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[Andy_Trucker]

Just thought id say hello and introduce myself as im new to the site.

Ive been thinking about and promising to take up course fishing for a while and now find myself with the perfect opportunity to start. I live in Pontefract, West Yorks, and cant believe how many ponds, bits of river & canals are in a short driving distance.

I used to sea fish every now & then but apart from the odd deep sea trip on holidays ive not been for years. As for course fishing, I will be starting from scratch. Ive read other threads from novice's and visited links etc & have found what I understood helpful.

Yesterday I visited 2 local angling shops, one guy spoke to me for a good 45mins going through different types of course fishing, the equipment, day tickets,season tickets etc etc and told me to start off light float fishing and once I get used to that then carp fishing or using a pole (i think). However, the other guy told me to wait till next april for better weather and a full year on the rod licence. I can bear the weather & really want to get started but is waiting the best thing to do.

Also any other advice for a beginner would be appreciated.

Many thanks

Andy

[fishypaul]

hi andy welcome to the forum

[Norfolkboy]

Welcome to the forum

[Fishing Forum Admin]

Welcome to the forum mate and looking forward to your posts

[Hopey]

Hi Andy, welcome to the forum.