Oatmeal can be a very effective carp bait, but it does require a little prep work. European anglers use oats to create what they call “pack baits.” They’ll mix oats with water and flour ...

Continue reading See It A bait feeder—also called a ... it’s always smart to throw more corn, dough, or oatmeal in the area where you’re casting. Carp are scent feeders, so anything you ...

Tested and Reviewed Pre-baiting is a common tactic for carp, but it’s extra-critical in tidal zones. Lytle’s go-to mix consists of oatmeal, corn, and a bit of anise extract, and he’s very specific ...

To catch carp, cast out your bait, then prop your rod on a forked stick and wait for a bite. / Joe Shead Once you’re rigged up and you’ve got a spot, it’s time to fish! Carp fishing is a ...

When it comes to talking about bait application in carp fishing, the first question most people ask is, how much should I feed? However, there are so many more sides to this topic that anglers ...

Using the special “Purple Ronnie” bait, Fairbrass and Dale battled the massive carp for three hours before catching and releasing it. "We were gutted that Ron couldn't come on the trip because ...

Freshwater carp have proliferated at an epic scale in the Illinois River. (Courtesy of Madelyn Beck/Harvest Public Media) But one person's invasive species, it turns out, could be another's bait.

Often that includes catching and using live bait. Remember to dispose of all unused bait fish properly in the trash, as invasive carp could be lurking in your bait bucket. Improperly disposing of ...

Lansing — If you go fishing this summer, check twice to make sure juvenile Asian carp haven’t slipped into your bait pail. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and other agencies are ...

Courtesy of Waterside Fishery / via Facebook A bait feeder—also called a bait runner ... it’s always smart to throw more corn, dough, or oatmeal in the area where you’re casting. Carp are scent ...