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 ...

I didn't grow up carp fishing - not in the traditional sense, anyway. Back in high school, living along the upper James River in Virginia, I was broke but restless, and every summer night seemed to ...

Carp get mixed reviews in this country. Some anglers — more than people may even realize — are obsessed with them. If you assess these bottom feeders based purely on the sizes they reach and the ...

Carp are probably the most misunderstood fish in our local water. I’d venture a guess that the common carp is the most disliked fish that swims. Why? Many people dislike them because they label them ...

James Rabjohns loves nothing more than targeting wild and elusive river carp. Following a great result, he outlines how he ...

Say the word Carp to anyone that knows anything about fish and you'll get about the same response; most people think these fish are rough, junk or trash fish that are pretty much good for nothing. But ...

Connecticut crowned a new freshwater heavyweight champion after Rafal Wlazlo landed a massive 45-pound 8-ounce common carp from Lake Lillinonah on May 25. The fish not only broke the state record for ...