Thought to be a protein solution for a growing nation, carp fell out of favor, but the invasive species remains abundant in ...

And believe me, carp fight extremely hard. A common mistake anglers make when targeting larger fish is bulking up their line assuming the added strength will be better for fighting heavy beasts.

The common carp, found in many waterways, was introduced to the U.S. in the late 19th century by the U.S. Fish Commission. Spencer Fullerton Baird, the commissioner, believed carp would supplement ...