E27N_JD Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 We won't go in to it expecting big catches, it's the being there that counts, bit like shooting really It's more for time out together, she knows I'm not interested in indoor pursuits and haven't been in a pub for years so it's something we can do together that's fair enough mate, you'll both love it to begin with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Like of Argos do cheap n chearful kits like Ron Thompson etc, you will get a full kit for a fairly cheap price, If you have a Boyes locally, THEY do quite a range of budget fishing gear thats not half bad! Make sure you use NON TOXIC shot thought. A lot has changed since your 5 shilling kit If the river is fast flowing I would be looking at perhaps using a feeder rod and ledging rather than float fishing. If you get an Eel, let the Mrs take it off for you I would have helped you but I gave away all my older kit when I upgraded to carbon rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Like of Argos do cheap n chearful kits like Ron Thompson etc, you will get a full kit for a fairly cheap price, If you have a Boyes locally, THEY do quite a range of budget fishing gear thats not half bad! Make sure you use NON TOXIC shot thought. A lot has changed since your 5 shilling kit If the river is fast flowing I would be looking at perhaps using a feeder rod and ledging rather than float fishing. If you get an Eel, let the Mrs take it off for you I would have helped you but I gave away all my older kit when I upgraded to carbon rods. Go Outdoors is also a good place to pick up some cheaper gear. As is Decathlon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Go Outdoors is also a good place to pick up some cheaper gear. As is Decathlon. my middle lad worked at go outdoors for 5 years untill last december cost me a small fortune when he left, as we got 60-70% more discount with his staff card than there normal discount so when he said he was leaving we made the most of it lol, think i got about a dozen different rods and 7 new reels not including the outdoor cloths and walking boots colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted February 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 I'll have a wander round with the dear wife, see what she thinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 my middle lad worked at go outdoors for 5 years untill last december cost me a small fortune when he left, as we got 60-70% more discount with his staff card than there normal discount so when he said he was leaving we made the most of it lol, think i got about a dozen different rods and 7 new reels not including the outdoor cloths and walking boots colin When I was over in November there was a sale on at Go Outdoors. Loads of Ron Thompson rods at £9.99 each. Might not suit the tackle tarts, but the fish don't know what's at the other end of the line. All they are concerned about is the bait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 I must have spent over a hundred grand on gear over the years I could have caught fish with a hundred quid of gear Ain't that why tackle shops exist lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Rod have a look at Wassell Grove fisheries,http://wassellgrovefisheries.co.uk/ its still water fishing, this might be better for you to learn on as float fishing a river (Teme) takes a bit more skill, unless you intend to just ledger fish.The venue is set in a really nice place, I have fished it a few times over the years (summer only) its easy parking so getting to your desired peg is only a few hundred yards at the most, the banks are well kept and wide so there's plenty of space for a couple of seats for you and your wife, it can get busy at weekends during the summer,There used to-be a small cafe on site where you can get a bacon sarnie.If its not far from you go and have a look, have a walk around the pools (pick a nice day) my wife loves it there (she does not fish) its set in a valley and on a nice warm summers day you could be miles from anywhere.Good luck and tight lines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted February 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 I must have spent over a hundred grand on gear over the years I could have caught fish with a hundred quid of gear Ain't that why tackle shops exist lol I won't be spending that amount I can assure you. !! When it comes to rifles I'm a CZ man so that tells you a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted February 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Rod have a look at Wassell Grove fisheries,http://wassellgrovefisheries.co.uk/ its still water fishing, this might be better for you to learn on as float fishing a river (Teme) takes a bit more skill, unless you intend to just ledger fish. The venue is set in a really nice place, I have fished it a few times over the years (summer only) its easy parking so getting to your desired peg is only a few hundred yards at the most, the banks are well kept and wide so there's plenty of space for a couple of seats for you and your wife, it can get busy at weekends during the summer, There used to-be a small cafe on site where you can get a bacon sarnie. If its not far from you go and have a look, have a walk around the pools (pick a nice day) my wife loves it there (she does not fish) its set in a valley and on a nice warm summers day you could be miles from anywhere. Good luck and tight lines Good idea Just down the road from the Saturday car boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 I won't be spending that amount I can assure you. !! When it comes to rifles I'm a CZ man so that tells you a lot. Me too, was a little touge in cheek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted