One thing to remember is make sure you know the laws at the places you intend fishing,they can be a lot different to ours but they're laws nonetheless and some places will be quite rigid as regards bending them a little.I watched one of John Timmermans' vids and they were fishing a French lake and a carp got snagged and so they took to the boat as you would.Only thing is boats were not allowed.luckily the garde peche (sp) were understanding as regards what would have happened to said fish if they hadn't have done so,others may not be so understanding.John Timmermans vids are a great watch by the way