How do anglers take photos holding the fish when fishing alone??

am fishing Hunts corner middle of next month and just wondered if anyone on here has any tips on baits etc . fishing peg 3
also , anyone noticed any rats on Hunts as previously did a stint on B1 and was invaded with them

What is the best spod line to buy for casting at a distance that wont break off

Anyone have a problem with spombs snapping off ? I am using 20lb breaking strain braided spomb line with a 50lb shock leader but for some reason this weekend the spombs snap off before hitting the water. I also wet the reel before i cast as i was told this helped . I use a back to back grinner knot , four turns on each but still losing my spombs 😢 any tips would be much appreciated .
Cheers

Love carp fishing but hate Rats .. does anyone know of a good tip to deter them from around the swim / bivvy as its really spoiling it for me as i am petrified of them