New to boat fishing help ?

I have just aquired a small fishing boat, I live in the North West, I have been told that "Trefer" North Wales is a good location all year round spot easy to launch. Does anybody recommend anywhere else and what methods ?????

[nimue4]

Hi, welcome to the forum and welcome to the club of small boat owners. I live in the south west so can't help I'm afraid but someone will be along with some good advice.
What boat and motor have you got? I hear the cod fishing is better up there than down here but I think we beat you on the bass fishing front!
If you've just bought a second hand package privately please check the dates on the safety equipment, Flares especially are very dangerous when out of date, and you really do want that life jacket to inflate when you pull the cord!
Kindest regards and stay safe, Jules.

[sanctuary]

Where in the Northwest do you live? have you considered joining a boat fishing club, you'll get plenty of good advise and help. Take a look here http://www.wyreboatangling.com/forum/index.php

Originally Posted by nimue4

Hi, welcome to the forum and welcome to the club of small boat owners. I live in the south west so can't help I'm afraid but someone will be along with some good advice.
What boat and motor have you got? I hear the cod fishing is better up there than down here but I think we beat you on the bass fishing front!
If you've just bought a second hand package privately please check the dates on the safety equipment, Flares especially are very dangerous when out of date, and you really do want that life jacket to inflate when you pull the cord!
Kindest regards and stay safe, Jules.

15ft with small cabin, 9.9 hp engine mainly inshore fishing.

[nimue4]

I know you're gonna be annoyed at this but it has to be said. 3 major rules in small boat fishing.
1,If you look out the window and think, umm not sure whether to go out....don't.
2, Always have a backup way of getting back in. Depending on how far out you go, this can be a pair of oars.
3, Start up and try out your back up power source if it's an engine.

I've not done all these and I will never do so again
Cheers, Jules

[A fluff chucker]

100% agree on the safety as you say

" if in doubt don't go out "

cheers - fluff

[dobbin]

I also have a small boat and reside in blackburn. If you dont mind traiering long distance then rhos on sea has the best slipway I have come accross. Closer to home try Knott end just across the esturery from fleetwood. Hope you have a backup engine. You can contact me on 01254605805

[Drew]

Hi BurnleyBoy,

Welcome aboard.

Cheers

Drew

[steve65]

Hi burnleyboy
i am in west wales and like you are new to the boat fishing as i have a 14 dejon with a 20hp yam engine like the others say if in doubt don't go out i learnt the hard way last year got caught out in newport bay the weather changes very quickly ,a bit scary especialy when got the kids on board .
Then on top off all that nearly lost me car getting the boat out off the water it sank in the sand nearly went for the hamlets lol funny now .
regards steve

[plugger]

welcome to the forum mate. i also have a small boat 21ft shetland and i totally agree with the tips and advice allready offered.all i will add is get yourself a decent radio and go on a safety course,which most yacht clubs offer.
numbber 1 priority safety at all times. the sea takes no prisoners.


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