Carl_1993
Member
Good morning all,
I had a break away from fishing for a good 7+ years and have only pole fished prior. I went on holiday and found my love for the sport again and on my return, quickly bought a Preston Edgemonster Pole. I've been to the bank every weekend since with some good results fishing down the margin.
However, they've been a few carp which I suspect in lower 20s which just eat all of the elastic and I never see them! The easiest solution to this, would be to upgrade my elastic to Hollow and possible uprate it from 12 to 16 - 18. Albeit knowing this, it really got the fire going in my belly to start Carp Fishing.
I've never used a rod and reel due to starting the sport early and not having anyone around me that Rod and Reel fished so stuck to the pole as it was easy to transport, get down to the bank, put on a pre-made rig and catch some Fish.
I've put below my fishing shopping list (I already have unhooking mat, net, degorger etc)
https://puu.sh/ECyb4/2b222a415d.png
https://puu.sh/ECyaT/48b6a9f1bd.png
https://puu.sh/ECyaz/7b2d50a097.png
https://puu.sh/EBzCi/8dcb38e4ef.png
So really, the purpose of this post is: Is there any tips you could pass on to a new beginner? Also, is there anything missing from my shopping list which I should add or change?
I really do appreciate the help - the reason I went for the 2.75TC was due to wanting to feel the fish more, I don't expect to cast out far to begin with, so possibly a different reel would be better for the smaller lakes.
Look forward to all the responses!
I had a break away from fishing for a good 7+ years and have only pole fished prior. I went on holiday and found my love for the sport again and on my return, quickly bought a Preston Edgemonster Pole. I've been to the bank every weekend since with some good results fishing down the margin.
However, they've been a few carp which I suspect in lower 20s which just eat all of the elastic and I never see them! The easiest solution to this, would be to upgrade my elastic to Hollow and possible uprate it from 12 to 16 - 18. Albeit knowing this, it really got the fire going in my belly to start Carp Fishing.
I've never used a rod and reel due to starting the sport early and not having anyone around me that Rod and Reel fished so stuck to the pole as it was easy to transport, get down to the bank, put on a pre-made rig and catch some Fish.
I've put below my fishing shopping list (I already have unhooking mat, net, degorger etc)
https://puu.sh/ECyb4/2b222a415d.png
https://puu.sh/ECyaT/48b6a9f1bd.png
https://puu.sh/ECyaz/7b2d50a097.png
https://puu.sh/EBzCi/8dcb38e4ef.png
So really, the purpose of this post is: Is there any tips you could pass on to a new beginner? Also, is there anything missing from my shopping list which I should add or change?
I really do appreciate the help - the reason I went for the 2.75TC was due to wanting to feel the fish more, I don't expect to cast out far to begin with, so possibly a different reel would be better for the smaller lakes.
Look forward to all the responses!