hi all im a quite new to carp fishing and only started properly a few months ago, i have had two carp reels off ebay that im not really happy with. im looking at getting one of the tf gear force 8 reels as i have the 10ft tf gear rod and thats awesome. does anyone own one of these reels or have an opinion on them .
any suggestions would be great
thanks

Winter carp fishing is a bit severe compared with summer carping but can be made just as enjoyable only if you prepare your fishing session night clothing.
The main thing is to wear plenty of clothing but in layers so you can take these layers of and put them back on.
When you arrive at the fishing in the winter when it is very cold don’t put on all your clothing even down to think socks put the warm clothing on your barrow with the rest of your gear and from when you hump your barrow to your swim set up all your gear you won’t sweat if you don’t do this you will have damp under garments for a good pant of your stay and this is no good for your body i.e. arthritis which in severe cases can stop you from fishing and you don’t want that.
The first piece of clothing would be thermal under garments by highland these are used by mainly walkers as they are very warm but breathable and then goes on the light weight summer ware tribal X t T-shirt and combat bottoms and a loose fitting tribal xt hoody this is what I wear from car to...