Lloyd90 Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Looking to start doing a bit of fishing, now I am a 100% newbie. All I know is you get a rod, a fishing line, put some bait on a hook and cast it out into some water and hope for a catch Now if only it was this simple. Now as I have a lot to learn I was hoping to start off with a nice beginners book, from browsing amazon I see there are quite a few , so thought Id come and ask good old PW to recommend something to me. ATM am looking for a bit of river fishing possibly as I do like a bit of trout , however being right on the coast if you think beach / fishing off the rocks would be a good crack for a beginner then I wouldn't mind having a go at it So please, recommend away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrapFiller Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Stick to shooting....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted June 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Stick to shooting....... I've been thinking about it , but I'm pretty *** at that n all, so figured it couldn't get much worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badgerpig Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Hi, I'd start with a google search for angling associations in your local area, depending where you live you can normally find a reasonably priced club for day tickets or even annual subscription, many clubs will offer lessons or you will often get friendly advice/tips if you get involved with work parties. Some water authorities also run angling awareness days (they do up here anyway) although frowned on by some, spinning for trout is a fairly easy and cost effective way to start, with an 8ft rod a reel with 6-8 pound line and some "Mepps" type lures (ebay), you will soon be catching brownies just make sure the river you're on allows spinning (also check regs for barbs), overcast "grey" days work best 2 or 3 days after a flood sounds daft but also a good idea to practice casting in your garden or a local field, put a bucket 20 - 30 feet away and when you can consistently hit it (or there abouts) you will be less likely to lose all your spinners on the trees of the opposite bank theres lots of videos on youtube showing techniques (casting etc) good luck, tight lines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodo123 Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 I'm sure if you ask friends or family they will know someone. Have a look at online forums and on youtube. Sea fishing doesn't require any license but is more difficult to get started. You have the bonus of not knowing what your gonna catch but most people give up after too many failed sessions due to poor instruction. River/lake fishing is much easier, you normally know what size fish are in their and if you ask around you get to know what works. You can sit all day and fish a lake but the. Sea is tidal so normally have to work around that. If you can try both and see which you like more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickS Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Stick to shooting....... Unless in a barrel, I understand fish to be notoriously difficult to shoot. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 If you fancy a bit of sea fishing check out this forum : http://www.worldseafishing.com/forums/south-west-wales-catch-reports-advice/ You could even sign up and ask for some local advice and help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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