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Amygirl
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Need carp setup advice
I'd like to get into carp fishing, it's all new to me, I'm a bass and catty girl, any advice on a cheap but sturdy setup? We got some good bait, and a rig that is working, just the poles can't handle them. Any and all experienced advice appreciated.
I don't eat catfish anymore. One day I caught one, it was the most fun I ever had catching a fish and when i held him, he started talking to me. I respected that fish, and I promised him i wouldn't hurt his kind ever again, but crappies ..well, those are fair game.
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RE: Need carp setup advice
2012/03/22 08:11:53
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Amygirl
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RE: Need carp setup advice
2012/03/22 08:26:37
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Not as cheap as I was hoping but really nice setup, thanks I'll keep that in mind :)
I don't eat catfish anymore. One day I caught one, it was the most fun I ever had catching a fish and when i held him, he started talking to me. I respected that fish, and I promised him i wouldn't hurt his kind ever again, but crappies ..well, those are fair game.
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RE: Need carp setup advice
2012/03/22 08:34:50
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I use my flathead gear,( mh rod, baitrunner reel, 50-65 lb braid), in weedy areas that require long casts. But 90% of my carp fishing the last 2 years has been close quarters sight fishing in streams or near shorelines with light and ultralight gear. Got my first 3 yesterday on my noodle rod n 4lb test landed 2 more and lost another w a 7'6"ul and 3lb nanofil(these are only 5-10lb carp). I find it much more productive and exciting than the ol sit and wait.
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Amygirl
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RE: Need carp setup advice
2012/03/23 07:51:01
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I hear ya, not sure there is that kind of fishing around here. I dunno I used to live in Westmoreland county and there was a lot more streams it seemed like, could be wrong. Ha 3lb test? I'd be thinking "Oh shhhit" if I landed something big I'd be crossing my fingers the whole time. Why do you think I'm so obsessed with catfish? It was the one that got away!
I don't eat catfish anymore. One day I caught one, it was the most fun I ever had catching a fish and when i held him, he started talking to me. I respected that fish, and I promised him i wouldn't hurt his kind ever again, but crappies ..well, those are fair game.
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RE: Need carp setup advice
2012/03/23 08:47:03
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just start out with some heavier noodle rods. get a couple bait feeder reels and you're set.
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RE: Need carp setup advice
2012/03/23 08:51:45
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+1 cat gear and carp gear are 1and the same for me in most typical situations. Longer med or mh action rod, bait runner reels.
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RE: Need carp setup advice
2012/03/23 13:39:15
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amygirl, we should get together and fish.
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Amygirl
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RE: Need carp setup advice
2012/03/23 22:46:55
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Oh? Where you from? You mean like fishing girls united? 
I don't eat catfish anymore. One day I caught one, it was the most fun I ever had catching a fish and when i held him, he started talking to me. I respected that fish, and I promised him i wouldn't hurt his kind ever again, but crappies ..well, those are fair game.
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RE: Need carp setup advice
2012/03/24 00:24:10
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I use a 7' ugly stik pro lite i picked up at wal mart for like $50. its medium action and very light, really makes the fight fun
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RE: Need carp setup advice
2012/03/24 09:27:14
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That's an idea. I like the noodle rods but 10ft is already twice my height :/ I probably need to stick to a med action shorter rod so i can actually cast it 
I don't eat catfish anymore. One day I caught one, it was the most fun I ever had catching a fish and when i held him, he started talking to me. I respected that fish, and I promised him i wouldn't hurt his kind ever again, but crappies ..well, those are fair game.
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RE: Need carp setup advice
2012/03/25 16:42:14
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any med action rod should do, like sevenmile said a 7' uglystik lite pro makes the fight fun and it has plenty of back bone to land the big ones also i use 20lb braid and any 2/0- 3/0 circle hook is awesome for good hook sets as for bait the list goes on and on for those bugle lips
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RE: Need carp setup advice
2012/03/25 17:27:02
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Thanks for the advice moo, sounds like a good choice for a pole.
Anyone got any decent recipes for method mix that will stick to a slip sinker? I'm getting a really gummy mix with the oats that doesn't seem to hold up well enough to be cast, and isn't breaking up as well as I'd like.
