upinsmoke
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Hi this is my first post so be gentle. I am returning to fishing for the first time in 20 years so need some help with what new tackle I will need to get started. In 20 years everything has changed, but not sure its for the best in some area's. Never seen so much equipment for just Carp Fishing, so is a bit of a minefield.
Anyway want to have a go at Carping. In the past I fished mainly rivers and some still water when you did not have to be a member of a club or payed for the privilege. To be honest I never went out for big fish,just enjoyed a day relaxing and catching what ever came along. I mainly fished with float and on the odd occasion used to do some feeder fishing. So as for carp fishing have not caught any, so thought I would give it a go.
I have one venue that I would like to visit its Iden Woods Fishery near Peasmarsh East Sussex. So If any of you have fished this perhaps you can give me some advice on what bait etc.
Right I have been buying some gear to get me started listed below perhaps you can give me your opinions on what I have bought so far.
Fox Carp Fishing Micron MX+ Bite Alarm x 2
Greys Prodigy GT3 Carp Rods 2.5 test curve x 2
Shimano Baitrunner ST 6000 RB Reel x2
42" Landing Net
Chub Classic Bedchair
Leeda 3 IN 1 Rod Pod Plus Carry Case
Carp Fishing Unhooking Cradle Mat Rigid Outer &Soft Inner
NGT Inline Method Feeder Carp Fishing Tackle set 15g 20g 24g 30g Soft Touch
Daiwa Sensor Bulk Spool 10lb bs
Well that's what I have so far. So could you please recommend a decent 2 man Bivvy. Also want advice on hooks, weights etc. I also need a decent reel for my float rod which I could also use on a feeder setup. Any help choosing a stove and cooking equipment, anything else I will need for night fishing please.
Thanks Mick
Any equipment help would be greatly appreciated.
Anyway want to have a go at Carping. In the past I fished mainly rivers and some still water when you did not have to be a member of a club or payed for the privilege. To be honest I never went out for big fish,just enjoyed a day relaxing and catching what ever came along. I mainly fished with float and on the odd occasion used to do some feeder fishing. So as for carp fishing have not caught any, so thought I would give it a go.
I have one venue that I would like to visit its Iden Woods Fishery near Peasmarsh East Sussex. So If any of you have fished this perhaps you can give me some advice on what bait etc.
Right I have been buying some gear to get me started listed below perhaps you can give me your opinions on what I have bought so far.
Fox Carp Fishing Micron MX+ Bite Alarm x 2
Greys Prodigy GT3 Carp Rods 2.5 test curve x 2
Shimano Baitrunner ST 6000 RB Reel x2
42" Landing Net
Chub Classic Bedchair
Leeda 3 IN 1 Rod Pod Plus Carry Case
Carp Fishing Unhooking Cradle Mat Rigid Outer &Soft Inner
NGT Inline Method Feeder Carp Fishing Tackle set 15g 20g 24g 30g Soft Touch
Daiwa Sensor Bulk Spool 10lb bs
Well that's what I have so far. So could you please recommend a decent 2 man Bivvy. Also want advice on hooks, weights etc. I also need a decent reel for my float rod which I could also use on a feeder setup. Any help choosing a stove and cooking equipment, anything else I will need for night fishing please.
Thanks Mick
Any equipment help would be greatly appreciated.
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