The only thing holding me back from venturing out to try my luck for the first time at the Thames (I'm thinking of Hampton Court) is the very low water levels right now.
Is there any particular stretch around the Hampton Court/Walton area you would recommend for a complete river novice?
Also, any advice would be highly appreciated, I am pretty much clueless!
For instance, one thing that is bothering me is the tackle...can I use something like a carp style 2lb TC rod? would this kind of rod handle a 3lb lead needed to hold bottom on the strong waters in that area? (so I've heard)
Whatever you guys can suggest would be helpful!
Is there any particular stretch around the Hampton Court/Walton area you would recommend for a complete river novice?
Also, any advice would be highly appreciated, I am pretty much clueless!
For instance, one thing that is bothering me is the tackle...can I use something like a carp style 2lb TC rod? would this kind of rod handle a 3lb lead needed to hold bottom on the strong waters in that area? (so I've heard)
Whatever you guys can suggest would be helpful!