I don't eat catfish anymore. One day I caught one, it was the most fun I ever had catching a fish and when i held him, he started talking to me. I respected that fish, and I promised him i wouldn't hurt his kind ever again, but crappies ..well, those are fair game.
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RE: Need carp setup advice
2012/03/25 17:52:21
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heres my favorite a loaf of bread, brown sugar, syrup, vanilla extract,hefty spoonful of peanut butter,and 2 cup of oats and an egg optional tho mixed it up real good and i find it better if you put it in the fridge it hardens it up a little. sticks to a hook go so i guess it would stick to a sinker if ur trying to use it as a chum nothing works better then a can of corn or cat/ dog food
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RE: Need carp setup advice
2012/03/25 19:09:43
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I was messing around with the mix and think I finally figured out a good one, It's holding up good to cast and breaking down in water. It's got a strong corn smell, I'm just wondering if you guys add any flavorings to the method, I tried vanilla but that smelled like cookie dough and the alcohol in it dried it out a bit, I don't really want to add anything liquid if I don't have to, any suggestions for flavor or just stick with corn?
I don't eat catfish anymore. One day I caught one, it was the most fun I ever had catching a fish and when i held him, he started talking to me. I respected that fish, and I promised him i wouldn't hurt his kind ever again, but crappies ..well, those are fair game.
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RE: Need carp setup advice
2012/03/25 19:24:04
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garlic salt or powder and thatll up ur odds of catching a cat i usually just shake some on my hand and pack it on to ur choice of bait, works well either way though for both carp an cats
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RE: Need carp setup advice
2012/03/25 19:30:44
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Can't seem to get anything but cats, lol. The carp were really active today too  Trying to stick with the sweet flavors, but apparently channels like cherry and corn too. Always seem to catch mudcats on the stinky flavors.
I don't eat catfish anymore. One day I caught one, it was the most fun I ever had catching a fish and when i held him, he started talking to me. I respected that fish, and I promised him i wouldn't hurt his kind ever again, but crappies ..well, those are fair game.
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RE: Need carp setup advice
2012/03/25 19:50:18
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i do alot of my carp and catfishing in the dog days of summer toward evening chicken liver, doughballs, and large chubs/shiners all work well, last summer in the same night i got my personal best for both 34'' 21# cat and a monster 35'' 23-24# carp fight of a lifetime, the shenango river is a real hidden gem in downtown new castle, also if u want monster carp that u can catch all day the spillway up at pymatuing is a gift from the fish gods.
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RE: Need carp setup advice
2012/03/25 20:17:29
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Dang nice. Sounds like you got some good fishing up thar. How do I call down them fish gods, I want me some, lol 
I don't eat catfish anymore. One day I caught one, it was the most fun I ever had catching a fish and when i held him, he started talking to me. I respected that fish, and I promised him i wouldn't hurt his kind ever again, but crappies ..well, those are fair game.
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RE: Need carp setup advice
2012/03/26 08:40:40
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try mixing up your mix with rootbeer or cherry pop. the pop helps it stick alittle better.
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Amygirl
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RE: Need carp setup advice
2012/03/26 12:45:44
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Ha, that's funny I actually was thinking about rootbeer drops or something, thanks. I wonder if some combination of salt, fat/oil and sugary flavor would work..they seem to like what we like. I've even heard chocolate and in UK i guess they use hemp, lol. Crazy ash carp.
I don't eat catfish anymore. One day I caught one, it was the most fun I ever had catching a fish and when i held him, he started talking to me. I respected that fish, and I promised him i wouldn't hurt his kind ever again, but crappies ..well, those are fair game.
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RE: Need carp setup advice
2012/03/28 09:27:17
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amy this is a secret recipe passed down through generations of river carpers,cornmeal,flour,water,sugar,vanilla and strawberry jello.mix together till you get a consistancy that it barely sticks to your hands? make dough balls size of your fist, boil water and drop dough balls in a bread wrapper in water and boil will make a crust on outside when done cool and go fish.pinch off pieces and form on your hook they stick like glue,they milk like crazy,they smell yummy wont admit to eatin the bait the oldman would swat me lol it is tried and true cant mess it up and it works. saw more lips than the maybelline commercial lol GOD BLESS mo ORIGINAL: Amygirl
Thanks for the advice moo, sounds like a good choice for a pole.
