For those interested in landing a very big fish on light tackle such as a carp on a 5 wt rod, we used this method in Alaska for Kings taken in rivers. It is very effective and fast. Even a strong fresh fish will come right in.

Hold your rod tip up and just walk backwards and the fish will come right in. My son caught a large carp just yesterday here in Utah. He said he couldn't control it until he walked it into shallow water where he could get his hands on it. This is good method where terrain will allow it and reduces the fatigue on the fish. Just don't drag it through the dirt, sticks and rocks. Keep it in shallow water. Unless of course you plan to eat your big King or Silver (or carp, arrrrgh).