Judostu

Thanks for the replies guys. For my first spot of fishing this Sunday i'll probably be looking to go with swimfeeders/swing tip using 4lb line and a size 16 hook and looking to net a few bream, roach & Tench. I'm fishing a place that's literally next to where I live called Old Bury Hill in Surrey, have you heard of it and is it any good? Re the Baitrunners, my uncle used them in his carp set up but I assume they are ok to use for the above set up i mentioned? thanks again

As the title suggests, I haven’t been fishing for about 20 years but have decided to go with a neighbour in the next couple of weeks. Looking through all my old fishing gear I just wanted to check weather my old gear is any good. I was bequeathed a couple of Shimano Baitrunner reels by an uncle who died several years ago, are these any good? Also I have no idea what poundage the line is. Is there an easy way of finding out? He also left me a couple of carp rods but there is no make on those. I’ve thrown away all my old barbed hooks and replaced with barbless but I also have a number of swimfeeders and swing tips. Do people still use these as this will probably be what I’ll use. I also understand that it’s now necessary to have a landing mat, is that right? Anything I need to consider? Thanks