New tackle

As well as the Mach 2xt, I also bought since the canal trip a quiver tip rod, a carp rod and reel, Bite alarm, bank sticks, and a few bits of tackle.
My next fishing trip is also taking a guest along. However, this one is more ably bodied. Not that I had real issue with helping disabled, but at least I don't have to be more hands on with this one.
Haven't decided on location yet. Will either be the Kennet and Avon canal again, or Sevington lakes.
I know the kennet and avon canal well. And I know how to fish it to get results. So it is a guaranteed catch. But I also fancy trying the lakes out as a new place to fish. I'm a bit worried that the lake will be filled with Carpers. And although I like to catch carp, I am not in anyway a Gucci specimen angler. I could not sit there with 2 rods out with bite alarms and just wait for them to go off. I like to fire one rod out, then play with a waggler closer in. And I don't want to tread on toes doing so. And I'm not sure a lake will be the best place for a newb. So I am leaning on the canal. Just got to pick a stretch now.