Carp Fishing Articles
Welcome to the World of Carp Fishing
Sometimes, we get questions or suggestions for Carp Fishing Articles that don’t quite fit our other categories, such as Rigs, Bait, Reviews or Gear. Here, we answer the more generalized questions about Carp Fishing.
What Do Carp Eat? What’s the Best Carp Fishing Podcast? What are the Best Carp Fishing YouTube Channels? What is Specimen Angling? There are many questions newcomers to carp angling have.
Nathan Cutler
Owner of Improved Carp Angling. With over 20 years of experience fishing for carp, I don’t claim to know it all. I just like to document and share my experiences with gear and tactics to help others get into the sport of Carp Fishing.
Recent Carp Fishing Articles
Top 5 Carp Fishing Podcasts (with Best Episodes)
I recall only a couple of years ago, there were only a handful of Carp Fishing Podcasts. There is a definite need for more audio content, and it’s nice to see many companies and individuals…
Foods That Carp Naturally Eat In The Wild
There I sat surveying one of the many schools of carp as they cruised the shallows of a small inlet. I watched on quietly, not moving muscle, as small puffs of sediment rose off the…
Can You Catch Carp While They’re Spawning?
Carp Spawning – What You Need to Know Fishing for Carp while they’re spawning can be a very controversial topic among carp anglers around the world. Some believe that you should not fish for carp…
How to Record Video on an Aqua Vu Underwater Camera
A few years ago when I was looking to purchase an Aqua Vu Underwater Camera to record my carp fishing sessions for YouTube, I noted that the Aqua Vu HD Underwater Cameras allowed anglers to…
Best Three Brands of PVA Mesh for Carp Fishing
For many carp anglers, especially in North America, it can take a while to discover PVA Mesh for Carp Fishing and its many benefits. From preventing your rig from tangling, protecting your hook while casting…
What is The Canadian Carp Society?
Launched in the spring of 2021, the Canadian Carp Society is a group of like-minded anglers that have come together to help promote and grow catch and release carp angling in North America through engaging…
Do Carp Feed or Bite at Night?
Although it is commonplace in the UK and Europe, one question many anglers have in North America is Can You Catch Carp at Night? In North America, we do not have easy access to stocked…
Can You Catch Carp in Muddy or Murky Water?
I am quite lucky where I live, the majority of waters that I target carp in are crystal clear. However, there are a few bodies of water that are very muddy and murky. I once…
25 Best Carp Fishing YouTube Channels You Can’t Live Without
Here we are again in the frigid months of winter. Some of us are crazy enough to brave the cold and wet conditions in the hopes of a single bite, but for others, what can…
Why Do Carp Anglers Wear Green?
Ah yes, the much-debated topic, why do carp anglers wear green? On one side you have the anglers that wear all green no matter the occasion and on the other, you have the lot who…
Top 5 Places to Buy Carp Fishing Tackle in North America
Best North American Carp Fishing Tackle Shops When I first began trying to catch carp over 20 years ago, finding specific carp fishing tackle in North America was nearly impossible. Anglers in the United States…
Carp Fishing Underwater Camera – Aqua Vu HD Series
We’ve all been there, sitting quietly on the bank watching carp “BOSH” all over the place, wondering why we haven’t had any bites for hours on end. I would always double guess my strategies; should…
How to Keep Carp Alive and Healthy During Tournaments
When you’re fishing for carp, a situation can arise where you need to keep the fish in a safe place for several minutes or sometimes up to hours. This is unheard of with other species…
What is Specimen Carp Fishing?
This is a term I started to hear when I discovered how big carp fishing is over in Europe and South Africa. I guess we are kind of spoiled here in North America with the…
Do Carp Sleep?
This is a topic that has been of great debate between many anglers. I will try to answer it to the best of my ability from my experiences fishing, researching and raising fish in my…
Carp Angler’s Guide to Power on the Bank
Carp angling differs from other forms of angling in more ways than one. The main way it stands out, which was a shock to me when I first really started researching the sport, was the…
11 of the Best Carp Angling Shows and Programs
To me, carp anglers seem to differ greatly from anglers that target other species such as bass and pike. Carp angling seems to be more of an addiction than a hobby. I myself can’t seem…
How to Keep Your Carp Fishing Gear From Smelling Like Fish?
We’ve all been there, tired after a successful carp fishing session, slugging all your gear home and packing it away, only to be approached by your significant other about that foul odour emanating from the…
Why Do Carp Jump?
One of the most exciting sights and sounds that gets every carp angler’s heart pumping. The telltale BOSH of a carp breaching the surface. Any angler that has fished a body of water where carp are located…
Do Carp Feed or Bite in the Rain?
I have been asked quite often what conditions are best for carp fishing. Most carp anglers have varying opinions on the subject due to their past experiences. Some people fish more often on sunny days…
How to Find Carp – Guide to Scouting Carp Fishing Locations
I learned how to find carp when I was younger and worked in an outdoor environment. Luckily I worked and spent long hours close to a large body of water that was filled with carp….
Carp Tournament – Canada Carp Cup
The Canada Carp Cup. The Biggest Carp Fishing Tournament in Canada, or more aptly “was” The Biggest Carp Fishing Tournament in Canada. The event was cancelled in 2020 due to covid restrictions and no news…