well they eat algae and weeds and such... be creative.

try that dandelion thing. maybe tie a fly that looks like a plant.

how would i do that? tie a fly?

I would find a hatch of flies that is in the lake at the time you see the carp. Many peoplem catch them, let alone on a flyrod. It is fun stuff, but difficult. Once you find the hatch that is in the pond, go by the flies from the local sports shop.

something i found, good luck, BTW C&R carp fishing, i hope your kidding[/align][/align][/align]Catching a grass carp on rod and reel is almost as fun as walloping one with a ball bat, thanks to this giant Asian minnow's propensity for performing marlin impersonations. (Yes, the grass carp is a member of the minnow family — the largest, in fact.)

When you target these vegetarians, however, they'll shy away from "normal" baits like kids eyeballing a plate of liver and onions. You'll hook more carp if you use plant parts for bait.
Take cherry tomatoes, for example. These are grass carp baits par excellence.
Impale one on a single, heavy-wire size No. 1 hook without a sinker, cast it, place your reel in free-spool so line plays out freely when a carp takes the bait, and voila! You're ready to catch carp.
French fries are superb baits, as well. And because they float, you get to enjoy the excitement of a topwater carp hit.
Actually, "hit" may not be the proper word here. What will probably happen is this:
You'll cast the french fry and keep your eye on it. Soon, if you're fishing a good carp lake, you'll see a pair of big rubbery lips sticking out of the water nearby, and those lips will keep moving closer until they have engulfed the fry.
This is the point where you set the hook. But be aware, if you set the hook on a short line, you could have a carp in your lap almost instantaneously.
The carp almost surely will jump as soon as it feels the hook's sting, and it will jump several times before you land it … if you manage to land it at all.
The biggest grass carp caught on rod and reel was a 69½-pound specimen from Illinois' Lake Petersburg. I predict, however, this record will soon be broken as grass carp are known to reach weights exceeding 110 pounds.
Where can you catch grass carp? Chances are, there are lakes and ponds near your home with plentiful populations that could use a little thinning.
Most folks won't complain if you thin them, either. In fact, some will say you're doing the world a favor catching all you can and ridding our waters of this alien invader. (These same folks love a good game of carp baseball.)

what is a good overall line poundage for carp, catfish, bluegill, and bass? also wjat is the best line brand?

Hey mm11,
Check out this link before it gets kicked off.
These guys aren't in your area but know what they're doing.
(Please note: most of them are anti-bowfishing. You've been warned).

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/postlist/Board/31/page/1

PK

i have caught a few. i have gotten them on small pieces of hot dog, corn, and small pieces of cubed deer steak.

i cant wait for summer to catch these things.
does any old rod and reel work for these? is 12 lb test good enough?

UMMMM grass??

Happen to have mullberry trees or cottonwood trees near the pond? When either of those 2 start dropping the grass carp will go crazy.