I tried sweet corn multiple times in this pond that 100% has common carp in it and couldn’t get a single bite and accidentally caught 2 turtles. I switched to bread and finally got 2 bites but I think I set the hook too hard and it ripped out of their mouth. Is this hook okay for carp fishing? Do I set the hook? Do I wait until I see my rod flicking at the tip from bites to reel it in or do I wait until the rod is bending? Would appreciate the help.
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How big are the carp that you are fishing for? I would suggest you google „method feeder“ and try to use this technique for carp fishing
The hook is ok but ideally you want the type with the eye angled slightly towards the point to aid hooking. That hook is a type we call a chod hook, a choddy. We don’t set the hook for carp, Ideally you want to use the weight of the lead to set the hook for you, if you don’t have a lead clip then you can use a running lead and tighten up to it and use the clutch on your reel to set the hook for you, alternatively you can tie your rig on to a swivel and slide a feeder on the line and use the weight of the feeder to set the hook then use bread or groundbait mix round the feeder and sweetcorn on the hook. The most important thing is never tie a lead of any kind on to the line as this would create a “death rig”, the line must always be able to slide free of any weights in the case of a break
Assuming you are in the US. Watch some content on YouTube to learn some things.
Learn to tie a hair rig.
Learn what a bolt rig is. You can use it with simple stuff if you don’t have access to European end tackle. Which, you do via the internet. BigCarpTackle.com and CarpAngler.com.
If your state allows chum, utilize it. Use pack bait as well. Free feed corn out to get the fish in the area. Pack bait can be as simple as a can of cream corn and some panko. Optionally you can add jello, whole kernel sweet corn, old fashioned (not quick) oats, sweet feed, peas, all sorts of stuff.
Loosen your drag, like a lot. To where it’s barely engaged. When the fish runs with the bait, tighten your drag and start reeling and playing the fish. With a hair rig you don’t need to set the hook like you are fishing a MLF tournament. The bolt rig and hair rig combo will basically cause the fish to set the hook on itself.
Have a net ready.
Eventually buy a landing mat for fish.
And most importantly, have fun.