Frank.
Any advice Andy give's ref Rolfs just do the OPPOSITE.
CS,
Dont worry about your gear it's just that Andy did not beleive it when he was told that we use .17 to .19 line as the carp do go a bit (actually they fight like stink)
In May you should still be okay on Black Hydro (if they are avin it then Red) on most pegs 10 mtr will put you on fish or past them, as long as it's not to cold for a few days before.
From May onwards i only set up the Drag-N-Net at Rolfs unless on peg 34.