Im new to carp fishing and......?

[lilsaint3232]

wondering if people could give me some advice on some equipment to get and possibly if your kind enough to even spare me some tackle as i was out night fishing last weekend and had nearly all my tackle stolen, it wasnt much but it was worth alot to me as i have only been fishing a month or even if anybody knows of websites that give away free tackle when you register etc.

will be very gratefull to all contributers

[Lynnie]

Best to stick to the basics,stick to 1 carp rod,1 carp reel,a bite alarm(you can buy cheap gear these days just pop into your local tackleshop just ask instore just ask the staff) strong line 10pound in strength as a start,stick to 1 good hook pattern,esp hooks are good ie Raptors in size 10 for winter fishing and 6 or 8 for summer fishing plus it might be better to buy barbless hooks as they are easier to take out once fish is on the bank.plus buy a cheap alarm,fox international sell plenty for all budgets(available in tackle shops).When it comes to bait i'd stick to one boilie.mainline activ 8 is one of the best baits size 15mm ive ever used(available in tackleshops)for rigs its probably best to buy a carp magazine like Total Carp from Wh smiths plus there is so many tips no matter what your budget is. Trust me reading about carp fishing is the way i learnt and you can do this at your own pace,wherever you are.Plus buy a unhooking mat to put carp on no matter what the size when you have it on the bank it might flap around and causes itself an injury.but as the mat is soft its safer. never lift a carp high off the ground either to photo it.always keep it low to the ground.Carp safety is most important of all things.As Ive said though reading is the cheapest way to learn about carp fishing monthly mags will keep you informed

[Lynnie]

Best to stick to the basics,stick to 1 carp rod,1 carp reel,a bite alarm(you can buy cheap gear these days just pop into your local tackleshop just ask instore just ask the staff) strong line 10pound in strength as a start,stick to 1 good hook pattern,esp hooks are good ie Raptors in size 10 for winter fishing and 6 or 8 for summer fishing plus it might be better to buy barbless hooks as they are easier to take out once fish is on the bank.plus buy a cheap alarm,fox international sell plenty for all budgets(available in tackle shops).When it comes to bait i'd stick to one boilie.mainline activ 8 is one of the best baits size 15mm ive ever used(available in tackleshops)for rigs its probably best to buy a carp magazine like Total Carp from Wh smiths plus there is so many tips no matter what your budget is. Trust me reading about carp fishing is the way i learnt and you can do this at your own pace,wherever you are.Plus buy a unhooking mat to put carp on no matter what the size when you have it on the bank it might flap around and causes itself an injury.but as the mat is soft its safer. never lift a carp high off the ground either to photo it.always keep it low to the ground.Carp safety is most important of all things.As Ive said though reading is the cheapest way to learn about carp fishing monthly mags will keep you informed