Help To beginer Please.

[Youngy]

Just finished buying my carp equipment and I'm nearly ready to go Just need some advice on end tackle and bait and wether to use PVA bags or Korda Webbing should I use pellets or whatever.

I'm going fishing on tuesday and need to buy end tackle and bait please could you give me some advice please. I'm fishing a local small dam in st. helens its maybe only 2 acres I dont know how its fishing but after a quick reccy mission last night it was alive bubbles every where and fish topping obviously dosent mean I'm going to catch but its a start only going from 5am till maybe 4pm because the footy's on (COME ON ENGLAND!!).

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

Regards Paul.

[TheDoctor46]

Well first of all cogratulations on joining the ranks of us carp anglers

Personally i use pva bags when i'm using pellets/boilies, and pva string for boilies, if the water you are fishing has a stack of bream in i would not bother with pellets or else you will get bombed out with them (usually).

The end tackle bit, its up to you but just make sure its a safe rig where the lead can slip off if you do get snapped, forgive me for saying this and no disrespect to you, but with you being a beginner have you been shown safety clips etc... ?

Finally just use a standard hair rig start tying some at home get used to it knotless knots etc then progress onto other stuff.

But at the end of the day matey its up to you hope this helps

Daz.

Heres my top ten tips matey

1 Try to locate some fish before deciding which swim to fish .
2 Use small amounts of bait to increase the chances of a pick up.
3 Dont get bogged down with technicalities, at this time of year any bait and both solid and mesh bags will catch fish!
4 Aim to catch 1 fish at a time!
5 Dont forget to observe nearby features pads/trees for fish activity. Try applying a little bait where you can watch it!
6 If fish show elsewhere on the lake dont be afraid to move (just do it quietly to avoid disturbing fish and anglers)
7 If you are fishing close in try slack lining
8 Remember to set and test your drag before casting.
9 Ensure rods are secure in the rests. You dont want a rod flying off when you do get your take
10 Enjoy yourself

[robnichol]

I would give the baillif a ring mate with regards to bait. in general they are quite forthcomimng with usefull information. I would keep everything nice and simple with regards to rigs, as thedoctor46 said, make sure its safe. i would have a look at some of the korda stuff mate, i used it when i started carping about 12 months ago and used it untill i felt confident in tying everything myself. Also i would have a look at some of the pretied hooklinks as i have a couple in my tacklebox for those days where i can't be a***d to tie one for my self! i like the fox ones, they are pretty sound and have quite a good range out. Hope that helps

[Blue]

Originally Posted by Phil highlander

Heres my top ten tips matey

4 Aim to catch 1 fish at a time!
10 Enjoy yourself

Good advice Phil.

The worst thing you can do is pile bait in somewhere you've not fished before. Once that baits in, you cant take it out, but you can always add to a swim if need be.

as my dear old dad used to say ' keep your hand out of the bucket' if only he could see how much hemp i use in a season now !

[Youngy]

Many thanks fellas will give you an update on tuesday night and any pics if possible (or maybe not) Also I've just got 2 of the new fox stratos 10000 reels and was thinking of going with the Fox soft steel line 12lb what u guys think.

I had a quick look round the water after I posted my question an its got a good stock of bream and tench and chub so I think I will give the pellets a miss, what u guys think of the stick with the dynamite bait and korda funnel web u guys think this will attract the nusence fish aswell.

I was thinking about the tigga link and black stealth as a hook link and a korda hook.

Again thanks guys.

Originally Posted by Youngy

u guys think this will attract the nusence fish aswell ?

Dont worry about the nuisance fish..............its all good experience........
and if the nuicances are getting hooked then your doing little wrong mate..............just a matter of time

[Bet]

Fox soft steel line 12lb

Hi matey ,I've just switched from 12lb soft steel seemed to have alot of problems with my last couple of batchs,poor knot strength and memory issues prompted me to change.A mate of mine had similar problems with it.Daiwa sensors sound matey and wont break the bank.

[robnichol]

Originally Posted by bet

Daiwa sensors sound matey and wont break the bank.

I will second that, i use it and haven't had any problems mate, quality gear!

DAIWA SENSOR ive been on it for over 9 years..........ive tried other lines in that time but nothing compares for quality and value !

[bash]

Daiwa sensorall the way !

Check your hook is still as sharp as those in the packet after every fish....if its not, change it for a sharp 1. Usually thinking " that will do" , wont !!

[shaun]

Originally Posted by Youngy

Just finished buying my carp equipment and I'm nearly ready to go Just need some advice on end tackle and bait and wether to use PVA bags or Korda Webbing should I use pellets or whatever.

I'm going fishing on tuesday and need to buy end tackle and bait please could you give me some advice please. I'm fishing a local small dam in st. helens its maybe only 2 acres I dont know how its fishing but after a quick reccy mission last night it was alive bubbles every where and fish topping obviously dosent mean I'm going to catch but its a start only going from 5am till maybe 4pm because the footy's on (COME ON ENGLAND!!).

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

Regards Paul.

good luck with your session mate

[peebee]

Yes good luck with your session some real good advice has been offered there. 99% is finding the fish you wont catch em if they are at the other end of the lake take your time to try and locate the fish before you make your mind up where to fish and as all the others have said keep things simple bearing in mind it's your end tacke that the fish see's or hopefully doesn't see the Korda underwater DVD's are real eye openers for this. Finding the fish accurate baiting and casting then at the end of the session try and think what worked what didn't work what could I have done to make it better even a skimmer bream hooked in the bottom lip tells you that your rigs are working and it's something to take away thats positive.

[woody]

all the best m8 ! just listen to the advice given and apply it on your chosen water the rest will come in time ! tight lines ! you could try suffix xcelon in 12lb green v good !