carping_on

Cheers dude. Looks like back to the drawing board and a trip to the tackle shop!

Guys im In need of your opinions. Would this setup be ok to fishing in fairly softish silt up to around 8-12 inches in depth? Normally I would fish a standard running rig setup with a longish hooklength. But im experimenting with a heli lead setup incorperating tubing ( No Leadcore ) but I dont have any ring swivels for the hooklength which is why I have used a large bore run ring in the picture. Im not sure if im completely happy with the run ring. Ive had a few practice casts and the setup is casts like a dream but... I just question whether the ring coupled with the lead arrangement will cause excess pressure?

thanks gents. been browsing the forums for a long time now, just need to get some time out on the bank.

evening gentlemen ( and ladies in this "pc" world ). totally new to carp fishing. bought quite a nice second hand setup but havent had the chance to get out on the bank yet due to work commitments. ive been down the magazine route, total carp etc and fair enough they have a few tips in but most of it is advertisements. id rather get my teeth into a good book that can help me on my way and give me some useful hints and tips. if any of you guys could reccomend a few books etc id be very grateful indeed.