hi all,
So basically my name is Alan and I am typically a lure angler targeting pike, Zander and perch. This year I have decided to set myself two challenges:
1) catch a fish with a lure in the uk from the shore.
2) catch a fish baitfishing from a beach in the uk.
So first of all let's start with challenge one, I live in Nottinghamshire therefore would be looking to fish in the mablethorpe and Skegness sort of area. Is there anywhere in these areas that I would even stand a chance at this? I have setups that will alllow me to cast lures ranging from 0.5 gram to 60 gram. Would this be sufficient for catching in the sea or would I need to look into extending my range of tackle? Other than changing hooks and split rings would I need any special lures or would freshwater soft plastics, cranks and jerkbait be fine? Is there any point in where a lure would be to big for the uk coast?
Now onto challenge two, as before I live in Nottinghamshire and would be looking to fish in the Skegness or mablethorepe areas. I don't actually own any tackle that will be suitable to fish off the beach so would be looking to buy. Now personally I prefer multiplayer style reels rather than fixed spools so would be looking to opt for one of these. I am aware of as usual there are many options when it comes to casting weights and rod lengths and I'm clueless as to what sort of weight I would need to be using in this sort of area. Does anyone actually know if there is anywhere decent to try in the area I am intending and what sort of specification of tackle and bait I would require?
I'm not wanting you to post your best fishing spots just a simple yes or no for location is fine. I need more than anything to know what I need tackle wise. If any of you are generous enough to share a fishing location then that would be welcomed either here or on PM. I only say this as many pike men are precious of their locations (I'm not included in this statement) and get very irate if you post a location on the internet and I was not sure what the ruleing was when it comes to sea fishing so wanted to play it safe. Would rather not start off in a community on the wrong foot
Well I will eagerly await some feedback and would like to extend my thanks to anyone who takes to time to read this let alone go to the effort to help.
So basically my name is Alan and I am typically a lure angler targeting pike, Zander and perch. This year I have decided to set myself two challenges:
1) catch a fish with a lure in the uk from the shore.
2) catch a fish baitfishing from a beach in the uk.
So first of all let's start with challenge one, I live in Nottinghamshire therefore would be looking to fish in the mablethorpe and Skegness sort of area. Is there anywhere in these areas that I would even stand a chance at this? I have setups that will alllow me to cast lures ranging from 0.5 gram to 60 gram. Would this be sufficient for catching in the sea or would I need to look into extending my range of tackle? Other than changing hooks and split rings would I need any special lures or would freshwater soft plastics, cranks and jerkbait be fine? Is there any point in where a lure would be to big for the uk coast?
Now onto challenge two, as before I live in Nottinghamshire and would be looking to fish in the Skegness or mablethorepe areas. I don't actually own any tackle that will be suitable to fish off the beach so would be looking to buy. Now personally I prefer multiplayer style reels rather than fixed spools so would be looking to opt for one of these. I am aware of as usual there are many options when it comes to casting weights and rod lengths and I'm clueless as to what sort of weight I would need to be using in this sort of area. Does anyone actually know if there is anywhere decent to try in the area I am intending and what sort of specification of tackle and bait I would require?
I'm not wanting you to post your best fishing spots just a simple yes or no for location is fine. I need more than anything to know what I need tackle wise. If any of you are generous enough to share a fishing location then that would be welcomed either here or on PM. I only say this as many pike men are precious of their locations (I'm not included in this statement) and get very irate if you post a location on the internet and I was not sure what the ruleing was when it comes to sea fishing so wanted to play it safe. Would rather not start off in a community on the wrong foot
Well I will eagerly await some feedback and would like to extend my thanks to anyone who takes to time to read this let alone go to the effort to help.
