tips and tricks for newbies( angling doctor)

**sbssniper** · 10-01-2006, 14:21

just a thought ,,,, get em every now and again ,,, ,how many times u done something at home or fishing that solves a real problem ,,some little trick u have to tying a knot or making traces up ,can be on anything ,i thought ,,when newbies sign on the site they usually ask for help in some way ,so how about we have a tips n tricks for beginners thread,...so i will kick one off here ,when i make up rigs i usualy have probs geting the slip knots to tighten far enuff ... u cant really grip the line in your fingers , so i got a nice bit of hardwood and srewed a decent seahook to it ,removing the barb, now i tie a swivel to one end as normal and slip it over the hook ,now im able to tighten the knots to what i like ,also making it eaier to put beads etc on,,,, so bring em on folks ,, maybe this could be a intro page to the newbieswho join us crasy folks

**solehunter** · 10-01-2006, 14:28

Ok, what about 3 bamboo sticks elastic banded together at the top, makes a classic first/backup rod rest.

**Mike** · 10-01-2006, 14:43

If you have trouble getting the "Yellow" from lugworms off your hands just try rubbing a bit of Shaving-Cream on them

**glasgowdan** · 10-01-2006, 15:09

if you get cold in your waders just pee in them

**EUGE** · 10-01-2006, 15:31

Always keep two towels, one damp for wiping the blood and juices of your hands, keeping them, clean and comefortable as possible.

The dry one for eels and weavers if you happen to catch them, eels being slimey and horrid to handel.
Weavers having nasty stinging spines, a thick towel a must for handeling them ?

EUGE

**cupboardlad** · 10-01-2006, 15:36

Originally Posted by glasgowdan

if you get cold in your waders just pee in them

eerrmm
YEA OK DAN

just like they did in the first world war eh ?? lol
( just buy some moon boots , there more comfy and less damp )
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cuberd