There’s something incredibly exciting about catching carp off the surface. As soon as the weather warms up, using floaters becomes incredibly effective for carp and seeing those lips break the surface ...

Carp are an afterthought to many anglers, but their massive size and elusive behavior make them a fun species to target with rod and reel. Jordan Rodriguez Many local fisheries are loaded with carp, ...

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 ...

Step back in time ten years or so and fly fishing for carp was exploding. It became so popular that it served as fodder for fly fishing films, spawned new guide services, turned previously unknown ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Fishing is a great hobby that can be enjoyed by anyone, ...

When world champion Mick Thill burst on to Chicago’s angling scene with his revolutionary ideas about European-style float fishing, he turned off many traditionalists. That’s because he made fun of ...