In reply to Post #1000
Hello all - i'm completely new to carp angling previously I've done quite a lot of fly fishing and some sea fishing. After a days session on the Ebro after catfish earlier in the year I decided it was time to try something different. So i finally bought some kit and I'm heading off tomorrow to Woodlands in Thirsk. I've read a little (magazines and forums) but probably not as much as i should have done. To be honest I haven't seen much that's basic enough to help me so it's going to be trial and error.

I'll be using a Mission X, 12ft, 2.5lb rod with a Shimono 6000 RA holding FOX 10lb Soft Steel Camo line. The tackle shop recomended Dynamite Baits 15mm freshly rolled bollies and Nash bait Top Rod Hi-Glo Rainbow pop ups as hook bait.

Does anyone have any last minute advise about the venue, general tactics (remember the more basic the better) or general thoughts.

Otherwise I'll let you know how I get on and hopefully be able to ask some more sensible questions as time goes on,

thanks

Jack