Carp fishing is very popular with alot of people, mostly carp are caugh for the fun and the fight, not so much for the eating because the fish tends to stay at the bottom of the river/pond/stream and taste alot like mud.

What to look for in a carp fishing rod?

Fishing for carp and selecting the right fishing rod is key. You can use a normal bait fishing rod for crap but there are many other longer and more flexible carp fishing rods. These rods can range from 10-13 feet. The carp fishing rod type should be a a fast or tip action rod. The majority of these carp fishing rods are made of of carbon fiber materials, this is done so the fishing rod can but light but yet tough.