Adhesive eggs are deposited randomly and become attached to submerged weeds, grasses or other substrate. Carp are both bottom and surface feeders, and consume a variety of plant and animal tissue from mollusks to mulberries. Fishing Carp are wonderful, strong fighters and can be a challenge to land on any tackle. Carp can be caught from early spring to late fall, making it a popular species in the hot summer months. The two most common baits for carp are canned corn and dough bait.
Tests show that canned corn is probably the most effective bait for carp fishing.
Dough baits with crushed corn added appear to be as effective as corn. Fishing methods are rather simple for carp. The only rule of thumb is to keep the bait on the bottom. As far as fishing times go, anytime is carp time, but carp fishing in lakes appears to be best from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Don't forget other fishing opportunities carp present.