How to Choose a Rod

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(08-20-2018 06:23 PM)cutuzov Wrote:  From your explanation i am assuming you use a bottom rig without leader with the fairly heavy sinker above the hook . Is there any bumpers between the hook and sinker like beads or swivels ?
I dont know that much, just a bass casting 1.5oz sinker tied up at the leading end and about a foot after that the Mustad size 3 octopus hook or size 1 circle hook. no bumper in between.
I did lot of carping this year. The rod/reel combos( 50-60$ Canadian tire staff) I am using for carp all outfitted with 20-30 pound test braid, Leaders are 20 pound braid.
Is adding a leader must for my kinda setup? i just need to catch 1 or 2 with corns.
I am using Hair Rig setup. The drag is always set the tightest on the reels. This bastards are tending to run into snags. The biggest carp i landed this year was well over 35 pounds. Got my worn off leader broken once in maybe 30-35 outings.

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guys i went to Sail and probably did overkill. cant blame me after 3 runaways of yesterday. so bought a shimano MH fast action 9' rod, 50lbs 300yrds pro web braid line. i may continue using the bass casting sinkers. also bought a shimano sedona 8000 reel (yes way overkill but...). now after getting back home i discovered this reel does not have a reverse lock or button. I am not sure how to fish without that feature. I can return the reel but not sure if in that range there is any reel with a reverse function. thinking if a cant setup that feature carps may brake the line by the time i release the bail + fish may get a drag less free run. your ideas plz?