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 ...

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 ...

Catching your first carp is a major milestone for any angler, and for many, it’s their first goal. Carp are prized for their strength and fighting ability, and in many fisheries, they’re the biggest ...

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 ...

Jorge Rojas thinks big when he goes fishing at Lake Fayetteville. Big means carp weighing 20 pounds or more for Rojas and his son, David, 8, on their trips most Sundays to the Fayetteville city lake.

Pick a fish, any fish. Everyone has a favorite, just maybe not the one you might think. Rainbow trout? A beauty for certain. Smallmouth bass? Arguably the most under-appreciated sport fish in the land ...