February 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Me too, was a little touge in cheek :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iaindp Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Guys can we not all do a bit better for this newbe? I'll chip in with a rod. Not the best by any means but it will be enough to either put the Mrs off, or whet her appetite for more, when you can decide whether to spend a bit of money or not. Sod it, I'll find a reel as well. The deal is that the rod and reel will be free and I'll pay the postage. In return, you match the postage cost with a donation to a charity of my choice, plus post an occasional catch report. If like me, everyone has a bit of preloved gear in the loft, I'm sure we can kit Mr and Mrs Rodp out and raise a couple of quid at the same time. So to get it going, Rodp I'll offer a rod and reel and my charity is Mencap........deal? Regards Iaindp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Guys can we not all do a bit better for this newbe? I'll chip in with a rod. Not the best by any means but it will be enough to either put the Mrs off, or whet her appetite for more, when you can decide whether to spend a bit of money or not. Sod it, I'll find a reel as well. The deal is that the rod and reel will be free and I'll pay the postage. In return, you match the postage cost with a donation to a charity of my choice, plus post an occasional catch report. If like me, everyone has a bit of preloved gear in the loft, I'm sure we can kit Mr and Mrs Rodp out and raise a couple of quid at the same time. So to get it going, Rodp I'll offer a rod and reel and my charity is Mencap........deal? Regards Iaindp in an earlier post i have offered to take him out fishing show him how it's done then kit him out free of charge bud, but good idea colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iaindp Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Ah ok, I didn't see the post. Well done. Tight lines Rodp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddoakley Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 5 pages and nobody has asked if his Mrs is called Annette! ?!?!??!?!?!? Edd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clanchief Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Ive read these five page and its good to hear all the different views, I have no idea on coarse fishing, but it looks cheaper than fly fishing and tying your own flies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Ive read these five page and its good to hear all the different views, I have no idea on coarse fishing, but it looks cheaper than fly fishing and tying your own flies. You've never seen a man spodding in kilos of bait then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 You've never seen a man spodding in kilos of bait then. lol very true. Those boilies don`t come cheap that`s for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 lol very true. Those boilies don`t come cheap that`s for sure. Neither does their bivies or beds or tv's and cookers and what ever else these carp campers take LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted February 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Guys can we not all do a bit better for this newbe? I'll chip in with a rod. Not the best by any means but it will be enough to either put the Mrs off, or whet her appetite for more, when you can decide whether to spend a bit of money or not. Sod it, I'll find a reel as well. The deal is that the rod and reel will be free and I'll pay the postage. In return, you match the postage cost with a donation to a charity of my choice, plus post an occasional catch report. If like me, everyone has a bit of preloved gear in the loft, I'm sure we can kit Mr and Mrs Rodp out and raise a couple of quid at the same time. So to get it going, Rodp I'll offer a rod and reel and my charity is Mencap........deal? Regards Iaindp This is a wonderful idea Rather than scrounge gear, which I had no intention of doing but many thanks for the offers gents, it is appreciated. I would rather pay my way and if a deserving charity benefits then so much the better. Iaindp, you tell me how much and to whom and I'll sort it Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iaindp Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 RodP If you want to PM me your address, I'll send rod and reel this weekend via the PO and let you know the postal cost. I think this could work. RodP gets some gear, I get to offload some preloved which realistically, will never be used again now that I've updated my tackle Charity receives a couple of quid. Everyone's a winner....Delboy Any other tackle pledges anyone? Iaindp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 I've got a hook he can have. Be fine once its straightened out and sharpened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted February 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 I've got a hook he can have. Be fine once its straightened out and sharpened Yeah, but is it a lucky hook, does it catch a lot.? Don't want you palming your rubbish off on to me :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Worth having a look at £1 Fishing Tackle, aka Poundshop for anglers............ http://www.onepoundfishingtackle.co.uk/ Plenty of bargains amongst the dross. Watch out for EFT stuff which is generally poor quality and before committing to buy check your order as there is a software glich that sometimes adds multiples to your order. The electronic bite alarms aren't exactly Fox or Delkim quality and are a bit bulky, but they work OK and at a quid a go are worth having. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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