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