I have been trying to catch a carp for over a year now and this is my first one! I noticed it's bleeding a lot and I am using a braid hook link to my hair rig. Do i need to switch to fluoro or mono to avoid this or is this about of bleeding normal/okay for carp? The last thing I want to do is harm or kill any fish. Thank you guys for all the help you've given me!!
Attached here is a video of the rig I have been trying to catch carp. I have been trying for well over a year with zero luck in north carolina. I mostly fish at lake crabtree if there happens to be any locals to my area that can give me any advice on spots around here I would appreciate it. I know there are common carp in lake crabtree but unfortunately i've never hooked into one.
I cast this rig into the water and have my baitfeeder drag completely open so the fish can run with the bait and my main drag is set to where it takes small effort to pull line out. I simply set my rod in a rod holder and don't check it for 20-30 minutes unless my bite indicator starts going crazy and I do not set the hook, I simply let the fish take its time and once my rod/line is going crazy I will reel down to engage my main drag.
If you have any questions or need to know more information to give me better advice I will provide anything as I am in desperate need of help
I am semi-new and getting more into carp and catfishing than I have ever been this summer. I have heard great things about mad katz, but also some not so great things so I wanted to ask if these would be a good buy for carp and catfishing with method feeder rig, carolina rig, etc using 20 lb braid? Are these rods any better than if I just bought an ugly stik catfish rod and slapped a penn pursuit 5000 on it? I really want to be able to catch my first carp this summer so I want a rod and reel combo that works well for that that is around 270 or less, and I also want to be able to go in store and buy it without having to order. Thank you guys for any help you can give me?
I am semi-new and getting more into carp and catfishing than I have ever been this summer. I have heard great things about mad katz, but also some not so great things so I wanted to ask if these would be a good buy for carp and catfishing with method feeder rig, carolina rig, etc using 20 lb braid? Are these rods any better than if I just bought an ugly stik catfish rod and slapped a penn pursuit 5000 on it? I really want to be able to catch my first carp this summer so I want a rod and reel combo that works well for that that is around 270 or less, and I also want to be able to go in store and buy it without having to order. Thank you guys for any help you can give me?
I’m trying to decide between these two rods and could use some advice, especially since I’ve never used a baitcasting setup before.
My main goal is carp and catfish fishing (like 90% of the time) using stuff like a method feeder, Carolina rigs, etc. From what I’ve read, rods like the Ugly Stik are actually designed specifically for bank fishing for catfish and heavy setups .
That said, I wouldn’t mind being able to use the rod for bass occasionally—but it’s not a priority.
Here’s where I’m stuck:
• I’ve never used a baitcaster before, so I don’t know if jumping straight into that (Vendetta) is a bad idea
• The Ugly Stik seems more beginner-friendly and built for what I’m doing, but it’s spinning
• The Vendetta seems more versatile for bass, but I’m worried about learning curve + whether it’s ideal for heavier carp/catfish rigs
Questions:
1. Which rod would you pick for my situation?
2. Is it dumb to start with a baitcaster for this type of fishing?
3. If I go spinning (Ugly Stik), what size/type reel should I pair with it?
I greatly appreciate any and all advice you can give me