Carp/rough fish newbie question

[CatholicConis]

Guys: with the lakes still locked up, and pool 2 flooded, I am limited to shore fishing pool 2 or pool 1 (I live close by). What's a good set up to catch a carp/cat/or other rough fish? Any tips for a newbie would be great. I like to keep things simple, if that helps.

Thanks in advance!

[trebby01]

Im not familer with this area but something that has worked for me in the past that is really simple.

Use a regular gumball jig 1/4 ounce or a little bigger depending on the current put a big chunk of night crawler on and cast down stream let the current take the line out a little bit and let it get tight. just sit back and watch the rod tip flicker for a bite.

hope this helps and good luck

[mainbutter]

I use any of my rods and reels.. baitcasting or spinning, anything from medium to heavy. I use line from 10lb mono to 80lb braid, depending on what rod/reel I have in my car at the time.

Frankly most of my rough fishing is simply putting on some split shot above a small bare hook, and using a nightcrawler or some kernels of sweet corn for bait. If I have a baitcaster, I will often make use of the bait clicker feature while free-spooling.

Cast out to where you hope the fish are, wait for a bite. If you get bored, move.

[jigginjim]

You can also try corn on a floating rig.(Carp) Most stink baits, cut bait and balls of ceawlers may get you some cats. Where do you plan on fishing? E-mail me. I may have a couple more from my guiding that strech of river.