Vacation Looming... need a few tips

[crankybait]

OK folks, so my vacation has been moved closer, and now I will be headed to India on Wednesday. Last time I went, I got skunked, unless a catfish the size of my finger would count for anything. Of course I had no idea what species I was fishing for, therefore just throwing everything in my tacklebox in every size or color. Then I realise carp and catfish are the predominant species... Lures wasn't a smart choice. After digging through a few posts, I pretty much figured out what my strategy would be.

Bringing the Ugly Stik. I will never risk my St.Croix to the airport. I will probably be using 12 pound test. For the carp I'll be using a small hook with some corn. I will probably chum the day before, sink a can of corn with a few holes in it. I'll be using a bobber, i suppose.

For Catfish, I might be using a circle hook with a chicken liver. I'll wrap it in nylon to keep it on the hook.

Sound good? Any tips are much appreciated, thanks.