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many thanks to all for your answers.i have never caught a carp yet but 10 years back i caught lots of tench plenty of bream. i think tench a lovely fish cheers all im back

whats the best way to pick up a carp for photographs and how long is it recommended to safely keep a carp out of water before returning it to the water im back

many thanks tony tinca, i will take on board your suggestions and definatly try out what you say.cheers im back

I am starting back to fishing next month (new license day) after a 10 year break.I am making my float rigs myself at home. can anyone please tell me what length i should make the float line as i expect i will go to a lot of strange waters to catch fish. If i set it up for six feet i may find the water are 12 feet and visa versa set it up for 12 feet on a six foot water. Or does it all depend on the type of floats i buy. Also can any one tell me if i buy a bridgwater (somerset) license what waters am i limited to as i dont want to stray onto a water and be told by a bailiff i cant fish there. hope someone can help me please. many thanks-im back

many thanks for that i went on ebay and ordered one right away.hopefully i will get some joy out of the item you suggested im back

after 10 years i am back to fishing.i had to restart getting all my fishing gear as i had sold it years ago.prices are up now so its a bit of a struggle getting everything but i am nearly there.i prefer to pole fish so i am finding things a little difficult putting dust shot on the line. still hope to start when the new licence are out.tight lines to all fisher menand women

hi everyone i am back to fishing after a 10 year break. getting old now (60) my eyes for reading work are bad. perfect for distance. my problem is that when i am setting up a pole rig i have a lot of difficulty seeing dust shot.(No 10)and putting the line on the shot is hard. can any one recommend a cheap magnifying glass with a light and on a stand.thanks for any help in advance that i may receive. im back