Video: Targeting Monster Carp from Shore

The big, bad carp. Big as in “wow” and bad as in “controversial,” the common carp is a love or hate species. But at the end of the day, this outcast fish has gained enormous popularity from dedicated carp anglers, and those simply looking for a supersized tug. Visit the popular lake tributaries throughout Manitoba’s southern regions and you can get into some of these freakishly strong fish that Aaron Wiebe (below) calls “big, beautiful blobs.”

Hooking into giant carp is an exhilarating adventure that will commonly exceed every predetermined expectation. An immediate explosion of raw power, a prolonged exhibition of peeling line, and a grueling back and forth tug-of-war, that never seems to end, are all collective episodes that will be present during any given carp expedition.

As a species of convenience, carp inhabit a wide selection of creeks, rivers and lakes that are easily accessible and offer ample opportunities to fish from shore. Catching carp that are 30-plus inches is possible, with 40-inch giants setting the bar for the ultimate ride!

OutdoorHub Editor: Keenan Crow

Keenan Crow is an outdoor writer who graduated from Central Michigan University with a degree in journalism and creative writing. He has been writing for OutdoorHub for nearly five years, but anybody he is close with will tell you he has been telling hunting stories for far longer. He uses his experiences outdoors to write about things he loves - bow hunting, fishing, upland hunting, shed hunting, turkey hunting, waterfowl hunting, dog training, shotguns, ATVs and the outdoor lifestyle he lives in his home state of Michigan. Outside of hunting/fishing, he also loves to cook - especially with wild game - play golf and go on hikes with his yellow lab, Stella.