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Hi all I am after a nother zziplex / conoflex I was wanting a 2nd hand rod for the rough stuff eg Filey brig on my travels I’ve come across a old primo powertex at a fair price although not thought of as a rough rod I have heard of them been used what is your educated opinions please or stick it...

Hi, I'm currently enjoying the cod season but I'm quite new to rough ground fishing. My questions is about my set up. My mainline is 20/25lbs with a 70lb shock leader, I use the 70lb shock leader as the rig body to make a pulley rig with a 15lb hook length and use 10lb line as a weak link for a...

Hello all, first post for me. I’m quite a new sea angler having moved down here from Scotland and consequently giving up my salmon fishing. I have a day off on Friday and I am limited to fishing during the day. Looking for some prompts on where to fish high tide as high tide is around 12:30 and...

Hello all, first post for me. I’m quite a new sea angler having moved down here from Scotland and consequently giving up my salmon fishing. I have a day off on Friday and I am limited to fishing during the day. Looking for some prompts on where to fish high tide as high tide is around 12:30 and...

Hi all. Something I've been mulling over for a while is the using certain freshwater lures for my bass fishing. Especially the weirder ones I accumulated during the years I obsessed over big perch. Spinnerbaits, buzzbaits and chatterbaits inparticular. Have any of you experimented with any or...

I need a rod for this reel that can really far. I plan to use 30lb spider wire to catch king mackerel, striped bass, large catfish and large ocean fish.

Hi everyone, I have recently moved to Weston-super-mare from the south coast and am looking to continue fishing now I am settled. I’ve seen that a lure won’t be as effective as on the south coast due to the water turbidity and I will need to be using a variety of baits. Can anyone...

Hello everybody. I am doing one scientific project. The theory: in some city rivers are more fishes of one gender (sex-fish predominate). The problem is that I can not find suitable literature so I am here to ask for any kind of help. I would be very glad if you leave in the comments any...

Hi everyone i understand it’s a personal thing but I’m looking for advise on either of these rods I’m not the best caster I just need a good quality fishing rod for abit of mixed ground mostly rough grounds I will be fishing for Tope of north wales of the rocks aswell as cod and pollack north...

Hi all, Looking at getting myself a spinning rod in the next couple of weeks, I have a budget of roughly £50. The rod I lure fish with at the moment is one I picked up for a fiver (cw 80-150g) so not ideal! I'm looking for a 9' rod with a cw between 15/20-60g. I have looked at the Abu Garcia...

Hi guys, looking for some help. I’m from NI but I go to university here. Can anyone help me with good marks between Kirkcaldy and Buckshaven? Beaches, rocks - I’m prepped for either. Many thanks in advance

Hi guys I know I'm coming in near the end of the usual season for makerel but I would like to give it a go with a lure and a spinning rod I have. I live in shoeburyness near Southend in Essex and I am due to go off to pagham on 13th September for a week with family. Could anyone give me advice I...

Fit Like Loons? Looking for someone who would be willing to help me catch my first conger, anyone up for the challenge? Cheers, Ronan

Hi there im wondering if any of you can help i have a Daiwa Opus E5000a and im needing to track down an spare spool, Does anyone have one lying about or know where i could get one? I would prefer this to be the metal one however if only a plastic one was available I would take that instead...

FIRST POST HERE - Hi folks! :) • Firstly, (intro/side notes) I've recently moved to Paignton, Devon from Scotland - about 1.5+hr drive from the sea, so I tried fisheries and rivers - but after starting Sea Fishing (floats) 10-14 years ago, while down in Cornwall (2-4 times a year for 1-3weeks a...

Hi all. Iv just bought a new beachcaster and im gunna be doing some overnight beach fishing this week. Could anyone recommend the best places to fish? Iv heard the blast is good also seaham hall beach. I have 2 rods 1 beachcaster for 100+yards also 1 rod for 30-60 yards, im taking rotten bottom...

Hi all. Iv just bought a new beachcaster and im gunna be doing some overnight beach fishing this week. Could anyone recommend the best places to fish? Iv heard the blast is good also seaham hall beach. I have 2 rods 1 beachcaster for 100+yards also 1 rod for 30-60 yards, im taking rotten bottom...

Hi all, Looking to upgrade my rod to something with a bit more power after using a £40 combo set for the past 5 years. Original thoughts are the RT X as the ground I’m fishing is off rocks and near kelp beds, but would also like something that can be used on a clean beach. So any other...

So ladies and gents, ive got a marina GT 16 and find it's great on flat calm days and with a chop however sadly it's too small for my needs and it's been a very good first boat. I'm in search of a bigger boat now, 20ft to 24ft needs to be trailerable. I have £5000 no more. I need something that...

Hi everyone,I’m new to sea fishing but considering getting into due to the difficulty of getting to decent lochs etc. I’m based in Scotland and looking for some tips and hints. I’m heading to Wemyss Bay this weekend and hoping someone can give me some tips on where and what to fish,I’m looking...