I mainly target the basic sunfish,however I do catch plenty of other species while "Perch Jerking"! Myself and good buddy Rick Aka Catyakker fished a hill country river and we caught a few nice Common Carp. Five in all. Two of the fish were submitted for water body records with the Texas Parks&Wildlife. The fish were pretty thin (possibly post spawn) but did manage to put up some SUPER FIGHTS especially on ultralight tackle. We caught a total of five and had one that pulled the hook out. The biggest fish was caught by Rick which was 32" in length and weighed 10.35 Lbs. I caught a fish that was 29". The other three fish were in the 20 to 28 inch range. All fish were released to fight again. Fish were caught on worms in 6 to 8 feet of water. Catching a good fighting fish on ultralight tackle. It just don't get any better.

Banker Always catchin Nice work Guys

Thanks Fishbonz! Love hitting the banks of those hill country rivers!

Boy oh boy....Big fish on ultra light with 6 lb test. Takes a while to get them in, and keeping them out of the snags is, at times, something of a miracle. Sure is fun. Many thanks to the Banker to show me the way.

Nice fish Banker and Catyakker! No doubt it was a blast on such light tackle. Congrats on the records as well!

Thanks TXMulti-Species for the reply! Love that Carp fight!

always a fun time on UL gear.

Awesome job guys!

Thanks CoC Angler and pop r for the replies! Catching those great fighters on ultralight tackle is a total BLAST!

Thats cool guys and congrats to catyakker!

Thanks Yesenia for the reply!

Nice going Chuck

Thanks Andrew for the reply!

Nice fish!!

Thanks Addicted2Fishing for the reply!

Nice fish. Good job guys.



Side Note: How often do you target carp? Also what bait works best for you?

Thanks Curtis for the reply. I target carp usually three or four times a year. I have several good spots that are close to home. As for bait it's ether plane old corn or worms! Every now and then doe balls.

Thanks Chuck. I personally to do not fish for em but have accidentally caught a few while fishing for other species. They can take a kayak for a ride! As you have said they are great fighters.

Yes indeed they GREAT FIGHTERS for sure!

Hey those aren't sunfish. Stay in your lane...lol. Ok, great fish and congratulations on the records. Carp are one of my favorite freshwater fish. Keep the pictures coming.

Yea I know! I kind of went off of the road! Love that carp fight! Thank you Sir for the reply!


Side Note: I see you have a few of these fighters on the record board! Congratulations and keep up of the good fishing!

Nice fish. Good job guys.



Side Note:What time of year do you catch the most carp?

Carp and buffalo are some of my favorite freshwater fish...especially on a fly rod. I have caught a carp on a fly every month for the last 4 year lol

That's neat! Those fights had to be GREAT especially on a fly rod! Good job Sir!

Usually fall to early spring right before the spawn. Keep in mind I do not target carp but love to catch them for the great fight they give. On trips that I do target them it is usually from fall up until their spawn. That's just me!

Thanks Chuck. Looks like your carp time is coming soon. Fall and winter are right around the corner!

Seeing a lot of carp feeding at some my fishing spots!

Time to go catch 'em!

Yes it is!