Carp Fishing

The amount of tackle available to catch carp successfully is growing annually. There are now literally hundreds, if not thousands, of different companies in the market place advertising equipment for sale. This has both its good and bad points, but it is worth pointing out that one of the most difficult things for any newcomer to the sport is avoiding being drawn into buying everything that is financially possible. It is our experience that you do not need every single item of tackle, and a lot of the time you can get away with making some of the simpler items for yourself, thus saving more money.

Many of you may find yourselves lost amongst the large array of modern carp fishing tackle, and indeed many of you will find it a very tedious job deciding what tackle best suits your needs. Although the majority of tackle shops are excellent at advising you when purchasing the right tackle for your first steps in carp fishing, one cannot help thinking that in some cases beginners are seen as easy pickings for a good sale.

THE CARP ROD

Terminology

What is a carp rod? Fundamentally speaking, it is a tool used for playing a fish, but