| #1  08-16-2011, 06:27 PM | |||
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| After my first day fishing Iv'e went out and bought this earlier today, http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...%3EFISHING.htm hard work getting it back from newcastle with no car, lol. Wondering what you guys think for someone starting out fishing. Is it an alright buy? looks good to me, the rods feel..metal, is this normal? Anything else im going to need? Gave the trolley to my step dad as i can carry everything with ease. Thanks, Peter     |
| #2 08-16-2011, 06:38 PM | ||||
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| Re: After my first day fishing will def get you started alright just need rigs ( weights?? couldnt see if included) and bait now good luck  dave __________________ www.exmouthsaa.co.uk 24 beers in a case and 24 hours in a day simples You won't know unless you go :D...and if you do go!! please let us know :D as thats how the forum thrives |
| #3 08-16-2011, 06:40 PM | |||
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| Re: After my first day fishing we all have to start somewhere mate. i started with argos kit when i was a nipper (36 now) and upgraded the more i got into fishing. rods feel of metal? __________________ www.riverswayonline.co.uk |
| #4 08-16-2011, 06:50 PM | ||||
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| Re: After my first day fishing good luck matey and welcome to the game. id bin the bait included in the deal get some nice gear from the fishin shop, good luck and tight lines keep us updated __________________ Always searching for new ideas |
| #5 08-16-2011, 06:56 PM | |||
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| Re: After my first day fishing Yeah sure they felt metal, Ill have more of a feel tomorrow. slept all day and dont do much when im on night shift lol. Thanks for reply, already got a few bits n pieces of tackle, rigs? Peter |
| #6 08-16-2011, 06:57 PM | ||||
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| Re: After my first day fishing It'll get you started and at a good price. Decent bait and end tackle will help though. Bait type and presentation is the key. I caught my first few carp (up to 16lb) on very cheap gear but felt the need to upgrade quickly. As a package it looks more than capable of doing the job. |
| #7 08-17-2011, 06:57 AM | |||
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| Re: After my first day fishing Hmm any guides/info/tips on putting the line on my reel? Peter |
| #8 08-17-2011, 01:15 PM | ||||
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| Re: After my first day fishing If you fix the reel to the rod (you only need the bottom half if in two/three sections) then thread the line down towards the reel and tie the line around the spool. You can then start to reel in the line but make sure you keep some tension on the line as you reel it. A good tip is to get a damp towel and hold the line with the rod and try and keep the same tension throughout. Don't over fill the spool as it will just fall off into a birds nest when your next fishing, I think about 3 to 5mm from the lip of the spool should do it. |
| #9 08-17-2011, 02:03 PM | |||
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| Re: After my first day fishing I've read drop the line into bucket of water for tension. Good idea? |
| #10 08-17-2011, 02:16 PM | ||||
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| Re: After my first day fishing I usually get the wife to hold the spool with a pen through it but she usually burns her fingers on the revolving line spool and I have to make her a cuppa to keep her friendly LOL.... Otherwise I pass the line through one of those big old telephone directories to give it tension. Dropping it into a bucket of water is also a good idea. __________________ My Web Site (The Average Coarse Angler) Happiness is Fish Shaped (It used to be woman shaped but the wifes getting on a bit now) |
