Reader’s Query: Line and Leaders
Mike Burt wrote:
I’m a reasonably experienced angler but new to dedicated carping and very
confused about lines, braid, shock leaders, hook lengths etc. I have all the tackle but am not sure what line to put on the reel. What I really need is a configuration of the type of lines from my reel to the [...]
Posted: April 9th, 2009 under Reader's Queries.
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Carp Fishing Tutorial: Crash course on Spodding
by Gareth Watkins
As I’ve written in previous posts I’m not a bait boat fan. I do though like to have a bed of bait accurately placed around my hookbait. If I’m fishing beyond catapult range then the Spod is the only real option left. I’m fairly comfortable with a spod up to about 100 yards. [...]
Posted: May 9th, 2008 under Carp Fishing Tutorials.
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Shock Leaders, Lines & Knots: What you Need to Know!
by Gareth Watkins
Long range casting is something we all want to achieve. Modern carp gear is better and more efficient in this area than ever before, and relatively modest rods and reels are capable of huge distances. So for most anglers you don’t necessarily need the hugely expensive tackle to improve your distance. A fine [...]
Posted: April 16th, 2008 under Carp Fishing Tips.
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