[catfishonthelake]

Thanks man. I appreciate it. Out of curiousity, what are you gearing-up with for those big river carp? I use 7-foot, MH action rods with 8-pound mono in the ponds with small egg-sinkers, I've caught fish to 25 pounds and have yet to have one snap my line. I'm looking to break the 30-pound mark and was wondering what kind of rod, line and weight to use in the river. I've seen those carp in the Raritan and I've always wanted to take a crack at them. I notice the Ruskies use surf rods, but I'm not sure that's necessary.