How Do You Fish For Grass Carp?
Grass carp, or white amur, were introduced to the United States from their native Asian range to control aquatic vegetation in public and private lakes and ponds. These fish can consume their weight in plant matter each day and can weigh up to 100 pounds. Like the common carp, fishing for grass carp can be difficult. Misplaced or sloppy casts send the fish bolting for cover, and few tackle shops offer baits that appeal to carp. But anglers lucky enough to hook a grass carp find the fish fights well, jumps often and is sometimes among the biggest fish in the body of water. A few days before you plan to fish, bait areas where grass carp are likely to feed. Open a few cans of canned corn and toss the contents into shallow coves, about 10 to 20 feet from shore. For a cheaper alternative, place a few pounds of dry feed corn in a 5-gallon bucket, cover with water, and place it in direct sunlight for three to four days. The seed corn is ready for chumming when it smells sour. Select a 6½- to
