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Carp Fishing Tackle

Carp fishing tackle from our shop in Burgess Hill, for day sessions and overnighters. We stock rods and reels from Shimano, Nash, Fox and Korda, rigs and hooks from Korda and Nash, Mainline and ParkerBaits boilies, and bivvies and chairs from Trakker, Nash and Fox, plus RidgeMonkey lights and power banks. Pick a section below, or call in if you want a hand putting a setup together.

Carp Fishing Bait

Carp Fishing Alarms & Receivers

Carp Fishing Bivvies & Shelters

Carp Fishing Chairs & Stools

Carp Fishing Care

Carp Fishing Reels

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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Didn't expect much to he honest but it's unreal, all types of fishing gear wether it's pike and predatory fish, carp and even small river gear, all sorts of brands and tackle even things tackle shops wouldn't normally stock, could easily get an entire set up for all sorts of budgets, everything is priced well and the customer service is better than anywhere I've been before, all staff friendly and chatty very knowledgeable and easy going, they even have a reward scheme, something I've never seen in a tackle shop before, will most definitely be using them for my tackle in the future, and yes they even stock maggots
  
 
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Carp fishing essentials

Korda Solidz Inline Lead
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Price range: £1.90 through £2.05
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ParkerBaits Boilies OG Fish Shelf Life 1kg
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£12.99
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Fox Carp Ready Rigs x 3 - Wide Gape Barbless (20lb)
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Price range: £4.25 through £4.50
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Korda Dark Matter Rig
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£2.99
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What carp fishing tackle do I need?

Start with 2 rods, matching reels and bite alarms. Most carp anglers fish 2 rods on a rod pod or bank sticks, with a free spool reel like a Shimano Baitrunner so a running fish can take line. To look after the fish you need a landing net, an unhooking mat and a weigh sling. Staying overnight means a bivvy or brolly, a bedchair, a head torch and something to cook on. Then sort your end tackle: hooks, hooklink, leads, and a few pre-tied rigs if you’d rather not tie your own.

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Carp fishing tackle at Bodle Angling

We stock carp gear from Nash, Fox, Korda, Trakker, RidgeMonkey, Shimano and Spomb, plus bait from Mainline and ParkerBaits. If you want to sit in a bedchair or feel a reel before you buy, come to the shop at Southdown Store, Cuckfield Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 8RE. We’re open Monday to Friday 8am to 5:30pm and Saturday 8am to 12:30pm, closed Sundays and bank holidays. Or order online from this page.

Carp Fishing Rod Support

Carp Fishing Tackle Boxes

Carp Fishing Scales & Tripods

Carp Fishing Cooking & Camping

Carp Fishing Luggage

Carp Fishing Head Torches & Light

Carp Fishing Terminal Tackle

Carp Fishing Rods

Carp Fishing Gadgets & Accessories

Carp Fishing Line & Braid

Carp Fishing Bobbins & Indicators

Carp Fishing Buckets & Bait Boxes

Carp fishing questions

What do I need to start carp fishing?

2 rods with free spool reels, bite alarms, a rod pod or bank sticks, a landing net, an unhooking mat and some end tackle. A chair and a brolly make a day session far more comfortable.

What length carp rod should I buy?

12ft with a 3lb to 3.5lb test curve suits most UK lakes. A 10ft rod is easier on small waters, in tight swims and when you travel light.

Do I need an unhooking mat?

Yes. Many fisheries won’t let you fish without one, and it protects the carp when it’s out of the water.

What is a free spool reel?

It lets a carp take line with the bail arm closed, so the rod isn’t pulled in. Turning the handle puts the reel back into normal drag.

Can I see carp tackle before I buy?

Yes, much of our range is in the shop in Burgess Hill, open Monday to Saturday.