TheKingTench

I second this. All of my fish this year have been on running rigs with either maggots, or pellets. Location is absolutely everything. Your background in piking will also help you. I know my background in general coarse fishing has helped me out a long the way.

Tons of good advice on here! I started carping in January, despite general coarse and fly fishing for 10 years. This forum has been of great help to me. Lots to learn, but so many great members on here to guide you! I'd keep it simple to start with, and use a running rig and semi-slack lines where you can. Use braid, or coated braid, for your hook links. I started of using mono, but braid is far superior. A decent book on carping will also be invaluable!

I'm think it is going to have to be the TF Gear Hardcore brolly system. Has a rear vent and plenty of inside room.

Fox warrior S rods. I have the 2.75's; though I still feel that is a bit heavy for the type of fishing I do.

Stanton lakes is meant to be good, but is closed due to fish health concerns.

Place I fish does not allow stalking, or free lining any floating baits. Have to stick to your peg. I'm stuck in Leicestershire, and there is not a good choice of places to fish,

I think I'm sold on the hardcore brolly system. In the summer time, I don't think I will even bother fishing for carp during the daylight hours.

I'm tempted by the Fox Royale in the new camp pattern. Looks pretty smart. That, or the force 8 bivvy.

Will mostly be using the shelter for 10-12 hours sessions, and the odd overnighter if I can. Don't take a bedchair, but a normal folding TF Gear chair. Looks like I may as well just bite the bullet and buy a bivvy. Obviosuly I plan on doing some 72 hour sessions next year.

Now I can't decide. Getting too many conflicting opinions.

Will also need to get a barrow; as I will have far too much gear to lug by hand.

I think it is an excellent looking Bivvy. REALLY THAT QUICK TO SET UP AND TAKE DOWN?

It's not big enough to cover all my gear. Is great for float/silver fishing down the canal, but not for dedicated carping. I am tempted by a brolly system, especially the Hardcore version by TF gear. Problem is, I don't want to buy one, and then want a bivvy later down the road. Would rather just have 1 shelter, whether it is for a day session, or a bit longer. 24 hours would be the max I could fish at the moment.

I have a tilting one. Not sure of the size, but I find it does not really give that much shelter. It says it is 88 inches, though it doesn't seem that way.

I'm 6'2. Not sure I'd want to sit in that.

Just can't settle on a model. Want something for long day sessions, and perhaps an overnighter.

Would buy it from Angling Direct

Liking the look of the Supa Brolly system by fox, though the Chub S plus also takes my fancy. Need something that I can do at least 1 over nigher in, but will mostly be used for day sessions.

Think I'm settled on the Fox Royale. Will need a barrow, too.

I understand it would be a right pain to move if you spotted fish elsewhere.

I do have a brolly, so a pop up day shelter might just be a false economy. I think a 1 man bivvy would do the trick, but I dont want something that would take an age to set up.

I was thinking of the Fox Royale, or pop up camo day shelter.

Looking to get my first bivvy, so looking for recommendations. Cant do night sessions at the moment due to work; though would like it for 360 degree shelter and privacy. Would also like to be able to lie down instead of just sitting all day! Any recommendations?

£30 a pop does seem quite expensive, but should last a lifetime.

They do look the business. Always looking to spend my spare cash on carping gear!