getting started

[rhys williams]

my names rhys.

im 14 almost 15 and would like to know how to get started in fresh water fishing, like the stuff ill need like, licences and other things. Ive looked on the web but all that comes up is stuff for pros :S.

Can somone tell me what i need to get started please.

[Paul Elmes]

I'd recomend going to your local tackle shop and asking for a set up. That way he should be able to knock some money off if you buy yourself Rod/Reel/Net's etc.

I'd set myself a budget first of how much you want to spend alltogether. Pressuming you go fishing by yourself (and not with anyone who already has gear) I'd get myself a rod, reel, a few bait boxes, hook disgorger, landing net, some line. If you look through some catalogues you should be able to find a tackle box with most of that included for a few quid. I would imagine that a decent enough set up wouldn't cost you anymore than £20-£30, but I could be wrong.

you can get fishing licenses for a day, 2 week, a month and the entire season. If you're planning to fish for a few days then I'd recomend getting a 2 week one. They're not that expensive, a day license is about £3.50 I think. HOwever, various lakes and rivers will charge you to use them, but again that shouldn't be a huge amount.

I'm sure some other members will provide some better help

[rhys williams]

thanks for the great advice :) and for taking the time to explain to me.

Do you know where i can get a 2 week licence? or a season 1?

[Drew]

Hi Rhys,

Have a look on this site,

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk...s/fish/399730/

it explains all that you need to know about a fishing license.

Regards

Drew

[Paul Elmes]

You can buy them online or at your local Post Office.

That link that Drew kindly provided should give you some extra details

[rhys williams]

thanks ill look into it.