advice on getting started

**nuttybhoy** · 23-04-2007, 20:42

looking 2 take up fishing any advice would be helpful cheers.

**graham11** · 23-04-2007, 20:48

welcome 2 forum m8 you in the right place some top guys with great imfo on here

**vespaman** · 23-04-2007, 21:51

welcome on board,

have a look through the snd/hand papers scotads etc,for fishing gear,save some cash, if you dont like it you wont be disappointed,

set urself a budget for fishing stuff,rods/reels tackle sundry items,you will always be buying sundry items line,swivels,hooks weights etc.

join a club if you want to know one will force you to,

dont buy magazines just look at them and note down website address,

learn to tie knots,Good ones.

decide what you want to fish for,anything and every thing is the usual idea.

remember fish size regulations don't kill under size fish,its not good practice,a 10oz cod will give you a fish finger if ur lucky.

best of all enjoy your new found hobby.

you will learn as you go on.

**Cononfisher** · 23-04-2007, 23:42

Originally Posted by nuttybhoy

looking 2 take up fishing any advice would be helpful cheers.

Hey nutty, have a look at the beginners and improvers forum. There is some great advice on there, and if you dont get all you need to know, just ask.

Do you know someone who can take you fishing and show you the basics? This is probably the most important thing, because no matter how much advice you read on here, you wont know a thing until you get out onto the water.

Bill

**tight-liner** · 24-04-2007, 02:12

Welcome to the forum mate, you,ll get some good advice on here.

**m.muir** · 24-04-2007, 19:51

pity you dont know anyone with a boat that could take you out

**Raindog** · 24-04-2007, 20:08

Welcome to the forum

dont be put off by cheap starter kits - Ron thompson zensorflex kits are excellent value for money and great to get you started

Dont be embarrased to ask anyone you see fishing questions, most people are willing to offer advice and tips

always try to leave a mark tidier than when you arrived

Tight lines

**bluejt2000** · 24-04-2007, 20:31

Originally Posted by nuttybhoy

looking 2 take up fishing any advice would be helpful cheers.

There's one source of information that's been overlooked so far - the main pages of the WSF website! All of the basics are covered there.

If you're stuck for which particular rod or reel to buy, just create a post stating what type of fishging you intend to do and the price you're prepared to pay and you'll get plenty of helpful suggestions.

As regards advice concerning the particular marks you intend to fish, you could either join a local angling club of have a walk along the beach or whatever and have a chat with some of the local anglers. Alternatively, you could read the posts and ask for advice in the Venue Reports and Advice section of this forum.

Cheers,

John

**mustela** · 24-04-2007, 20:50

I asked in GB Angling when I was in Scarborough where some good marks were for a total novice and was given some good information from both shops. That's one of the best things to do I think, ask in the local tackle shops. Tell them what you want to fish for and they should be able to sort you out.

**Ken Davison** · 25-04-2007, 08:50

Excellent advise above mate but always remember it is fishing, catching is a by product when starting out, so you have to enjoy plenty of fresh air, have lots of patience and above all a good sense of humour.