Hey Leah:

You need to use a fiberglass arrow for these bruisers, as you need the mass and kinetic energy to punch through the water, and old rubberlips. You also need a stationary spool with bow fishing line, or one of the new bow reels for fishing. Another thing you should use is a "roller" rest for your arrow, as hunting rests will be destroyed when you shoot a heavy fiberglass arrow.

Should be able to go to an archery store and get a used setup for a couple of hundred dollars. Any reputable shop will give you a hand getting set up for shooting "Hoovers". You may have so much fun that you also get interested in bow hunting critters, which is even better yet.

When you sneak on those carp, keep a low profile and be quiet. If you are in a boat, stand on the deck on a foam mat to limit any sound radiating out of the boat. At 15 to 20 yards, aim about 2 inches below the fish, as they look like they are higher up in the water column than they really are. Good luck, and I hope you have a blast. Pull out the harpoon, and head for the lake.