Clueless...

[josh167]

Hi all,

I'm brand new to fishing and haven't bought any gear yet. I would really like to give it a go so I've been thinking about getting myself a cheap starter kit to get going, this way if it's a success I can quickly upgrade!

I haven't been yet but I'm leaning towards Coarse fishing even though I live so close to the Sea (I'm on the Wirral). Sound like a good idea?

I've seen a starter kit on ebay which looks like a good place to start to me...but I'd love the opinion of somebody who knows even the slightest bit about fishing!

The kit is on £25 and includes...
Telescopic 4m Fishing Rod And Match Reel + Line

Lineaeffe CarbonTelescopic Rod
4m Rod.Fixed reel seat
Lined Guides.4 Sections

Vigor Rear Drag Reel
Long cast spool
Multi Disc Drag
Anti-Twist System
Balanced left-right handle.
Gear Ratio: 5.5:1

Also included in this ideal starter kit is the following:

Folding Landing Net with handle
1 x Packet size 16 Hooks
3 x Crystal Waggler Floats
1 x tub shot,
1 x Bank Stick
1 x Rod Rest
1 x Disgorger
1 spool line
1 x Catapult

Now I know this gear cant be great but does it sound good for an absolute beginner like me???

Thanks for any help!

[barbelblanker]

Welcome! To be absolutely blunt about it , beginners kits are rarely a long term investment. Having said that , I started that way and was bitten big time. As long as you can accept the gear is limited and the results likely to be less goos than on "proper" gear. As always that challenge is that in order to give it a decent go you need semio decent gear, but till you start you won't want to spend the money. Maybe some helpful (and generous) soul will take you under their wing for a trip or two.