Carp are such a wonderful fish. Anyone that has had ever?thing right just to have a carp turn up their nose and swim away can attest to this. Its almost like they just laughed at you and gave you the finger. I love them! I chase them exclusively until the smallies become more active, then carp get only half of my time on the water. They are frustrating to say the least but once you get that take and the line tightens, its all worth it! Like hooking a car on the highway