Hiya M8 i'm new to carping but have used the method before and personally i wouldnt use a pop up with it as the idea of the method is that the hook is buried within the groundbait and when the carp nose it to eat it the hook bait wafts up and the carp snaffles it, thats only my opinion, But try it it can work or not, i think it's all trial and error anyway hope this helps....Cheers Zebs