RE: big carp problems
Absolutely agree with Robin; penetration is key to bigger fish. If you can get a pass-thru, all the better. I sharpen the crap out of my tips. When I lose fish, it's usually because I'm not coming to full-draw (I shoot a recurve), because of rocks/cement behind the fish. I ALMOST NEVER lose a fish if I come to full-draw, have a sharp tip and hit the fish solidly. The only fish I lose consistenly are quillbacks, because they are softer fish and they freak-out and shoot side to side and roll when hit.