Big Fish King Secret Unlocked: Non-Stop Big Carp Catch – So Satisfying!

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March 9, 2026

Big Fish King Secret Unlocked: Non-Stop Big Carp Catch – So Satisfying!

October 11th, clear skies, 4–20°C (39–68°F), north wind 1 level, barometric pressure 1008 hPa. Location: A reservoir near my home. Target fish: Crucian carp, topmouth culter, common carp. Water depth: 1.5m (4.9ft). Fishing setup: Adjust 7 eyes, catch 4–8 eyes. Angler: Me. Rod: Diawa Genki 5.4m (17.7ft). Float: 1.7g load. Bait: Big Fish King (fishy version). Line set: Main line 1.0, sub line 0.4, hook size 4.

Morning Chaos: Mandatory COVID Testing Ruined My Fishing Window

Ugh, first thing – mandatory mass testing. I was so annoyed waiting in line! Fishing only has a short window in the morning; miss it, and you’re just wasting time. “Morning is the best time for fishing” – same as “the early bird catches the worm,” right? After finishing the test, I floored the gas (safety first, though, don’t judge!) like I was driving a Ferrari. Finally, I parked, sang a little tune, and slid down the slope to the reservoir. The green water looked like it was waving at me: “Hey, you’re here, buddy!”

My Usual Spot Was Taken – Time to Explore a New Nook

I arrived around 9 AM, same as yesterday. The sun still hadn’t hit my usual spot; the shaded water was so smooth, like silk – wait, no, like a baby’s skin? Oops, got carried away. Anyway, it was beautiful. But guess what? My spot from yesterday (where I caught 3 small carp) was taken by someone else. “Stupid human!” I thought. But hey, that spot was too close to the entrance – noisy, people kept asking questions, couldn’t focus. So I walked further in and found a small birch point. Wait, who left trash here? I had to clean it up first – can’t fish in a messy spot! That’s a good habit, right?

Quick Setup: Pre-Made Bait Saved Time

Today, I could start quickly because I had leftover bait from last night (when I took my kid to Di Hu Lake). The weather was cool, so the bait was still perfect – even better for rolling! I decided to use a high-eye float because the open water might get windy, and there’s current and tiny shrimp. A quick trim, and the float sat at 7 eyes. Perfect! I attached a rolled bait, and the float sank to 7 eyes – wait, no, it sank because of the bait. I use a thin-tail float; is 5.4m rod with thin tail a challenge? Not for my “pilot-level” eyes! No glare today, so I can see 5.4m easily. Just as I was rolling bait to find the bottom, the float went black – a tiny fish! You’re too early, buddy! Not following the script at all.

First Catch: Small Carp, Then the Secret Unlocked

Float adjusted, time was just after 9 AM. No noise here, so I could focus: eyes on the float, hand on the rod. After casting a few times to feed the spot, I got a nice downward twitch. I struck! The line cut through the water with a “swoosh” – that’s a good weight. I lifted gently, and the fish came up. Maybe a couple ounces? Turned out to be a small carp. Okay, play in the bucket for a bit.

Another rolled bait, and soon another small carp – same steady pull, even small ones fight! Current and shrimp are a pain here; tiny bites don’t matter, you can’t hook them. I’m used to it, so high-eye float is key: 7 eyes slowly sink to 1, then I reel to reset. Catching bites in this mess is hard work!

The Big Fish King Secret: Pre-Made Bait = Better Results

After catching 10 small fish (carp and crucian), I realized the secret to Big Fish King bait! Make it the night before, not at the water! For rolled bait, it gets softer, easier to roll – no weird smell or hard texture. Overnight, the scent becomes more natural, so fish relax. That’s a game-changer! Saves time too. Don’t tell anyone – just between us.

Laziness Costs Me: No Net, No Pants, Big Carp!

Here’s the part I’ll never forget: laziness has consequences. The walk from parking to my spot is short, so I only brought a folding stool, bucket, and rod – no net. Big mistake! Let me tell you: slow sink, I struck – couldn’t pull! A little force, and the line moved reluctantly. I pulled it up, and a dark back broke the surface – that’s a big one! No net! I yelled to a nearby angler for help – he shook his head. So I had to tire it out. When it stopped struggling, I tried to pull it to shore… snap! The sub line broke. The fish flopped to escape. Quick as lightning, I stepped forward – squelch! My leg sank into mud! I grabbed the fish and pulled it ashore. My first time… getting muddy and almost losing a fish. So embarrassing!

I was covered in mud – no photos for that fish! I wiped off as best I could, but I knew the spot still had big fish. I had to keep going. Soon, another small carp landed easily.

More Big Carp: Smart Tricks Without a Net

After a few small ones, a steady, strong downward twitch. I struck – same weight as the muddy one! “Another big crucian!” I thought. No net again – what to do? I let it fight: it darted deep, then to shore, left to a tree, right to mud. I couldn’t pull hard – small hook, thin line. Finally, it tired out. I pulled it to shore, half out of water. I found a small stick to step on, grabbed its gills, and lifted it! Smart me!

Three more big carp like that – so much fun! Same trick worked, but bring a net next time! Also, three times I lost fish: look away, blink, drink water – bam! A bite. Fish are watching me, I swear. You ever have that? Science can’t explain it!

Final Catch: Keep Big, Release Small

Total catch: 20 fish, mostly big crucian carp (over 1kg/2.2lbs each!). I kept the big ones, released the small ones – “keep big, release small” is the rule. I dumped the small ones near shore (afraid of mud again) with a stick. The big ones? Stew tonight! Weighed them: 2.155kg (4.75lbs) – great for this reservoir, especially in fall when fish are fattening up.