A Michigan Angler’s Practical Guide Category: Boilie School → Marine Fishmeals Introduction Fishmeal boilies aren’t a European secret. They work here in Michigan for the same reason they work everywhere else: carp are programmed to seek out dissolved amino acids,…
2.75 lb vs 3.0 lb vs 3.25+ Test Curve for Carp: Simple Michigan Rules Gear hub: Rods → /rods/ Direct answer: if you only buy one Michigan carp rod test curve, pick 3.0 lb. It’s the best balance of casting,…
Direct answer: for most Michigan carp fishing, you do not need a 13–14 foot “flagpole.” A 10–12 ft rod in a sensible test curve (usually 2.75–3.0 lb) will cover the majority of rivers, ponds, and inland lakes. Go longer and…
Gear hub: Terminal Tackle → /terminal-tackle/ Direct answer: for most Michigan carp fishing, a standard lead clip setup is the best all-rounder because it’s simple, casts well, and can be set up to dump the lead if you get snagged.…
Gear Starter Kit for Carp Fishing in Michigan If you’re new to carp fishing in Michigan, you do not need a pile of “carp brand” kit. You need a few basics that land fish safely, handle weeds and snags, and…
How to Land Fish Cleanly in Michigan’s Hard Water Most carp are lost in the last thirty seconds of the fight. Not because the hook was wrong.Not because the rig failed.But because the fish reached weed, timber, rocks, or mussels…
Safe vs Fixed — What Actually Works in Michigan Snags and Weed Lead systems don’t hook carp.They decide what happens when something goes wrong. In Michigan water, that matters more than most anglers realize. Zebra mussels, weed beds, timber, rocks,…
The Job of Your Mainline (What It Actually Does) Mainline Choices for Michigan Carp Mono, Braid, Breaking Strain, and What Actually Works Most carp fishing problems in Michigan don’t start at the rig.They start ten feet higher up the line.…
Milk Powders for Carp Boilies — A Starter Guide An introduction for Michigan carp anglers Milk powders are one of the most reliable tools a beginner bait maker can learn. They are easy to source in the USA, simple to…
Mono vs. Braid for Carp (Michigan Anglers) The short answer Guys ask me all the time which line to use.Short answer: it depends on where you fish. Both mono and braid catch carp. The trick isn’t brand or hype —…