02:17, asked: Brandon Webster
Grass carp can damage or destroy native wildlife and fish habitats by removing aquatic plants and indirectly causing increased water turbidity....
Why are my grass carp dying?
July 25, 2021, 20:25, asked: Niko Lianopoulos
Some fish kills are caused by the decaying of plant material such as grass clippings, treating of algae, or aquatic herbicides. ... If your pond has grass carp over a few years old these are the typically the first to die and would be the best warning sign of a fish kill beginning....
How long does it take for a carp to reach 20lb?
July 25, 2021, 16:32, asked: Ted Baker
Believe it or not, under the RIGHT conditions indoors, it is possible to rear a carp from an egg to 20lb in between 11-13 months! After about 12-14 years growth slows, and true growth (i.e. in length) usually ceases at ages of 15-20 years....
What is carp favorite food?
July 25, 2021, 14:24, asked: Rex Reynolds IV
Carp eat a variety of foods. They favor insects, aquatic worms, crustaceans, and mollusks, but also consume algae and other plant matter. Due to this diverse diet, a variety of carp baits trip their triggers, from natural offerings to homemade doughbaits and mass-produced softbaits, dips, boilies, and such....
Do carp see lines?
July 25, 2021, 13:39, asked: Ted Baker
Fact one: carp don't like line, whether they can see it or not. Watch them swimming down the edge in front of your rods and if they see your line sometimes they speed up and whiz past it, or other times they will actually turn around and go back....
Can you catch carp with a bobber?
July 25, 2021, 11:48, asked: Célyka Bernier-Demers
With a bobber and with carp, you should set the hook the second the float moves. One trick is to use a bobber or float that is the correct size to just barely float the offering off the bottom. You want the fish to be able to take the bait without feeling any resistance....
How deep should I fish for carp?
July 25, 2021, 11:14, asked: Dennis BomBom Fishing ?? ??
Many fisheries have a rule on how shallow you can fish, so for this approach so you may be limited. However, in 2ft of water, 12ins or a little less is ideal for putting the hookbait into midwater. I find that you rarely catch carp just inches deep unless they are actively slurping at the bait on the surface....