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What would be your ideal tackle for carp fishing?

What would be your idea tackle for carp fishing if you had to pick? What rod would you use? What reel? What size/brand hooks? What bait? What lb. of line? Thanks.

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1. strong rod, i used a baitcaster, small hooks (carp have small mouths), corn works good as bait also corn meal mix, just look on the web for more bait. really strong line cuz they fight like crazy and some are freakin huge.
2. Cane pole, heavy test line, a bass reel, three prong hook, chicken guts (any) or worms. and a six pack of beer.
3. I would use a 6ft-6.6 medium action rod or higher. Reel I would use any Southbend with a gear ratio of 5.2 or higher. For hooks #8 salmon egg or # 6 or lower baitholder hooks. However , youll probably need thick hooks such as the live bait ones to compensate for the weight of the larger carp.Bait, this is the the enjoyable part. Bread, corn, dough, worms, and nuts. I would chum with bread every 15min and use dough, corn, or nuts as bait. You can mix these up for your chum. Chum often and sparring , you need to give them a reason to swim to your area.As far as line if you want a challenge 8lb line. However, I stick with 14lb because these guys are usually in the 10lb+ range. Fish near structures and try to gain higher ground. These fish patrol alot and if you find those routes , ambush them boy. Good luck