starting out in carp fishing

[jmilam08 193]

i want to get into doing a bit of carp fishing, went with my uncle the other day and since then aint been able to stop thinking about it.never really been into it before but the ferreting seasons out so thought id try and have ago, didnt catch anything but got a couple of bites and a go at trying to land some and now im desparate to get going.can anyone give me some advice on some good stuff to start out with and point me in the right way to get going.went on climaxtackle.com and the stuff seemed pretty good prices but i wouldnt no were to begin.any help.cheers.

[jmilam08 193]

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[Guest WILF]

Dont go mad to start with, 12ft rod of 1 and a half pound test curve or more, a reel that can hold a decent amount of 10lb test line.

Landing net (36inch min) and unhooking mat.

A shoulder bag to stuff it all in and your away...........a selection of bubble floats, controllers......some normal type floats and split shot.

Hooks sizes 10, 8, 6........forcepts and your away.

Sweetcorn, dog biscuits, worms, bread as bait.

 

Then get out and learn a bit of watercraft...............all the bling bling tackle can come after a couple of years if you want to stay in the sport!!

 

Good books to get hold of include........Big water carp by Jim Gibbinson, read any articles by Gibbinson as well as he dont talk any bullshite to sell you stuff.

If you can get a copy, The Carp Strikes Back by Rod Hutchinson is a good book.

 

Last of all, DONT belive anything you read in the weekly magazines.

 

GOOD LUCK!

[jmilam08 193]

Dont go mad to start with, 12ft rod of 1 and a half pound test curve or more, a reel that can hold a decent amount of 10lb test line.

Landing net (36inch min) and unhooking mat.

A shoulder bag to stuff it all in and your away...........a selection of bubble floats, controllers......some normal type floats and split shot.

Hooks sizes 10, 8, 6........forcepts and your away.

Sweetcorn, dog biscuits, worms, bread as bait.

 

Then get out and learn a bit of watercraft...............all the bling bling tackle can come after a couple of years if you want to stay in the sport!!

 

Good books to get hold of include........Big water carp by Jim Gibbinson, read any articles by Gibbinson as well as he dont talk any bullshite to sell you stuff.

If you can get a copy, The Carp Strikes Back by Rod Hutchinson is a good book.

 

Last of all, DONT belive anything you read in the weekly magazines.

 

GOOD LUCK!

chers mate, thats alot of help.well i probly will be into it ina few years because iv got the habit of becoming addicted and going over the top.cheers for the help.

[mackem 26,553]

jmilam,get yourself up to DAVIES ANGLING in the town,back of two-rivers,top bunch of blokes in there,and I got a discount on my Cat-fishing gear,failing that try Tackle-tarts in Ashford on Staines Road.Your lucky,you live a stones throw away from some top carp waters,Wrayesbury is only a stones throw away

 

http://www.davies-angling.co.uk/ntsgr/stor...d-257278-242418

[jmilam08 193]

jmilam,get yourself up to DAVIES ANGLING in the town,back of two-rivers,top bunch of blokes in there,and I got a discount on my Cat-fishing gear,failing that try Tackle-tarts in Ashford on Staines Road.Your lucky,you live a stones throw away from some top carp waters,Wrayesbury is only a stones throw away

 

http://www.davies-angling.co.uk/ntsgr/stor...d-257278-242418

spent all my time over the pits in the summer swimming in them and just f*****g about, shoulda watched me mates when they was all at it.are they alright blokes in davies angling because i was in there ages ago and they seemed like they couldnt be botherd.

[mackem 26,553]

They are always helpfull when I go in mate,which isnt that often now as I practice a different style of fishing,have a wander in and a chat when they arent busy.Join one of the local clubs,loads of them in this area,theres always someone who will help

[jmilam08 193]

They are always helpfull when I go in mate,which isnt that often now as I practice a different style of fishing,have a wander in and a chat when they arent busy.Join one of the local clubs,loads of them in this area,theres always someone who will help

alright mate might pop in there tommorow.hopefully get a bit of gear sorted out and get out at the weekend.cheers mate.

[mackem 26,553]

No probs mate,just dont overspend,I am spending about £400 this week,I told the wife £50

[jmilam08 193]

No probs mate,just dont overspend,I am spending about £400 this week,I told the wife £50

who much do you reckon i could be looking at to get started.350 pound more,only a couple of quid more then.

[mackem 26,553]

Why cant my wife see it as only a couple of quid more as well?

Hey,what about the tackle-exchange in walton,GREAT bargains in there,massive array of 2'nd hand carp kit

[jmilam08 193]

Why cant my wife see it as only a couple of quid more as well?

Hey,what about the tackle-exchange in walton,GREAT bargains in there,massive array of 2'nd hand carp kit

yeah think my mate said about that.gotta a week of work to build my kennels but i got this on my mind now,ill try there tommorrow mate.il let you now how i get on.

[mackem 26,553]

Thats where your going to get a decent outfit without it costing an arm-and-a-leg mate,you know how some Carpers MUST have the latest?This is where they part-ex them,drop in,browse around,see what he has in

 

http://www.city-visitor.com/waltononthames/fishing.html

[jmilam08 193]

Thats where your going to get a decent outfit without it costing an arm-and-a-leg mate,you know how some Carpers MUST have the latest?This is where they part-ex them,drop in,browse around,see what he has in

 

http://www.city-visitor.com/waltononthames/fishing.html

your a diamond, cheers mate.soundslike i might be ready for the weekend then.

[mackem 26,553]

Good man,let us know what you eventually get,hope you have better results than with the "Stanwell Netter"