Step back in time ten years or so and fly fishing for carp was exploding. It became so popular that it served as fodder for fly fishing films, spawned new guide services, turned previously unknown ...

Fly anglers are figuring out that carp is not a fish to look down your nose at. They are challenging, strong, accessible, and most importantly, flat out fun to catch on a fly rod. You don't have to ...

Learn the best baits, rigs, and hotspots to catch one of the hardest-fighting fish in a lake or river near you. They wouldn’t be among the prettiest fish. In fact, some folks would say common carp are ...

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 ...

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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 ...

It is time to vote for your Carp Angler of the Year!

She was big. She was beautiful. And boy was she popular with the fishermen. News of the death of Benson, the monster carp, rippled through the British fishing community. Enthusiasts used to flock to ...