Hi All
Just coming back to Fishing after a long absence.
I generally Float fish for carp/tench/bream etc.
Looking for Reel recommendations and what strength line for carp lakes.
Thanks
Brett
Just coming back to Fishing after a long absence.
I generally Float fish for carp/tench/bream etc.
Looking for Reel recommendations and what strength line for carp lakes.
Thanks
Brett
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Small cheap shimano baitrunner
Small cheap shimano baitrunner
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Depends on what you're planning to do with it really. For float fishing I always favour a light reel. A Daiwa Ninja or GS. Something like that. Paired with 8lb or 10lb line. That would be just fine for most mixed stock commercial fisheries, say with average carp sized around 10lb.
Depends on what you're planning to do with it really. For float fishing I always favour a light reel. A Daiwa Ninja or GS. Something like that. Paired with 8lb or 10lb line. That would be just fine for most mixed stock commercial fisheries, say with average carp sized around 10lb.
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You won't go far wrong with shimano as suggested. As an alternative have a look at the okuma range, preferably one that specifies a few ball bearings. A baitrunner can be very useful even for float fishing as you can set the BR and put the rod down without the worry of it being pulled in.
If you're float fishing then personally I would go for something like 10 lb line, light enough to cast a reasonable distance but heavy enough for a reasonable sized carp. Depends on the size of carp and lake rules as sometimes a minimum breaking strain is specified.
You won't go far wrong with shimano as suggested. As an alternative have a look at the okuma range, preferably one that specifies a few ball bearings. A baitrunner can be very useful even for float fishing as you can set the BR and put the rod down without the worry of it being pulled in.
If you're float fishing then personally I would go for something like 10 lb line, light enough to cast a reasonable distance but heavy enough for a reasonable sized carp. Depends on the size of carp and lake rules as sometimes a minimum breaking strain is specified.
I do a lot of close range carp fishing using a centrepin I've been fortunate over the years to have caught some outstanding fish,(of many species) just laying on or waggler fishing close in when I mean close I'm talking tight to the inside marginal edge..
Try a modern or vintage pin Okuma or an older true pin like some of the Youngs reels ,it's great fun...very exciting..
Anyone can sling a lead out to a feature ,stick the rod on a bite alarm ,I do this too,but float fishing ,sometimes into the darkness using a isotope or chemical light that takes some beating for fun...
Centrepin is my choice..for floatfishing
Try a modern or vintage pin Okuma or an older true pin like some of the Youngs reels ,it's great fun...very exciting..
Anyone can sling a lead out to a feature ,stick the rod on a bite alarm ,I do this too,but float fishing ,sometimes into the darkness using a isotope or chemical light that takes some beating for fun...
Centrepin is my choice..for floatfishing
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I like using a centrepin myself, nothing expensive you could try looking at Okuma or even go into GoOutdoors and the DAM pins.
Other than that if you go Shimano a 4000 size reel, even a ST4000 baitrunner.
Linewise I would be looking at 8-10lb for carp.
I like using a centrepin myself, nothing expensive you could try looking at Okuma or even go into GoOutdoors and the DAM pins.
Other than that if you go Shimano a 4000 size reel, even a ST4000 baitrunner.
Linewise I would be looking at 8-10lb for carp.