It often seems like carp fishing comes with a lot of equipment, which can be a little daunting if you're just starting out. Once you know the basics, however, it's all quite simple. Read on for some tips. When you're starting out, you may be tempted to buy the cheapest equipment available, but it's worth spending a bit more money to get quality products you'll also be able to use as a more experienced angler. Better quality equipment also means you'll catch more fish, which is surely the whole point!
The rod is the most obvious bit of equipment you need and one of the most important. The rod you'll need depends on the type of fishing you'll be doing. As a rule, for light carp of up to 15lb then a rod with a test curve of 2lb is plenty. If you're looking to cast off to longer distances, go for a 3lb test curve. Medium action rods are a good idea for beginners as they're flexible but still powerful. Many anglers have two rods, but one is fine.
Also important in carp fishing is the reel. It's best to check out how the reel feels on your chosen rod as ideally these should go together. Also, choosing a reel is a personal thing so you need to feel comfortable. For good balance, the reel should fit the rod well. A reel with a baitrunner is a good idea. This means that you'll hear the line move when any carp take your bait, giving you time to react so the fish won't pull the rod into the water.
In order to catch carp, you also need a line. A good rule to work out what kind you'll need is to multiply the test curve of your rod by five, meaning that for a 2lb test curve, you need a 10lb line. If your line is too light then you run the risk of losing fish. For beginners, standard monofilament lines are recommended but, again, the type of line you need depends on which reel you decide to buy.
Expert anglers recommend that, if you're going to spend a lot of money on anything, spend it on some good hooks. Cheap hooks are bendy, breakable and aren't particularly sharp, meaning they're much less likely to hook fish. Get yourself a selection of sizes from 12 to 4 so all possibilities are covered. Also invest in some 1-3oz weights as these will help the trajectory of your hooks when you throw the line. Happy carp fishing!
The rod is the most obvious bit of equipment you need and one of the most important. The rod you'll need depends on the type of fishing you'll be doing. As a rule, for light carp of up to 15lb then a rod with a test curve of 2lb is plenty. If you're looking to cast off to longer distances, go for a 3lb test curve. Medium action rods are a good idea for beginners as they're flexible but still powerful. Many anglers have two rods, but one is fine.
Also important in carp fishing is the reel. It's best to check out how the reel feels on your chosen rod as ideally these should go together. Also, choosing a reel is a personal thing so you need to feel comfortable. For good balance, the reel should fit the rod well. A reel with a baitrunner is a good idea. This means that you'll hear the line move when any carp take your bait, giving you time to react so the fish won't pull the rod into the water.
In order to catch carp, you also need a line. A good rule to work out what kind you'll need is to multiply the test curve of your rod by five, meaning that for a 2lb test curve, you need a 10lb line. If your line is too light then you run the risk of losing fish. For beginners, standard monofilament lines are recommended but, again, the type of line you need depends on which reel you decide to buy.
Expert anglers recommend that, if you're going to spend a lot of money on anything, spend it on some good hooks. Cheap hooks are bendy, breakable and aren't particularly sharp, meaning they're much less likely to hook fish. Get yourself a selection of sizes from 12 to 4 so all possibilities are covered. Also invest in some 1-3oz weights as these will help the trajectory of your hooks when you throw the line. Happy carp fishing!
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