What is a reliable lead release system? I am fishing a very weedy water and need to get rid of the lead on the take. I have been tying on my leads with 4l b mono, but have found this doesn't always work. Is there a more effective way to release the lead?
Question 2
I am going on a fishing holiday soon to a venue that holds lots of carp and a few catfish. I’m wondering whether there is a hooklink I can use to catch the catfish and not get broken off, but with which I can also catch carp, which is what I would prefer.
The last time I went I was snapped up between five and six times, which can be very frustrating.
Can you help me?
Question 3
I have been fishing for carp at my local water for two years now and so far have only managed two bites and they both snapped me up. I am using 15Ib main line with a 10Ib hooklink. Somebody told me that my line is too thick, hence leading to my lack of bites, but I’m now in a dilemma, because of bushes, weed, etc. in the lake I'm already getting snapped up – help!
Question 4
I’ve been a keen fisherman for 10 years but I have only just started carp fishing. My question is about the ideal setup. From your experience I would like to know the best all-round setup. I am puzzled by things such as does your main line strength need to be greater than your hooklength, braid, or line? I hope your advice will catch me a big one!
