ab1964 Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Any Pigeon Watchers fish from the shore in North Yorkshire? If so some questions: Is a license required? (I've googled around and don't think so - but want to be sure) What type of kit would you recommend? Do you prefer pier, beach, or rocks? Where would you recommend to go with two small boys? What kind of fish may be caught from the shore? Any limits of restrictions that I need to know about? Guess that's it,... Thanks for any input,.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 You don't need a license for shore fishing in saltwater. Get yourself over to worldseafishing forums...loads of advice for beginners on gear, marks, techniques and species. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 If starting sea fishing with kids, please check out lesser weaver and familiarise yourself with it. It's a spiney small fish that is rather unpleasant should you try holding it. Fish species are vast from piers, beach, boat. Cod, haddock, coalfish, whiting, bass, flounder, plaice, pollock, mackrell, eels, wrasse and more. You only need basic gear! Rod, reel, weights, hooks, swivels, and of course bait. Again a wide variety can be used. Common bait is Ragworm and lugworm. During the winter people swear by peeler crab etc. You can use mackrell strip, mussel, squid, and even bacon rind can work If taking kids near the water male sure there are life rings etc next to where you fish. I got My Son a life jacket and people thought I.was mad. You need no license but some piers are closed to fishermen. Also be careful on beaches as some people don't cotton on to the fact your fishing. I.have had my hear dragged in by a berk on a jet ski once. Shame your not.a tad further north I would have came with you to.show you the ropes so to speak! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) As said above watch out with the 2 lads especially on rocks as they are brutally slippery when wet & if the sea is rough best if you keep well away from them . Good luck & ATB Pole Star Edited August 12, 2013 by Pole Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutty Boots Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Filey Brigg usually fishes well in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 If you are planning on casting from the beach and don't know what a shock leader is/does. Please Google it until you do and use one. That said, with the lads with you, I'd be heading for a pier or marina. No casting ability required. Just flick it away from the structure a few feet and see whats there. Shockleader's still a good idea even if just to take the abrasions of dragging it up and down the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Can I add! If your fishing from a pier or jetty! Get a 9 foot spinning rod some 4lb line and some really shiny gold or silver hooks and make a simple set up. Tie your hook to the line and pop a few split shot on just above the hook. Lower it in the water and simply jig the rod. No bait needed and I catch loads of little fish using this method. Hours of fun and pretty much free. I still do this now and then just for the fun factor. My Son loved it. He was there for an hour and caught over 20 small pollock and whiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ab1964 Posted August 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Thanks for all the tips and advice. It appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Filey Brigg, but go with them and know the time of the tides. A few spinners for Mackerel at this time of year with maybe the odd pollack or coley as it gets dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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