Thread: Catching Koi Carp

Originally Posted by MB

5/0! Try size 2, not 2/0, 2.

I was mistaken. The hooks weren't 5/0 or 4/0, still learning about hook sizes. Two hooks I used were 2/0 and 3/0 but I could clearing see those hooks were too big as one carp I saw picked up the bait and hook then spit it out and swam off looking spooked. Smallest I have is 1/0 so some time in the week I'll pay a visit to my local tackle shop

Something like a size 2 livebait hook (short shank, small and strong) would be ideal, but a little hard to track down. Forget light gauge, bait catching-style hooks unless you are using a light rod and line. These are easily found. 1/0 would work.

https://www.blackmagictackle.com/pro...r-series-hooks

Been having some success. They are clever bustards though. Some hooks spook them, some don't. Some lines and set-ups spook them, some don't. Some bait drives them crazy, some sends them running. And I'm sure some can see me on the bank which sends them in the other direction.
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Originally Posted by Russian 22.

We find it to be better than pilchards and mullet. stays on the hook really well and is oily enough to attract fish. Blue mackerel and skippies are too nice to use as bait!!

we catch them with bows and arrows, or a fyke net. works a charm.

Better than mullet! Heresy! Its works ok and it's a good use for a pest fish but........Nothing is better than mullet.

I have spoken.

Bloody things are ruining the lake in Huntly I duck shoot on..plague proportions and decent size as well.

Originally Posted by Got-ya

Better than mullet! Heresy! Its works ok and it's a good use for a pest fish but........Nothing is better than mullet.

I have spoken.

well well well.... let me stock up with some koi. take me on that mint ol boat of yours and we will see who catches more fish

Sounds like fun. We will have to make a plan.