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ChatGPT сказал: The Beastmaster reels have clearly held their value well over the years, which says a lot about their reliability. The current 14000XC model at around £90 looks like a solid continuation of that line.

"Are we talking about the old Nash Monster pursuit bait as used by the likes of Terry hearn and Nigel sharp back in the day? From memory it was a fishmeal bait with added Robin red with an added Shellfish flavour." Sorry so easy on line to find this stuff, from another site, just a big bait circus, no doubt it will fly off the shelves tho....... until the next big thing..... 😄

Something from the past …. hmmmm

It's a sticky bait called the legacy, seen Scott Lloyd using it in a video too.

New bait probably due out autumn at a guess but my guess is something along the lines of either the source or complex T or what about something like monster pursuit…..

And those baits are deff not any current Sticky ones 🤫

On reflection, maybe a bit harsh on my comment, as ever the carp were amazing, big old ones and not fished to death by noddies! Couple of things tho... why did he use some 'cheapo' scales to weigh the fish? and... kept mentioning about the 20mm boilies, might be the Source, but did notice a 'sneak' view of a Sticky bag coming from the cool box too? Fair play to the bloke deff better videos than most. Just wish I could get out on the bank today and tomorrow but unfortunatly lakes are closed... weed clearance apparently, didn't seem to bother Tell tho 🙂 Or me if I was allowed to fish!

That Speedboat Linear was something else 😎👌

I’d be looking at between 12 and 15lb if you get 2 spools on the reel then I would get both one for the open water fishing and the other for the “snaggier” areas. If you can only afford the one line then get the 15lb imo I would be looking at fishing the margins on a float and hopping between swims Float fishing with sweetcorn or luncheon meat on the hook. bobs ya uncle…

Thank you so much for your advice. Have you tried the Hyper Sensor at all? As for the reel, my budget is super tight since I'm just a student starting out, so I'm looking for reels around £35 or under. I've done some more reading and I'm now wondering: should I get a free spool reel or not? As for casting distance, I think I'll only be casting around 30 meters maximum, since there is a huge island in the middle. This is why I'm looking at a 4000-sized reel.

Yeah I've read they quite extensively: Barbless hooks only Carp care kit No leadcore or leaders of any kind and no fixed rigs Minimum 10lb mainline - no braided mainline Minimum un-hooking mat of 24 inches by 44 inches Minimum 36 inch landing net - Strictly NO pan or match sized landing nets Each angler must be self sufficient - no equipment sharing Fishing from woodchipped swims only ( with sleepers ) If fishing near lily pads you MUST place bivvy/tent in the swim No particles allowed except sweetcorn or hemp Banned Baits: Any kind of nuts, chick peas and bloodworm. Only hemp or sweetcorn is allowed

Check the rules on the lake you are fishing for line strengths or diameters no point getting kicked off before you start for being under gunned. most of my type of fishing is done with 4000 size reels and have no problems.

Welcome to Carp.com. It's a real fun time picking your line and hooklink materials... Just a suggestion, Shimano Sienna 4000 reels? You might want to change that for carp fishing, look at 6000 or 10000 size baitrunners, either the ST or DL range. (https://johnsonrosstackle.co.uk/shimano-baitrunner-reels/15312-shimano-baitrunner-st-6000rb-reel.html) (https://johnsonrosstackle.co.uk/shimano-baitrunner-reels/16575-shimano-baitrunner-dl-10000-rb-reel.html) For around 25years I have used 15lb line for carp fishing in almost every water I have fished from 2acre lakes up to 475acre reservoirs. It will cast up to 150metres on my rods, and is pretty good through weed. For years I used Daiwa Sensor in 15lb Brown. I found the brown version was slightly softer than the clear, cast a bit more smoothly and was easier to tie knots in. However, it did need replacing more often. Hooklink again is a matter of choice. I've used Kryston hooklinks since the 1990's! There are many more available now than then, but I found Kryston Merlin, Jackal, Snakebite and Snakeskin work so I have no need to change.

Hi fellows, I am currently fishing with my muskellunge equipment and thought I would acquire a mid-tier reel and rod for carp fishing. I am considering the following reel, but I am certainly still open for suggestions: Daiwa 23 EMBLEM 45 SCW QD OT CAD $299 Thank you in advance, CZ

Well I really enjoyed it. Perhaps a few time many "know what I mean?" and "mate" but I can forgive Tel for that. The videography and production are top notch and Tel can certainly tell a story.

Fair comment, deff better than some 'urban banx (sic)' thing, or a lot of just tackle promo videos ☹️. Mind you, as someone who watched 'Harefield Hauling' many years ago perhaps my age is starting to show! 🙂

I enjoyed it for balance.

Shire to Shire

How big is the lake, do you need to cast long distances? If the answer is no to the above then I'd be on 15lb, 18lb or 20lb mainline (though you should still be able to cast a fair way with either breaking strain line). You should be looking at a mainline that is known for being abrasion resistant especially with the presence of lily's, reed beds and tree over hangs etc as the carp will want to get into these if you hook them. Hooklinks are personal choices and should really be determined by what the lake bed is like, gravel, silt, clay etc, suit your hooklink to whichever you're fishing over. As for the breaking strain, most are between 15lb to 25lb I'd say and once again with the lily's etc I'd go on the heavier side personally.

Hello, I have decided to finally buy my own equipment for fishing and I have no idea what line lb to pick or what hooklink strength to pick, I decided on: Shimano Sienna 4000 Daiwa black widow 12ft 2.75lb test semi fixed lead clip rig + hair rig size 8 barbless hooks Some sort of daiwa sensor for the line. The thing is that I have absolutely no idea on what lb mainline to get or hooklink, this is the place I will be fishing (mono mainline only): "varying depths around the lake from 3ft to 7ft, Lily pads, overhanging trees and reed beds" "This is a general course lake, it has carp to 29lb 14oz, pike to mid doubles, bream, tench, roach, rudd and a few crucians" Any help and advice would be appreciated.

Blimey wasn't ready for that - shocker, nearly passed out - negativity about the man, unheard of! 🤣 Not seen it yet gotta get some popcorn in - he could say anything at this point lol coolest carper ever! ❤️ Got my esp bucket hat and Fortis waders, just need the knitted jumper 🤪🙌 oh and catch something 👎

Nice chunky fish mate, remember the late John Wilson was always a great fan of the Wensum, good to see otters have not completly decemated the river too 👍

Probably not going to be to be well recieved but spent a while watching this and gave up, it's the same old same old...... last interesting one was many years ago on his boat fishing on the thames... imo

I waited until dark to avoid the children, paddle boarders and kayakers on the River Wensum. 4½lb chub on half a cocktail sausage, size 10 Solar Tackle 101 hook.

In the Great Lakes and tributary rivers 20lbs common carp is the average size and they school in large numbers. There are many 40lbs carp. As you mentioned, carp fishing in Canada is not popular like in the UK and EU. A large sports chain store called SAIL is clearing out all of the Blax Carp Spirit inventory due to lack turnover. Canadians think of carp as garbage fish and turn their noses up at them. Canadians prefer to fish for walleye, bass and muskellunge in Ontario. Anyway, I am looking forward to catching some nice one's shortly Enjoy your day, Gents! CZ