Carp Q&A in association with Sticky

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How can I improve my line lay when there’s weed in between the bank and the spot I’m fishing to?
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Is it best to use tubing, leadcore or a leadfree leader? Or is it largely down to personal preference?
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If the wind is blowing in the same direction for several days, will carp stay on the end of it or start to drift off to different areas again?
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Is there a way to drop the lead when fishing helicopter rigs?
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I tried floater fishing for the first time recently. I got the fish feeding on bits of bread but whenever I cast out the fish disappeared. What should I do?
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What is the best thing to do when a fish starts kiting towards a snag? I lost a couple of fish on my last session when fish kited towards a set of reeds and I couldn’t reel them in quick enough.
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Is there anything I can do to stop crayfish destroying my rigs?
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How long would a 12mm pellet last on a hair rig before it breaking down and needing replacing?
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I’m planning on fishing a lake on a commercial fishery that has lots of double figure carp but their rules don’t allow a lot of normal specimen carp tactics. What type of rig would be best?
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When carp crash out does it always mean that they are feeding and it’s worth casting a bait towards them?
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Can bottom baits be as effective as pop-ups for hookbaits?
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I’ve heard some anglers say that curve shanked hooks can damage a carp’s mouth. Is this correct or is there a way to use them which makes them less likely to cause any damage?
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What is the ideal length a leadcore leader should be?
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I have just started fishing a low stocked park lake which has very spooky carp. There are about 35 of them in one acre. How can I track down the carp and catch them?
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I’m going to launch a river carping campaign this year to try and get away from the crowds. I’ve never actually fished a river before so would love any advice on how to tackle one for carp.
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What’s the benefit of using a D-rig set-up as opposed to a standard hair rig?
Jim Wilson - The Krill paste is an incredible product, and a big edge if you're willing to use it in the right situation.JPG
Match anglers catch lots of carp on paste during the summer, but I rarely see specimen carp anglers using it? I know it’s not great for casting, but do you think it would make a good stalking bait?
Dan Wildbore - The Krill Active, our latest bait developent which is a perfect food source for the carp.JPG
What is the best bait to use once carp have finished spawning and need to build their energy up again?
Tom Gibson - The Tuff Ones are my go-to bait if im fishing on the deck, and micic the freebies perfectly.JPG
Why are pop-ups available in lots of nice smelling and fruity flavored versions, but very few bottom baits in these flavours?
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I’ve just kitted myself out with a two-rod setup for the first time. Would you recommend fishing the same rigs on both or is it best to try different tactics on each rod?
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For spodding and marker float work, do I need to use monofilament or braid as a mainline? And if so, what breaking strain should I use?
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How long should I soak my boilies in water for to wash them out?
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I struggle to get good catch pics of my carp. What is the best way to hold them and how close should the photographer be?
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A friend of mine always wears gloves if he has to put petrol in his car on the way to a session as he is adamant that the carp will smell it on his baits once he’s handled them. Is he being paranoid?
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What size boilies should I use when fishing a snowman rig for double figure carp? Also, does colour choice matter?
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When the weather starts to warm up should I increase how much I feed or will the water still be cold?
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How close to the surface would you fish a zig rig in winter?
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I’ve read that you have to use light leads with chod rigs? Is this true and if so, why?
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What makes hi-viz pop-ups so effective at this time of year? Do the carp pick them up out of curiosity or is it the strong flavours that attract them?
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Apart from hemp and sweetcorn, which other particles are worth using? And are there any that make good hookbaits?