Mirror Carp are nocturnal species, best caught at night. Expect a good fight that can last up to 25 minutes, depending on the size of the fish. Commonly found in muddy and cloudy waters, the fish rely on their sense of smell to find food. Mirror Carp are unfussy bottom feeders and will bait onto insects, worms and planktonic crustaceans. For bottom feeders, ledgering is commonly the best method using weights, with the freedom of a broad range of rigs to be used. On average, a standard size rod with a test curve of 1.5lb to 1.75lb used with a fixed spool loaded with a strong, thin mainline does the job. When ledgering, most anglers use bite indicators as mirror carp can easily get scared, and it can be hard to notice a bite, which means moving the bait and using shiny hooks will not trick them into taking the bait. Being patient and waiting is the best solution as a sign of movement will put them off the bait. Once caught, they will be sure to put up an intense fight. Powerfully heading back to the closest weed beds as a safety point, the amount of strength used to battle the fish will depend on its size. However, leaving it to reach weed beds will result in losing the fish. To Unhook them safely, giving some time to rest before the procedure and having a general disgorger and a good unhooking mat is best to handle them. They are usually easy to unhook, as the hooks typically land on rubbery lips. Gently twisting and turning the hook out will work.