Keith wrote:
: Surface fishing is wicked, but do it on a water without any water
: birds around, especially ducks. It will be impossible unless you
can
: draw the Carp in really close.

not really, if you use a zig rig you can just crank the reel a few
times to sink the bait out of view of the dreaded feathered menaces.
:
: And don't be afraid to chuck out quite a few free offerings to get
: the Carp feeding confidently.

After many trial and error sessions, I can honestly say that 'crazy
bait' expanding pellets are by far the best at getting the carp up to
the top....they are also only very small and don't fill them up, so a
chum biscuit or lump of bread is a welcome mouthful in comparrison to
the tiny xpanders.