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 ...

About this time every year, I start to watch the weekly weather forecast with a keen eye on the temperature. Sometimes, it happens faster than others, but it’s usually about now when Mother Nature ...

Carp fishing in spring usually means big bites and powerful fights, but this one was different. When the golden flash appeared in the water, everyone went silent. A giant goldfish in the wild? It’s ...

Fly anglers are figuring out that carp is not a fish to look down your nose at. They are challenging, strong, accessible, and most importantly, flat out fun to catch on a fly rod. You don't have to ...

Last week a Missouri angler caught a massive bighead carp that’s been certified as a new state record and stands to break the current world record for the species. George Chance caught the carp while ...

As the upcoming spring season springs us into spring fishing, it also brings us to carp season, to help raptors.