Carp are fun to catch on a rod and reel. You can bait a spot by putting field corn in a burlap bag and sinking in a convenient location. Carp will suck on the bag to get the rotten corn. Cast to the bag with a doughball bait or Wheaties molded to a smaller treble hook. Takes a gentle cast and I never used any weight, just treble hook and a lighter line say 4 to 6-pound test. Leave the bail open or in cast mode on a closed reel, when the line starts to go out pick up and wait to set the hook until a few feet of the line has gone out. I had better luck with lighter tackle, and they do fight. Usually took a net to land the bigger ones. The bagged bait will last for a couple of months. Hooks points should be level or just below the surface of bait.