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[Glynnister]

Hi.

After spending most of last summer indoors partly due to the weather and various dev projects i have decided this year i want to really find a good outdoor hobby that i can enjoy for years to come.
A few years ago i remember fishing at a camp site in france and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Also as my current girlfriend is very fond of spending hours sitting and lying in the sun reading i found fishing to be perfect as something i can do while we are out.

Unfortunately as i only spent a few hours fishing a number of years ago i have remembered NOTHING about it, i think i could get the hang of casting again but know little about anything else.

I have applied for my fishing license and have a budget of around 100-150 pounds to get started.

Could anyone please recommend a collection of basic starter gear for me?
also i am from the Birmingham/Solihull are of the midlands so if anyone could reccomend some places to go to practise would be great.

thank you.

[fishypaul]

hello mate welcome to the forum
there many good deals to be had on the internet these days but i would recommend a good tackle dealer,
they can help you no end and kit you out with gear that will last ,
have you any friends who fish ? it certainly would help if you could tag along with somebody while you are picking up the skills you will need
dont be afraid to ask on here,no question is stupid , the only stupid question is the one you don't ask
best of luck mate

[Glynnister]

Are there any particular places you would recommend like websites ect?

What would you list as like the must haves to get started?

[fishypaul]

i know we will have a few others chipping in with a few additions to the list,

rod - float / match rod
fixed spool reel
line - 4lb breaking strain should suffice ( dont want too light to start with )
floats
split shot - come in dispencers of assorted sizes
hooks - hooks to nylon are the most popular
disgorger
plummet
couple of rod rests
landing net
seat
fishing umbrella
tackle box
scales
bait box

thats all i can think of at the moment,it will get you fishing

anyone else got anything to add ?

[scottish_and_mental]

Welcome to the forum fella !
Your best option would be to look for a local club in your area as the social side , local places to fish , pals to fish with are worth the weight in gold.
with regards to beginners kit , you will deffo need the obvious - a rod and reel - which type will depend on wether you intend to carp fish/fish the lakes and canals etc,..
A landing net, a keepnet , rod rest,and a tackle box or something like a shakespeare beta box to sit on are all essentials too ..
places like Argos do the whole lot in a big kit as do places like Glasgow angling centre ..
Im sure some of the coarse lads will guide you more thoroughly into whats what .
Steve

[scottish_and_mental]

gordon bennet Paul , could you not have posted that 30 seconds ago lol
coulda saved me the typing

[Glynnister]

Thanks alot for that guys.
Ill be sure to get back to you when i have that stuff sorted :)

any other recommendations about good places to get started like differences between different types of fishing etc, bearing in mind i live in the city in the midlands.

Also what do you think i should start with as ive just looked on various sites and came across the option of like 4 types of rods to choose from and i dont have a clue.

ty