Common
Name: Common Carp
Other
Names: -
Scientific Name:
Cyprinus carpio
Length: Up
to 20 - 90 cm.
Weight:
Average weight of 5 - 15kg
Habitat:
Common Carp can be
found in rivers, cannals, lakes, dams etc.
Distribution:
Widespread from South Africa.
Bait:
Will accept a variety of baits such as sweetcorn, maggots, luncheon
meat, pepperoni, tiger nuts, pellets and other natural or processed
baits.
Description:
Light brown colour, mottled black or brown. This large fish can be
identified by its scale pattern.
Fishing Strategy: This species is common with
many anglers as it is easy to catch. Many young anglers enjoy catching
them.
Eating Quality: Excellent eating
Tackle:
Tackle
can be light rods and light line with float for the smaller carps
For
specimen or larger carps, strong line such as between15/20 lbs breaking
strain is required with big
strong sharp hooks size 4/8 UK size. Using a bolt rig leadgered with
hair rig.
- Be prepared for large, heavy specimens
- Due to the species large size - care must be
taken when handling the fish.
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