Thread: DIY for better floats

Originally Posted by Lowellhturner

Am quite certain that in Europe carp are as prized as bass are here. And I know, have heard them called a `sewer bass` and worse, BUT hook a 5lb specimen of both and even if the carp doesn`t get a second of `air time`will BET the bass is back in the water while the carp is on it`s 3rd or 4th power run; and between the 2 will bet you land the bass; the carp is several times more likely to throw the hook, or just find the weakest link in your rig and..." BINK !" Not to mention have NEVER saw a 50 lb bass; hook a MONSTER carp and the F I G H T is on, and pardon, for most of us it would be 1 of those "YOU AIN`T GONNA BELIEVE THIS, BUT...!!!" stories where the fish broke off after 10 seconds...must`a been a state record bass! as the carp swims off sporting new jaw jewelry...

Oh, I'm convinced - I'm not prejudiced.
Ive caught them on the big side, too. I consider all fish to be "game fish"... you just have to learn new rules for each one's game.
I'll fish for gar, too, and you wanna talk about a fight! I prefer bluegill and catfish most of the time, but, if it swims I wanna catch it.

I know in central Europe carp are also prized as eating fish. Now some people will turn their nose up at the idea, but I know they are eaten. Your gut don't care what you put in...

Originally Posted by dahut

The issue may be that they aren't popular so you don't hear about them.

Bingo! :D

Here's the CAG site. They have a forum just like this one.

Carp Anglers Group – North Amercia's Carp Fishing Resource