What gear do I need to start carp fishing?
You’ll also need a peaked hat (to keep the sun out of your eyes) some gloves and a pair of strong waterproof boots with a good grip – walking boots or wellies are fine. It needs to be big – because you’re aiming to catch some BIG fish. Carp nets come in sizes from 36” to 50”, but 42” should be fine as a first net.
How do you catch a Siamese carp?
To fish for our Siamese carp we recommend the use of maize and boilies (bottom baits or pop-ups). The best flavours are fruits or shellfish, used in conjunction with method feeders with accurate casting to a set spot to get the best results.
What is the best rig for carp fishing?
The Ronnie or Spinner rig The first best carp rig, named after the inventor, the Ronnie rig seems to be ‘go to rig’ for a lot of carp fishermen and with good reason. Primarily used with pop ups, the Ronnie rig presents a buoyant bait just off the lake bed but that’s just the start of why it can be so effective.
How big can a Siamese carp get?
It may reach 3 m (9.8 ft) (although this claimed maximum length needs confirmation) and weigh up to 300 kg (660 lb).
What size rod is best for carp fishing?
12ft-13ft
most carp rods are 12ft-13ft in length. You should choose the length which feels most comfortable but bear in mind that you will need to be reasonably tall and strong as well as having a good technique to get the best out of a 13ft rod. In situations where there are overhanging trees, a longer rod can be a hindrance.
Is 12lb line good for carp fishing?
A monofilament mainline around 10-15lb should be absolutely fine for the majority of carp fishing, you just need to take into account the weight of leads you are casting, type of water your fishing and the size fish your targeting.
What is the biggest Siamese carp?
232lbs
The world’s largest carp was a Siamese carp weighing 232lbs (105 kilograms). It beats the old record by 10lbs (4.5 kilograms). John was fishing at the Palm Tree Lagoon at Chedi Hak, just west of Bangkok.
What do Siamese carp eat?
The Giant Siamese Carp in its wild and natural environment of Thailand’s rivers subsists on a varied diet of algae, phytoplankton, fruit and various other aquatic vegetation in addition to opportunistically feeding on snails, invertebrates and possibly live or dead fish.