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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
A large, powerful fish that grows big and fights hard. Popular with European-style anglers.
Best season
May – October
Best time of day
Morning & evening
Best bait
- Sweet corn
- Bread
- Dough balls
- Boilies
- Worms
Best lures
- Boilies
- Dough baits
- Pellets
Recommended colors
- Yellow
- White
- Brown
Best fishing area
- Shallow flats
- Muddy bottoms
- Backwater bays
Fishing depth
2–8 feet
Recommended hook
#4 – #1
Recommended line
10–20 lb
Technique
Pre-bait an area, then fish still on the bottom. Be patient — carp are wary.
Where to catch Common Carp
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