Well I'm not to fond on fishing for carp and what not, there known as crap fish. But I will tell you, if you want to have a blast with a freshwater fish and some light tackle. Find a creek or a body of water where you know carp exist. Throw a couple handfuls of corn out. Throw your line out, I actually use my 4 foot ugly stick for trout, pfleuger spinning reel and 6 lb test, and dam is it fun. Fished today in the drizzle, went 7 for 9 in bringing them in. One snapped line, 1 hook came loose and the others brought in. Took pictures with my phone, do my best to post them. Biggest 9 lbs, all others around 3-4-5 lbs. Until next report, fish on!