Thanks guys!!!
The venue I surface fish 'most' is a fairly large, tree lined, lake with an island in the middle. It holds carp 5lb to 35lbs.
So judging from your advice I'm gonna need something in the region of a 2lb to 2.25lbtc, to keep the them out of the snags close in. Also, about 10ft to be able to cast a long hooklength without snagging the overhead branches.
Any suggestions.........?!
I have a 10ft Shimano Forcemaster spinning rod that will cast up to 50g. I will give that a go on smaller, less snaggy waters.
Cheers again!