Anyone got any decent recipes for method mix that will stick to a slip sinker? I'm getting a really gummy mix with the oats that doesn't seem to hold up well enough to be cast, and isn't breaking up as well as I'd like.
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RE: Need carp setup advice
2012/03/28 17:48:29
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No secret mo!!!!!That is old school hard bait.......
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RE: Need carp setup advice
2012/03/29 17:36:34
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a 5# bag of corn meal, a big jar of peanut butter and start mixing. its a little messy a first but it will start forming up. mix to how u like it.
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RE: Need carp setup advice
2012/03/29 18:01:54
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RE: Need carp setup advice
2012/03/30 10:52:44
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it was a secret to amy lol not any more also whole kernal corn was also hot had to be the large milky kernels would fill up a#6 and a #4 hook over full with a slip sinker rig then would attract carp into the area with excess smashed kernals thrown up stream of where you are fishin also caught cats on both doughball and corn its good for both GOD BLESS mo ORIGINAL: carpin06
No secret mo!!!!!That is old school hard bait.......
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RE: Need carp setup advice
2012/03/30 17:50:24
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ORIGINAL: 1MOFISH
amy this is a secret recipe passed down through generations of river carpers,cornmeal,flour,water,sugar,vanilla and strawberry jello.mix together till you get a consistancy that it barely sticks to your hands? make dough balls size of your fist, boil water and drop dough balls in a bread wrapper in water and boil will make a crust on outside when done cool and go fish.pinch off pieces and form on your hook they stick like glue,they milk like crazy,they smell yummy wont admit to eatin the bait the oldman would swat me lol it is tried and true cant mess it up and it works. saw more lips than the maybelline commercial lol
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Thanks for the advice moo, sounds like a good choice for a pole.
Anyone got any decent recipes for method mix that will stick to a slip sinker? I'm getting a really gummy mix with the oats that doesn't seem to hold up well enough to be cast, and isn't breaking up as well as I'd like.
Haha that made me laugh out loud, thanks for the recipe, sounds tasty
I don't eat catfish anymore. One day I caught one, it was the most fun I ever had catching a fish and when i held him, he started talking to me. I respected that fish, and I promised him i wouldn't hurt his kind ever again, but crappies ..well, those are fair game.
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Amygirl
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RE: Need carp setup advice
2012/03/30 17:52:01
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Thanks for the tips guys very good ideas 
I don't eat catfish anymore. One day I caught one, it was the most fun I ever had catching a fish and when i held him, he started talking to me. I respected that fish, and I promised him i wouldn't hurt his kind ever again, but crappies ..well, those are fair game.
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RE: Need carp setup advice
2012/04/25 11:56:16
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If you are looking for a cheaper decent carp/cat baitrunner setup go with a Diawa BRI or BRI Plus Baitrunner Reel (about $55 and $70 respectively) paired up with a 7'+ Ugly Stick Med or Med Hvy. Add some good braid and you will end up spending around $125-$130 and have a combo that can handle just about anything in the state! Also, if you go the baitrunner route, make sure you switch to sinker sliders or egg sinkers and don't use circle hooks. With a big enough doughball you can cast a hook only with no weight or anything. My doughball recipe is flour, Quaker quick oats, water, vanilla, and Fruity Pebbles. I call them Rainbow Vanilla Balls. Always done me well. And beware, once you go Baitrunner, you never go back lol
post edited by Jefff - 2012/04/25 11:59:54
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RE: Need carp setup advice
2012/05/09 02:58:55
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I've always had good luck using the greasiest breadsticks I could find. Also, try mixing Flour, water, olive oil, salt, and a ton of garlic powder, then add some parmesan cheese. Seems like the olive oil does a good job of carrying the scent to their noses. I catch a good mix of channels and carp on this bait. If you cannot get it to stay on the hook well, try adding oats or crushed up crackers. I usually use a semi-cheap surf set up, and string it with 30-50lb braided line.
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