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Old 07-17-2011, 04:28 AM
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Default Re: help me catch a carp.

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Originally Posted by mad_skillz
i went carp fishing today with corn.i got many strikes but no fish.it almost seemed like they where suckin it in and just spitting it.and then they would take my bait.i was just using a regular size 4 hook and a weight about a foot and a half above the hook.is there special hooks i need or am i doing something wrong?when i had the fish i always had slack in the line.am i supposed to keep it tight for when they take it.
try a size 8 or even 10 hook they can feel bigger hooks and use no weight if possible
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