What Do I Need

[rooney888]

im 15 and last year i decided to start carp fishing. today ive finally got all i need to fish. ive got

3 2xl carp rods ,3 2xl carp reels, fox A pod, prologic batman bite alarm set , 3 rod butts, unhooking mat, weighing sling, digital scales, jrc bedchair and sleeping bag, bivvy, i got other essentials (hooks,boilie drill ,etc), items for coooking, bait, headlamps and net.

 

i need some help choosing my mainline and hooklength. for mainline i was going to buy some 15lb camo soft steel. im unshore what i should use for hooklenghts. what do you think?

 

i was wandering what else i also may need any pointers on what i should get?

[RUDD]

im 15 and last year i decided to start carp fishing. today ive finally got all i need to fish. ive got

3 2xl carp rods ,3 2xl carp reels, fox A pod, prologic batman bite alarm set , 3 rod butts, unhooking mat, weighing sling, digital scales, jrc bedchair and sleeping bag, bivvy, i got other essentials (hooks,boilie drill ,etc), items for coooking, bait, headlamps and net.

 

i need some help choosing my mainline and hooklength. for mainline i was going to buy some 15lb camo soft steel. im unshore what i should use for hooklenghts. what do you think?

 

i was wandering what else i also may need any pointers on what i should get?

 

2 rod licences

[Anthony78]

Hi Roony888,

Welcome to the wonderful world of carp fishing, and welcome to AN.

I don't pretend to be an expert at carp fishing as I don't believe there is such a thing. Even the so-called-experts are still learning so the best advice I can give is to keep an open mind and keep it simple.

As for mainline I would go for Diawa sensa in 10-15lb depending on the types of water you intend to fish. Obviously you need to fish heavier if there are snags/weed etc.

For hooklengths I tend to stick to 3 different types. Most of my fishing is done with Sufix stealth skin because it is so versatile. I also carry Drennan sinklink, and diawa sensa as my hooklengths whenever I fish lakes that have a braid ban. Obviously these are personal choices and Im sure others will have their favourites.

Hope this helps

Anthony

[Mark Quinney]

I would suggest buying a few ready made hair rigs to get you going, then buy all the ingredients and start making your own (between runs), its so much cheaper and more rewarding too. There is loads of stuff on the net regarding rig tying.

May be worth fishing somewhere relatively easy at first, runs keep the spirit alive. I have seen too many people buy all the kit and then sit on a super hard lake for ages with (predictably) no takes and then pack it all in through dejection, this of course keeps the second hand tackle market buoyant and means there are some bargains to be had!!

 

Good luck and let us all know how you get on...

[Severn Wolf]

Floats

[jeepster]

for carp fising, you need a rod, a reel, a float and some diawa sensor, a hook might come in handy too. you don't need pods, buzzers, bivvies and all that jazz! concentrate on catching fish first, then get the toys

 

oh, and welcome to AN!

 

you've found the best place on the net for advice and help. ignore my advice, except for the diawa sensor

[Tony U]

Rooney 888 welcome to AN.

What other fishing have you done before you decided to specialise in Carp?

[Guest josh]

im unshore what i should use for hooklenghts. what do you think? i was wandering what else i also may need any pointers on what i should get?

 

Ive found the new esp Strip teaze brilliant. But you cant go wrong with the Suffix range. Mono is one of the most underated hooklengths I like krystonite, Sensor, Double strength. i mainly use these in 10-15lb b/s

 

Also a very important tip is not to think that just because you are carp fishing it dosent mean you have to use BOILIES! Dont get me wrong im not saying dont use them because they are great, but many Carpers think they are a must, there not!. Lobworms,maggots,corn,luncheon meat, peperami all catch BIG CARP.

 

Float fishing is brilliant like severn wolf said. I like to fish in the margins lift method with lighter tackle and smaller hooks(Not saying its a small fish tactic though) Although this is about carp, I prefer to use baits like maggots, worm, corn ect. So that the odd perch or bream may come along with a few carp. I find this helps bordom. Remember a few bream and perch is better than a BLANK!!!

Edited December 21, 2005 by josh

[Gaz51]

You might try a set of hangers to fit on your pod. These will register a drop back or run. With many drop backs they won't register on your alarm. The fish picks up the bait and moves toward you, all that happens is that the line slackens. With a weighted bobbin holding the line tight you will spot it easily as the bobbin will drop with a drop back bite. Hope it makes sense.

 

To be honest you've picked a bad time to start carping.

Find your feet with day sessions first, catch a few fish through the colder months if you can to better your technique. Don't target the biggies yet, get used to catching and landing moderate fish.

 

Come summer you'll have a bit of know how to go for the larger fish and decided which baits suit your style of fishing.

As Josh recommended don't discount the humble maggot, especially in the colder months. Present a good few on a good hook or hair rig and you may be in with a chance.

[DJMCJERICO]

Floats

 

Thats what i was thinking.

 

Why do you need stuff for cooking to catch carp?