What size line should i use on a regular basis for carp waters containing 30lb + carp and catfish?

Question

i have recently started carp fishing and with some luck i have bagged some nice fish from a local water, however i am moving to a bigger water that has stocks of 30lb+ carp, i normally fish with line from 8lb down but with 30lb ers in the water i would imagine il get ripped at every turn,,, please help

Answer 1

20 lb be plenty with your drag set right

Answer 2

30 pound braid it is thin use power pro spectra

Answer 3

30-50 lb. braided line, like Spiderwire.  Better have some study hooks, too.  Fish that big will straighten out a light hook.

Answer 4

8lb would work, but your really on thin ice, go with 20-40lb test, and try to ue braid line, its nearly unbreakable

Answer 5

I personally use 12 lb test stren line.You can use a braided line,but you also have to worry about that cutting into the fish.

Just make sure your drag is set right and don't try to horse them in.Also you might want to use a hair rig with a number 6 circle hook.Remember number 6 is different than a 6/0 hook.

Glad to see you're getting into carp,it's a great sport fish despite what so many might think.