“Trash fish” inhabit a wide variety of environments, and the right carp bait will depend on the type of water and current conditions. These much-maligned creatures have long been treated as nothing ...

They wouldn’t be among the prettiest fish. In fact, some folks would say common carp are just plain ugly. These giant members of the minnow family were native to Europe and Asia, and were introduced ...

There are two perceptions of common carp among anglers in the United States. One group believes that carp are dumb and that nothing could be easier than going after them. They believe that learning ...

In the United States, carp are mostly considered “trash fish.” These non-native bottom feeders were introduced to our country centuries ago and have adapted and thrived so well that they exist in ...

For years, ice anglers were told they had to downsize to catch fish. Fish are cold blooded and their metabolism slows in winter, so we need to use tiny lures to catch these fickle feeders, we thought.

Lures with a funny name come out of hibernation for catching black bass in the winter. Jerk baits may not get a second glance when the water is warm. Savvy anglers resurrect them from deep in their ...

not be as popular as targeting other species, but it's a fun and challenging activity that's gaining popularity among anglers. and Pymatuning Lake is quickly becoming a hotspot for carp fishing ...

With the cost of everything seemingly rising, fishing bait is no exception. If you fish often or require a large amount of bait to catch fish, a hefty bait bill can quickly add to the expenses of ...

Wild Bulletin, Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fish and Wildlife: Spring is the time anglers return to fishing on Indiana’s lakes and rivers. Often that includes catching and using live ...