Never fished witha pole mate, like to have a bit more control with carp, or so i think, look's like you had a good day, and the trophy is a cracker mate, good idea. Have'nt been out for carp this year only stopped pike fishing in the middle of march, nothing decent to report, will have to wait till october now for a decent pike. I will have to dust the carp gear down this weekend and try and have a day out, good luck mate.