Whats best food for carp and how long should my line be??

Question

The place im fishing is maybe 3-4Feet deep how long should the line from the hook to the bober be? and that place is full of catfish and carp what bait works best for carp that will not attract catfish? is corn better then worms or beef would be beter?Thank you people its my first tim e fishing

Answer 1

Corn is my favorite carp bait.  I like to throw some in the water 1/2 hour before I fish to draw the carp in and get them feeding.  Then I use a small snell hook and put a kernal or two on and throw it out without a weight or bobber.  Trust me - when a carp takes it you'll know it.  I've never caught a catfish on corn, but I have on worms, doughballs, meat, cheese.  With corn I usually catch carp and bluegill.

Answer 2

carp usually bite on doughballs and nightcrawlers. If your using a doughball, it would be too heavy for a bobber, so use a sinker and let it float from the bottom. And also if it is your first time, i wouldnt suggest going for carp. They are huge and put up a hard fight. Trust me. One pulled in my pole once.

Answer 3

You won't catch carp off a bobber.Anything carp eat the catfish will go for too.You should be happy catching anything.