04-06-2012, 02:31 AM
[cool] I'm no expert but thanx for the compliment montanininnv... but I have to say, when I do target carp I have not failed yet.(knock on wood) chumming is definitely essential, bring at least 1 can of corn. my whole family fishes all day and chums all day on one regular can of corn. I set up different ways, "drop shot" style with the sinker on the bottom and a snelled hook about a foot above the weight. I use #2 or #4 eagle claw snells or owner #2 circles I snell up myself.. I also set up on a "Carolina" style egg sinker, bead, swivel, with about 18" of leader, same size hooks. I have even thrown a split shot 18" above the hook on my ultra light with 4 lb test. there is no need to cast out far only a few feet out should suffice. basically I cast out as far out as I chum. I just recently picked up a toy sling shot made for shooting water balloons and have been using that to get the chum out, thats super fun. I do suggest getting a strong pole holder or just hold on to the rod, cause when they hit they take off like a rocket!!! my son has gone into the lake numerous times after rods pulled in by carp. as far as a rod set up I fish with everything as light as 5 ft UL rod with 4lb test, up to 20lb test and a 9 ft medium/heavy salmon/steelhead rod. just have a loose drag for those powerful runs on light gear. thats about all I have.. if u want to get creative u can try making your own chum. I make a chum mixture of cream corn, kernal corn, oat meal, corn meal, strawberry exract or kool-aid. u can either leave it loose or add more corn meal or flour and make chum balls. if u have anymore questions hit me up for anything. good luck out there post them pix up[fishon]
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