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i came to carp after years of being a maggot drowner and as much as i was clueless to begin with i knew some of the basics of fish care and such like. i picked up some cheaper carp rods after using my feeder set up and from there have used this forum and other places to learn rigs and presentation and am now having loads of fun. i reckon if i had started fishing just going for carp i doubt i would have lasted long at it but follow the aboves advice and i reckon you will have both more fun and luck

Welcome to carp.com My personal advice, fish for 'other' fish in waters with carp in. The way I started carp (and tench) fishing was fishing one float rod for silver fish with maggots, bread or worm, and then a ledger rod to one side with a bigger bait, sweetcorn, luncheon meat or boilie. I don't know the Surrey area at all but I'm sure that there is a water around that fits the bill.

Personally,I would never say start carp fishing as a first fishing experiance but welcome if you can buy some 2nd hand tackle first it would be cheaper if you decide it isn’t actually for you and you will get better for your money so will technically lose less. carls you tube channel is very good for beginners https://youtube.com/@fishwithcarl?si=4pGcRiv9BpibUZjG

Fish a water with big carp in it😁