Probably the most important part of your set up is the hooklink that you choose. There are many different types of material available for tying hooklinks. Many can be bought ready made, but to appreciate the different characteristics of individual links, it is best to tie your own.
Braids come in many styles and colours and all have different properies when in use.
They are low diameter and very srong. Some carp specialists beleive that braids offer superior presentation due to the way they allow hookbaits to move, if disturbed by a feeding carp. This allowed movement will make them behave like loose offerings so not alarming the fish. Braids are very resistant to abraision wich is an advantage if fishing over steep, sharp gravel bars. Good strong knots can be tied easily with braid.