New to Fishing... any advice would be greatly appreciated

[HannahElise]

Hi!
I am new to Fishing, and this weekend I am embarking on an adventure to Cromer to do some Crabbing. I have been advised to use some smelly bait, like raw bacon, smelly fish etc. I was wondering for future trips, whether anyone could advise me on what type of fish are good to catch at this time of year?

[dave fish]

not big on sea fishing but welcome to the forum and tight lines

[paul p]

HI, is it boat fishing or shore fishing hannah, i hope i got your name right. If so let me know and i will help you no problem. Paul. Welcome to the forum. For future ref bk17 is one of the best shore anglers there is first name drew, awesome guy to.

[fullcreel]

Local tackle shops would be your best bet for advice. In the past when crabbing with handlines, an old pork chop bone, with some meat left on it was pretty good. It did not smell as bad as an old fish, and the bone gave the critters something to hold on to.
Good luck.

[paul p]

Ah yes got you now, best bait fresh cod or pollock the best for crabbing, but beware of some tackle shops as if you dont know they will sell you sh..e ie rubbish, if poss take someone who does. Paul been there done that etc.

[scottish_and_mental]

Originally Posted by stud

HI, is it boat fishing or shore fishing hannah, i hope i got your name right. If so let me know and i will help you no problem. Paul. Welcome to the forum. For future ref bk17 is one of the best shore anglers there is first name drew, awesome guy to.

.. boat fishing for crabs lol...

For future ref bk17 is one of the best shore anglers there is first name drew ?



Go to tesco Hannah and ask for a mackerel or herring , nice and cheap and the crabs will love it..I hope once you get the bug you will invest in fishing rod and reel ( ask santa, hes coming soon ) and give shore fishing a bash.
Best bet is to try your local pier as its easy access and means you will get away with the basics. Species this time of year will include whiting,codling and flounder from the harbours and estuaries..
Try and find out if there is a local fishing club or any local matches on near you and go along to find out information on locations,tactics and baits etc..
Most anglers will be only too willing to help no matter how many questions you ask so get out there, catch a fish and enjoy !!

[paul p]

Irish and mental. Ive been replying all day a tad tired and yes drew is a great shore angler if ever she takes up shore fishing. Paul.

[bk17]

welcome to the forum hannalouise, hope you have fun crabbing

Originally Posted by scottish_and_mental

For future ref bk17 is one of the best shore anglers there is first name drew ?

shall i send you a list of captures , open wins , nfsa medal fish, isac specimens

best not to comment unless you know the facts about an angler, not just a forum name ...........

i didnt say it ..........records speak for them selves


but fish on the beach beats words on a screen

im not really a match angler, more a certain species fruit cake

[paul p]

Sorry drew. No offence intended. Paul.

[HannahElise]

Thank you guys, all of you!
This is great, I shall report back on my trip.
Play nice while I'm away.
Over and out.