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Starting Carp Fishing (57 posts / 5,479 views)
Swindon77
Posts: 17
Post #31 6 Mar 2021 19:30
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Hey guys hope your all well!
Can someone PM me a basic list what I will need to buy to start carp fishing!

Cheers
ocelot ocelot
Posts: 1,802
Post #32 6 Mar 2021 19:51
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A generous size unhooking mat, strong shortish forceps, pair of cutters that'll cut a hook, Klinik or similar, bucket for keeping the mat and fish wet. The fish is your responsibility to return to it's home with minimum stress and damage. You can catch carp with any old gear mate, but you must look after any fish you bank. Tight lines and good luck.
Swindon77
Posts: 17
Post #33 7 Mar 2021 13:12
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I'm trying to look at the classifieds but won't let me I've done my contact and address details
OatcakeFred OatcakeFred
Posts: 1,466
Post #34 7 Mar 2021 14:17
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You have to have over 100 posts I think. Try Facebook Marketplace.
Swindon77
Posts: 17
Post #35 8 Mar 2021 10:52
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Hi guys I've been advised to buy all sonic tackle and gear! Any good?
AaronB1992 AaronB1992
Posts: 341
Post #36 8 Mar 2021 11:30
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Sonik gear is Ok, I wouldn't worry too much about sticking with just one brand though mate. Facebook marketplace is a great place to look for gear, set a budget and then look at reviews for the items available within your budget.

It's easy to get bogged down by brands but they are all personal opinion.
villa1471
Posts: 249
Post #37 8 Mar 2021 11:34
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Yea mate you need 100 posts to be able to see classified ads
sundance sundance
Posts: 6,762
Post #38 8 Mar 2021 17:16
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im sure some stuff i ok. but mixing and matching is best for bang for buck
i have shimano reels
free spirit rods
atts alarms
trakker bivvies
holdalls and bed stuff from everywhere.
Craigwooly Craigwooly
Posts: 73
Post #39 9 Mar 2021 10:20
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Keep your eye out on ebay/FB for full set ups... there have been loads for sale recently.
People who started up during the lockdown are now getting rid

Plenty of stuff for sale at the moment!
Swindon77
Posts: 17
Post #40 18 Mar 2021 10:18
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Hi guys hope your all keeping well!
Can anyone recommend a good Tackle bag as can't afford to buy
All my stuff in one go so going to buy some each week!
bigappleslice bigappleslice
Posts: 521
Post #41 18 Mar 2021 10:22
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aldi have a cheap carry all on special at the moment.
will do you whilst you save up for other gear.
Swindon77
Posts: 17
Post #42 18 Mar 2021 10:24
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Hi mate want to buy something decent as don't want to keep buying stuff!
OatcakeFred OatcakeFred
Posts: 1,466
Post #43 18 Mar 2021 10:24
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Think there's a carryall for sale in Aldi. Wouldn't get an expensive branded one if you're a bit skint.
Swindon77
Posts: 17
Post #44 18 Mar 2021 10:31
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Don't want to buy a cheap one then have to replace it down the line! Want to buy a half decent one of anyone know of any? Cheers
OatcakeFred OatcakeFred
Posts: 1,466
Post #45 18 Mar 2021 10:39
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To tell you the truth they're all much of a muchness I think. Nowadays, carryalls are made of very heavy duty material. The only thing that can go wrong really is the zips, and to tell you the truth, you can still use them with broken zips! I've got an old Fox compact one with broken zips which I use for sessions when I want to travel light.

Have a look on Facebook mate, you'll probably get a branded one for about a tenner.
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