Very Novice Fisher

[minibarrow]

Well new to this fishing, decided to take upa hobby so here I am. Have recently bought a set of fishing gear from ebay at a real bargin, cllect on saturday.

Anyway what I'm after is any hints and tips on how to get started.

I believe you need a Rod licence...... is this it can I go fishing. I understand there will be fees to pay for where I fish (any sites would be much appreciated....Durrington, Wiltshire Area)

What rigs set ups do I need?
Good Tackle?
How do I know what set-ups to use?
Is there any good reading to help me?

Sorry to ask so many questions

Cheers fossy

[headless]

Hi mate

If you mention what tackle you have purchased and what fish you are targeting there will be plenty of advise from the forum members

Darrell

[minibarrow]

The set I won on ebay consists of the following items as listed below:

3 reels - 2 x zebco and 1 x DAM
Includes spare spools for different line strengths

Various floats, weights, hooks and lures.

Scales, Bombs, feeders, bait tray (with stand)

Landing net

Landing net mat

Keep net (approx 10 foot)

Umbrella (approx 8ft wide)

Fishing rods - 1 x 10 ft approx
1 x 12ft approx

Rod rests

Rod bag

Tackle box

Seat Box


I want to fish for Tench, Bream, Chubb, Roach, Golden Rudd, Perch & Carp.

[headless]

Need a bit more info on what type rods, float,quiver, carp etc... there are so many types of rods out there and you need to balance the rod, reel and line to allow you to catch and land the fish

When you get the tackle let us know the make and type of rods as well as the reels

Darrell

[minibarrow]

Many thanks mate will put notes on tackle set when collected on saturday

[ben lee]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

For local venues in the south west check out www.gethooked.co.uk

For licence info check out www.environment-agency.gov.uk/rodlicence


There is quite afew members on here from the wiltshire area so pleanty of catch reports on here.

[minibarrow]

Prices for 2009/10 rod licences — valid from 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010


Full season (expires 31 March 2010)

£26.00 Category Non-migratory trout, char, freshwater fish (coarse fish) and eels

£70.00 Salmon and migratory trout (sea trout)., non-migratory trout, char, freshwater fish (coarse fish) and eels

what is the difference
I just want to fish on a lake, river or resivoir.

[headless]

Originally Posted by minibarrow

Prices for 2009/10 rod licences — valid from 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010


Full season (expires 31 March 2010)

£26.00 Category Non-migratory trout, char, freshwater fish (coarse fish) and eels

£70.00 Salmon and migratory trout (sea trout)., non-migratory trout, char, freshwater fish (coarse fish) and eels

what is the difference
I just want to fish on a lake, river or resivoir.

you require £26.00 Category Non-migratory trout, it allows you to use two rods, I f you use three rods you will need two

Darrell

[Jolly Piscator]

Hi Minibarrow.
The £26 licence is all you'll need unless you're seriously looking to catch salmon or sea trout. Short term licences are also avalible and may be more cost effective for you as we are nearly at the end of this years licence duration.
Once you get your tackle I suggest you arrange a trip out with an experinced angler who help you with the basics and save on frustration ( leave that to the fish !)
Good luck and hope you enjoy your new hobby.

[minibarrow]

Well here goes, here's what I got for my money from ebay:

3 reels - 2 x Zebco (Prostaff PS20)
1 x DAM (Sel 320)

Includes spare spools for different line strengths

Various floats, weights, hooks and lures. (need more does look much!!!)

Scales (very old, only goes to 4lbS)

Bombs

Bait tray (with stand)

Landing net

Landing net mat

Keep net (approx 10 foot)

Umbrella (approx 8ft wide)

Fishing rods:1 x 10 ft rod DAM Champion Match Rod
1 x 12ft rod (make unkown, looks like had repair, black tape at reel end)

Rod rests

Rod bag (Requires new)

Tackle box (Very old)

Seat Box