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I covered topwater in detail earlier in this guide so I wont repeat myself, but if you are heading out on a warm morning between late spring and early fall, tie on a topwater before you try anything else

A siphon or gravel vacuum is one of the most useful tools for water changes and substrate cleaning

Moving water often brings larger fish in close in search of bait

If the water is from one to two feet, some carp will actually feed at all levels of the water column in a five minute period

Timing is Important If you choose to fish worms, the best time to use them is right after a rain

I picked up a few other points as well