Since carp are not naturally out of the water, it’s important that we keep them wet while we’re taking photos of them and weighing them. This can be done by wetting all of your equipment, such as the weigh sling. In the summer, it’s also important to keep the weigh sling cool to prevent it from getting hot. This can be done by simply getting a bucket of lake water and pouring it onto the sling and cradle, or dipping it into the water.