Carp Fishing

[blackmaggie 3,376]

i think im going to give it a decent go next year always course fished so how much for a half decent set up i roughly have a figure in my head and does anyone know of any were that does decent full set ups and i dont mean argos specials or wouldyou buy second hand or new

[treecreeper 1,136]

I'd go second hand for most stuff, get better gear for your money.

[ferretman89 68]

All depends exactly what you want mate. You can spend £1,000's on carp fishing stuff once you buy the rods, reels, rig, hooks, pods, buckets, bivvy, alarms ect ect.

 

If i was just starting i would spend a few hundred quid on half decent rods ect and then just build it up from there

[blackmaggie 3,376]

thanks for the replys lads your right about the thousands bit ferret i have saw one set up second hand 3 grand not saying it was not worth it but not what i will be paying more around the 6 /8 hundred mark will that be enough to get a half decent setup or am i better spending a bit more after all im only just getting in to this side of it so i dont want to over spend at first thanks in advance for any replys

[treecreeper 1,136]

you should be able to get a pretty decent set up for that kind of money, now is probably the best time to buy with the fine weathermen giving up and Christmas coming up.

Its the small stuff that costs adds up, hooklinks, hooks swivels leads etc.

Edited October 28, 2014 by treecreeper

[northern lad 2,292]

Fox Warrior rods/Okuma reels A third of the price of comparable stuff Like treecreeper said should be plenty knocking about second hand now the cold/wet weathers here

[blackmaggie 3,376]

cheers t/c and northern lad thanks for the heads up going to look on ebay and go on the mrs facebook thought this time of year would be good or nearer xmas thanks again lads

[WILF 47,226]

You need to think about the type of waters you will be fishing and the type of fish you will be targeting, what will the fishing style be etc etc.

 

It's no good buying cheap mass produced jap or Chinese blanks if you may need the option of hitting fair distances with bags etc and the carp will all be twenty plus

If however it's small man made carp match lakes or gravel pits with fish in the 8-15 lb bracket then frankly you will get away with any old shit.

 

If it's overnights mostly on these type of places then your best investment would be in a decent bed & bag (as good as you can afford ) as you will be in and out if it all night and if your not warm and dry you won't fish to the best of your ability .........that's true for all night fishing actually

 

Is acces to the banks and your free time allow you to use these stupid great "pram hood" shelters or will you be doing lots of walking from the car park on the barrow?

If the banks are steep then twin wheel barrow is the best bet along with a lightweight brolly type shelter like a "Pioneer"

And if it don't fit on your back or the barrow don't take it.

Cheap aluminium bank sticks as they are lighter........stainless looks good but it weighs a ton and costs a packet......better to spend the money on a decent petrol Coleman cooker

 

Rod wise, if it's serious big gravel pit fishing then invest in good English made blanks like century or Harrison......you can easily get away with 3.5 lb TC as the actions are ao good you won't bump fish if you know how to play fish.

 

So basically, think where, what and when and buy accordingly

[THE STIFFMEISTER 16,089]

You need to think about the type of waters you will be fishing and the type of fish you will be targeting, what will the fishing style be etc etc.

It's no good buying cheap mass produced jap or Chinese blanks if you may need the option of hitting fair distances with bags etc and the carp will all be twenty plus

If however it's small man made carp match lakes or gravel pits with fish in the 8-15 lb bracket then frankly you will get away with any old shit.

If it's overnights mostly on these type of places then your best investment would be in a decent bed & bag (as good as you can afford ) as you will be in and out if it all night and if your not warm and dry you won't fish to the best of your ability .........that's true for all night fishing actually

Is acces to the banks and your free time allow you to use these stupid great "pram hood" shelters or will you be doing lots of walking from the car park on the barrow?

If the banks are steep then twin wheel barrow is the best bet along with a lightweight brolly type shelter like a "Pioneer"

And if it don't fit on your back or the barrow don't take it.

Cheap aluminium bank sticks as they are lighter........stainless looks good but it weighs a ton and costs a packet......better to spend the money on a decent petrol Coleman cooker

Rod wise, if it's serious big gravel pit fishing then invest in good English made blanks like century or Harrison......you can easily get away with 3.5 lb TC as the actions are ao good you won't bump fish if you know how to play fish.

So basically, think where, what and when and buy accordingly

 

 

 

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[northern lad 2,292]

With 6to800 quid budget Wilf ,Armalites will leave him nowt left,some of the cheaper models are staggeringly good for the money...over the years ive owned pretty much all of the top brands,including centuries,tri cast etc even had a pair of custom KMs but I must admit the fox warriors are of a similar quality to fish/cast with :yes:Bivvies are for fannies,get a 50 in brolly

Edited October 28, 2014 by northern lad

[WILF 47,226]

I use century but still have a set of 3 KMDTs........they must have antique value now !!!

But for fishing on top they can't be beaten, however the century rods are light years ahead.

I picked them up S/Hand for £450 for 3, invest in the right things and get the other stuff as you go along

[Kevj 433]

Their are loads of groups on facebook selling carp gear mate and northern monkeys is worth joining too their is always loads of gear on there for sale and you will get advice if you want it

[blackmaggie 3,376]

thanks for all the replys and kev thanks for that i will have a look

[treecreeper 1,136]

Carpforum.co.uk has a classifieds to but you have to be a member for a while before you can use it. There is plenty info on there though.