You Need the TOTAL PACKAGE

I've met a lot of non carp fishermen in the last two months who see me catching fish.  Their first question is "what are you using for bait?"  What they should be asking is about my set up.  You see, without the proper set up, using the right bait is worthless.

You need the total package for this to work.  Here is a list of what needs to be put together if you expect to consistently catch fish.
1.  Do you have the right kind of sinker and size sinker (egg sinkers, 1/2 to 1 oz work well in ponds)?
2.  Is your leader or hooklink the right length (6-9 inches)?
3.  Do you have the right hook (size 6 or 8 generally does the trick and use a carp hook)?
4.  Is your hair rig set up right (right length for your bait)?
5.  Finally, are you using the right bait (type and flavor)?

Many wanna be carp  fishermen are using hooks that are too large (take a look at ridiculous photo of corn packed hook I found  at left), looped hook rigs that are geared to flounder or scup fishing, excessive hardware like wire leaders, and reels that have worthless drags.  Come on guys, the info is out there.  Get in the game.