While grass carp might be reluctant to bite, once hooked they are strong fish that put up a tenacious fight and are known to jump. Being an herbivorous fish, the most popular methods of targeting grass carp include still fishing with dough balls but fly fishing for this species is becoming increasingly popular. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish:
The mullet-shaped head with a terminal mouth and no barbel, and coarse dark-edged scales are distinctive features of the grass carp. The dorsal fin, with 8 rays, is short and located at mid-body, above the pelvic fins. Paired anal fins are short and attached low on the body. The coloration is typically olive green to silvery white.