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Originally Posted by wiganstu

some very good advice there mate ,

all i would add is to make sure you have a decent clutch on your chosen reel , if you connect with a decent barbel , it WILL get tested

you sound like i did 6 or 7 years ago , thing is i didnt go back to proper carp fishing again as the mobile type of fishing i encountered suited me down to the ground , the rivers have got me now

minimum of tackle , 1 rod , small chair or unhooking mat to sit on , landing net , few bits of terminal and bait in a small stalking bag and your away , no barrows , beds , sleeping bags , pods etc , total freedom

good luck and enjoy

my reels are ss 2600's that i use for floater fishing would of liked some shimano's with fighting drag on but cant justify buying another 2 reels, dont get me wrong i still love taking all my gear carping and getting away for a few days, just a bit sick of crowded banks and really looking forward to travelling light and fishing for another species thats new to me and hopefully get the bug for that aswell! and enjoying it along the way. cheers gary.