just starting

[andyfisher]

now is there any body out there who can give me some advice i would like to start fishing with my 6 year old son i have some old kit but,
are these starter kits any good?
and do they do the job?
would be very grateful for any advice, e.g what to pick up
how to start etc thanks,,,,

[Fishing Forum Admin]

welcome to the fishing forum

Starter kits are ok but sometimes it pays to go to the tackle shop as you can get some great advice

Also when looking for kit do not for get the local car boot sales as they can be a cheap way of getting some tackle

Looking forward to your catch reports , questions and help

[Norfolkboy]

Welcome to the forum

The Matt Hayes starter kits are supposed to be good for under 50 quid I believe.

If looking for tips etc.. look in the Fishing Tips and Rigs, as there's some great posts from members about most aspects from plumbing the depth to bait

[andyfisher]

hi great thanks went on monday not to sure
if we were doing it wright or not float and tip going down but not for long
struck but nothing ..anybody any tips
useing float with split shot and hook at end maggot and groud bait

[Omahayank]

Welcome to the forum from across the pond (keep that in mind w/my advise too)
(Here)In the heat try a longer line between the bobber & the bait. Or try a drop-shot from the bottom. Tie the hook a foot or 3 from the end w/ a palomar knot and crimp a split shot on the tag end (put 1 overhand knot below the weight if you loose them too easy) and keep the rod tip up. Try a slow retrieve, a little quicker, pause, let the rod tip drop to drop the bait, keep switch'n till they start bite'n. And most of all...Have fun w/ your kid!!
Good luck!