All good info, I would add to use circle hooks size 6 and hookset immediately smoothly and many times they will hook themselves. A word of caution- check your drag, not too stiff, and hold your pole, once they realize they are hooked, they turn into nuclear-powered submarines. Many a rod and reel are in davy jones locker sent by a vengeful scaled torpedo. You may be out to hook a carp but find yourself hooked by them.They are simple and fun.Spawning generally slows the bite but not completely.Have fun and report back if you don't mind.