Basic Guide to Carp Fishing Tackle

Choosing the best carp fishing tackle could be stressful especially if you do not know the basic characteristics of the gear. It is necessary to know the significant factors affecting the tackle’s performance and this includes the rod’s test curve, the rod’s action and the rod’s lifting power.

Carp Fishing Tackle’s Rod Test Curve

The rod test curve refers to the amount of weight necessary to make the rod end to bend at 90 degrees to the butt end. It is the measure of firmness of the rod. If the weight of the carp is 3 to 10 pounds, then the rod test curve of your carp fishing tackle must be more of less 10 pounds of pressure. If the test curve is lower than the weight of the fish, the rod might break off.

Carp Fishing Tackle’s Action of the Rod

The rod action is the representation of the rod’s bend ability. If the rod bends at the bottom 1/3 of its end, then the action is slow. If the rod bends at the uppermost half of the rod from the end, then the action is medium pace. And lastly, if the rod bends within the upper 1/3 part, then the action of the rod is fast.

Carp Fishing Tackle’s Performance

The carp fishing tackle’s performance is mainly defined by the rod’s strength or lifting power. The lifting power must be directly proportional to the strength of the line. If the rod has heavy lifting power but the line is light, the rod will break. The opposite of this will also give the same result. The lifting power must also depend on the type of water where the carp are. If the water is clear, the lifting power has to be low. If the water is turbid due to heavy cover, the lifting power of the rod has to be high.

Carp Fishing Tackle and Bait

To be sure you can snag a bunch of carp, you have to prepare satisfying boilies. Here are some recipes of savory home-made boilies.

Tuna Boilie

In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients:

500 grams (18 ounces) of finely ground barramundi pellets or trout pellets,

125 to 150 grams (5 ounces) corn meal, and 125 to 150 grams (5 ounces) approx of fine semolina.

In another container, mix the following ingredients:

6 large eggs, 8 – 10 liter (2 gallons) Solar Squid and Octopus Koi Rearer flavor,

4 or 5 desert spoons of tuna oil, and 1 – 2ml (1/2 teaspoon) Solar Liquid Candy sweetener.

Mix the 2 mixtures and make the balls

(around 150mm (6 inches) in diameter).

Boil the balls for three minutes.

Dry on paper towels and let it cool for a few minutes.

Chicken Savory Boilies

Mix all these dry ingredients in a large container:

300g (10.5 ounces) poultry protein meal,

150g (5.25 ounces) corn flour,

50g (2 ounces) bread flour.

Add few drops of dark food color.

4 large eggs and add it to the mixture. You can add some liquid sweetener.

Roll into logs and divide into the size you want your boilie to be. Roll into a ball.

Place the balls in boiling water until they float. Let them dry on towel papers.

Store in the refrigerator.

Make sure that you keep in mind all these basic things every angler must know. Now, before going out to fish, don’t forget to purchase the best carp fishing tackle and prepare the right boilies that will make your carp hungry for more!