I do very little Carping these days. When I do though it's surface fishing on warm days (like now!)
First of all it amazes me to see anglers with 2 bottom baits out when all the Carp are on top but forget this, I'll get to the point:
I usually use the beachacaster rig when using floaters. I very rarely see anyone else using it. I'm wondering why?? It has so many advantages. First you catch more, lots more. Also it stays put in the wind, ideal you're even slightly lazy. Also, if a water bird approaches, you can scare it off by lifting the rod, showing it the line.
I know it's a bit tricky to set up properly and easier to use in shallow water but it's not impossible in deep water, I've caught using it over 18 foot depths.
I it just unfashionable or something?
First of all it amazes me to see anglers with 2 bottom baits out when all the Carp are on top but forget this, I'll get to the point:
I usually use the beachacaster rig when using floaters. I very rarely see anyone else using it. I'm wondering why?? It has so many advantages. First you catch more, lots more. Also it stays put in the wind, ideal you're even slightly lazy. Also, if a water bird approaches, you can scare it off by lifting the rod, showing it the line.
I know it's a bit tricky to set up properly and easier to use in shallow water but it's not impossible in deep water, I've caught using it over 18 foot depths.
I it just unfashionable or something?