James007 Posted July 13, 2008 Report Share Posted July 13, 2008 hey guys, just joined this not too long ago. I am interested in getting some carp fishing gear. anyone know where i can get it for cheap?, not looking for top of the line stuff, as i am a beginner i just want some decent gear, someone told me i could use my float fishing gear for carp but i wanna get into the baitrunner reels and what type of rod do i need? any sugestions is appreciated guys thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MJL Posted July 13, 2008 Report Share Posted July 13, 2008 Most likely you already have gear suitable enough to land carp. I've used my float rods and heavier salmon/steelhead rods for years and landed fish to 36lbs+ with them. I've used reels without baitrunners for years and backed the drag off enough to simulate the free-spool nature of the baitrunner function. Personally I'd recommend not skimping out on a decent baitrunner if you choose to go that route. I'd stick with Shimano or Daiwa. The Baitrunner function allows line to peel off the spool during the first run. A malfunctioning baitrunner can lead you to losing your rod + reel + anything else attached (Like a rod pod + bite alarms - I've seen these go into the drink too because of a malfunctioning baitrunner). A smooth drag is also important for fighting large carp. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashhopper Posted July 13, 2008 Report Share Posted July 13, 2008 hey guys, just joined this not too long ago. I am interested in getting some carp fishing gear. anyone know where i can get it for cheap?, not looking for top of the line stuff, as i am a beginner i just want some decent gear, someone told me i could use my float fishing gear for carp but i wanna get into the baitrunner reels and what type of rod do i need? any sugestions is appreciated guys thanks. I am new to carp fishing too and just use my trout rod along with my spinning real. i use 6lb test line. # 6 Laser hooks Bread with corn or peanut butter and keep an eye on that line and rod. Hang on brother, cause when u hook into a big one, you will wonder why u never went after these "bottom feeders" before. This board has been a great source of info for a novice like me. Good luck and post lots of pics when u get em. Splashhopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted July 13, 2008 Report Share Posted July 13, 2008 Before I was fortunate to have been given a 11 ft. carp rod and a baitrunner reel I used a 7 ft ugly stick and a an old saltwater Zebco spinning reel (thanks CPH) which had a large capacity spool... To hold it in place I pounded a horseshoe pitching stake in the ground and place a 3 ft pvc pipe over it then stuck the handle of the rod into the pipe...then loosened off the drag a lot... I purposely let a carp run with the rod still in the holder to see if it could pull it out...nope...not a chance in hell... PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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