Neal

As a newbie to this site and also I have had a few years 'off' from fishing I am trying to talk my missus into letting me come! Might cost me though

Sounds great I will take all u have got, SNATCH does sound a bit fishy though!!!!!!!!!

I have just read the review on this bait company, sounds good, too good to be true? Anyone had any experience with these baits?

Okies, ordered all my gear today, everything bar the kitchen sink. Must NOT let Mrs Neal see my credit card receipt when it comes! Glad to be back carping again after a break of about 7 years, 7 years of totally non fishing infact! Must take a couple of weeks off now!!!!!!

Actually I visited Bracknell angling centre today and the owner was very helpful, understanding and he listend. So, tomorrow I am picking up my new gear. I have two Shimmano reels that are capable of holding 4000 mts of line, I will need these as my local lake is about 100 feet across. They are also ultra light considering there size, which is about the size of a car engine. I also purchased two 30 foot carbon carp rods with a test curve of 60 IBs. These are also handy for storing as they break up into 25 small pieces, therefore no need for a large rod holdall. My optonics are state of the art, linked to N.A.S.A, they even tell you if the fish is thinking of taking you bait. I did decline on the bivvy, I have made my own, sowing together 50 or so old teatowles I found, I then sprayed them with a waterproof substance. Boilies are easy, TESCO value potatoes, tinned of course, soaked overnight in WD40. And thats it! Impressive huh? Seriously the guy in the shop lead me in the right direction and I am making a list, ready to order. There is a carp in my local lake, not big about 25 Ibs, but I have never herad that he/she has been caught. I have seen it showing off very near me, blowing bubbles ate me and showing me its tummy. I want it!!

Awwwww dont make fun :-) I am a little out of touch, thats all!!!! Hehe

Cheers gaffer, I am now looking at roads, reels bait alarms etc, like a kid with a new toy all over again!

Many thanks, I remember Kevin ________s very well! Welcome For the hair part of the rig, you may like to take a look at this article: http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/carp/hair_rig.htm Tight lines, Elton[/QB]

If you read my last then you know I havent been carp fishing for some years. Right a hair rig, lets try and remember. Hook length made from DRACON or some other material like that, up to a swivel, then you rod line with a length of tubing about 6 - 8 inches long, then a ledger bomb. Is that right or have I missed loads in the last few years???

I have not been carp fishing for some 8 years now, since all my gear was nicked :-(. I now have the 'bug'again and am looking at rekitting myself out. Trouble is its changed a bit! What is a fair price for gear now? I am looking for 2 rods, 2 reels, bait alarms etc. I dont want really cheap and nasty stuff, but then again I dont want to spend a fortune (Mrs Neal would kill me!). Also are there any good reference web sites that can refresh my memory on hair rigs/pop ups/PVA and all the other stuff I have forgotten? Cheers Neal