| There are as many different opinions about what | | | | the right one. |
| you need to get started as there is carp fishing | | | | Chairs and bed chairs - Carp fishing can involve |
| equipment. Here are some of the essential items: | | | | long waiting times and so it is vital to be |
| Fish care products - These are becoming | | | | comfortable. If you're comfortable, you will be |
| increasingly important, so much so, in fact, that on | | | | more relaxed and patient. |
| some fisheries it is already compulsory to use | | | | Reels - The main thing to look for when choosing |
| them. It's important to ensure that the fish are | | | | a reel is a bait runner facility. It may be called by |
| returned to the water in the best condition | | | | another name such as free spool, but what it |
| possible, so buy the thickest un-hooking mat and | | | | actually is is a system where you can flick a |
| the softest weigh sling you can afford. Another | | | | switch, usually at the back of the reel, which |
| product you will need is Kryston Klin-ik, Nash Medi | | | | by-passes the clutch system on your reel. This |
| Carp or Bonjela. This will help keep infection away | | | | ensures that should a carp run off with your rig |
| and also help any other damage, such as missing | | | | and bait at a fast rate, it won't take your rod |
| scales, heal quicker. | | | | with it. |
| Luggage - It goes without saying that you need | | | | Bivvies and umbrellas - A Bivvy is basically a tent |
| something to carry all your equipment around in. | | | | optimized for fishing. An umbrella is a must for |
| When buying luggage try to keep weight issues in | | | | anyone who intends to fish in anything other than |
| mind, as you have to carry it. There are many | | | | the best weather. Even in summer, however, |
| different types of hold-all, rod bags and rucksacks | | | | you'll need an umbrella to protect you from the |
| so you should take your time looking around for | | | | sun. |