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Post by leedsbrewer on Jan 30, 2013 11:31:14 GMT
Hello, I'm completely new to fishing. So new in fact that i don't yet have a rod or any idea of how to start. I'd be very grateful if someone could point me in the right direction?? I've been reading whatever i can find on the web but it's a huge subject to tackle in one go!(if you'll pardon the pun)
Are there any good online how to guides anywhere that you can recommend?
The advice I have seen so far says that to start with I should be looking at purchasing a 12ft float rod with a fixed spool reel, using 4lb line. Does this sound about right? I don't really want to buy some equipment and then discover it's not really what i needed. My understanding is that this is for course fishing and that this rod won't be able to handle bigger fish like carp.
I keep being told that it's all a matter of preferance as to which equipment to buy... So what would you guys suggest? What equipment should i buy? I'll be fishing in and around the Leeds area.
Many thanks in advance for any responses, and sorry if this question has appeared a billion times before...
Leeds Brewer
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Post by grford77 on Jan 30, 2013 12:05:43 GMT
Hi mate and welcome to the site. There are loads of experienced anglers on here who I am sure will be able to help you out. To start with the type of tackle you will require will depend largely on what type of fish you are wanting to catch and what sort of venues you will be fishing on? If you are just wanting to start off with some general gear then one possibility could be to take a look at the Club Korum - float and feeder starter kits. These kits contain everything you will need (in terms of rod, reel and terminal tackle) to get you started and they seem reasonabley priced. I use lots of Korum tackle and can highly recommend it. You will also need a landing net and other bits and bobs, which can be picked up fairly cheaply. You may even get some offers of decent secondhand tackle from forum members if they know you are looking. I am sure some other forum members will be along shortly to offer you their suggestions. Well I hope that has helped and given you some food for thought and once again welcome to the forum mate!  ATB Glen. |
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Post by Steve king on Jan 30, 2013 12:48:22 GMT
Welcome to the site
As Glen as said it all depends on want you want catch and what venues you are wanting to fish (canals,Rvers,Ponds, or commercials).
If you take a look on youtube there are thousands of videos on there to wade through covering every aspect of coarse fishing.
I hope this helps you a little.
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Post by gazzab78 on Jan 30, 2013 12:57:32 GMT
Welcome to the site mate.
I would echo the same comments as above. Although personally i prefer 13ft float rods. All that is, is personal preference mate. The big question is how much cash are you wanting to part with to get yourself started? As other have said what type of fishing are you planning on doing? Small Lakes, ponds and still waters? Or are you venturing on to the rivers?
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Post by Eyghon on Jan 30, 2013 14:21:55 GMT
Welcome to the site mate. +1 to all the above, pay a visit to BobCo Tackle once you've decided on your target Species, type of venue and budget, they'll sort you out with the correct gear. Regards Craig |
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Post by leedsbrewer on Jan 30, 2013 14:34:30 GMT
hey guys, thanks for the welcome. I think i'll be looking initially at some local lakes to start with and perhaps eventually river fishing. Would i need different rods for these two types of fishing? I was thinking of just starting out with a cheapish rod and reel (around £70) to see how i like it. Though knowing me i'll probably do some more research and end up paying £££'s for a decent one!
or perhaps buying 2 rods (as suggested in a guide i read), one being the float rod mentioned in my first post and the second being either a ledger, carp or feeder. don't really know which would be best?? the guide said to get a ledger...
with regards the type of fish i'm looking to catch... i have no idea what is in my local lakes, i'll ask around and do some research, they're on the map below so will probably have a thread somewhere on here. I've been reading some of the blogs on this site and like the look of catching some of the bigger fish so will probably end up carp fishing. Are there any good carp fishing spots around Leeds?
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Post by drunkenmaster76 on Jan 30, 2013 15:00:41 GMT
Hi Leedsbrewer - welcome. I was in a similar situation to you 18 months ago (and am still on a steep learning curve). I started off with a float rod setup as you have described. I went down to Bobco and explained my situation and budget and they gave me good advice and picked me out a good quality set- I never felt pressured or like I was being shanghaied into a good sale for them.
As i mentioned i'm still a newbie myself, so i don't profess to know much. However I find a float rod very versatile for catching a lot of species and getting your bait where you want it, whether in the margins or in open water. I caught my first carp on float and it was a complete buzz. It was probably what sent me down the carp route and purchasing specialist rods. However I still regularly break out the float rod for a bit of sport and you can't beat that rush when your float disappears!
I echo what everyone else has said about there being some really knowledgable folk on here and all very friendly. I think I spent a couple of days trawling through the archived and learnt a great deal.
Good luck with your new pursuit!
Matt
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Post by jdcalling on Jan 30, 2013 16:34:07 GMT
You ever been fishing at all before mate?? Don't blow a lot of cash until you've had a few goes... It might bore you rigid!!! On the other hand you may get totally hooked like I did 18 months ago I started with a 15 quid telescopic kid starter kit and a licence, wandering along my local river.. You don't need a lot to get going, and at first what you use is not that important as I believe it's the last 6 inch the fish see that counts But all the above is top advice, I hope you enjoy yourself |
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Post by leedsbrewer on Jan 30, 2013 16:51:38 GMT
I did a day Carp fishing with a mate about 7 years ago and we didnt have a bite all day. I still enjoyed it though. Since then ive been sea fishing 3 or 4 times in a boat off the coast of Jersey. Really enjoyed it and caught loads of fish.
Looking forward to getting started now! :-)
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Post by angellus72 on Jan 30, 2013 17:06:43 GMT
How do.
My original set up was a float and a feeder rod.
With multi spoiled reels, you can get a variety of lb lines available without the expense of several reels.
Again, depending on your target waters will depend on strengths, but i have seen double figure carp caught on 4 lb line, although it did take some patience and a lot of clutch play.
There's a load of help n advice in these threads for everyone, I've found it useful many times.
Good luck n tight lines
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Post by Eyghon on Jan 30, 2013 23:10:46 GMT
When I started fishing again in 2006 I went to Fishing Republic and with their advise bought a full setup which included a Ron Thompson Feeder rod, Shimano float road, 2 Shimano Catana reels with 2 spools each which I loaded with 2 different BS lines on each reel, most of the kit was low to lower-mid range stuff but it did me for a year or two before the urge to upgrade took hold. Before I bought the set up I visited many venues and talked to the people fishing to see what tackle they were using etc and of course you've already joined the home for all knowledge  I would probably try and get out and fishing ASAP, if you're gonna sit on the bank in the Winter the chances are Fishing is going to be for you. |
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Post by leedsbrewer on Feb 5, 2013 14:59:43 GMT
Thanks for all the advice. I popped down to Bobco and got myself a 12ft float rod and reel. Might treat myself to an 11ft feeder rod on wednesday as well.
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Post by slowhandgreg on Feb 5, 2013 15:10:05 GMT
Go Outdoors have quite a bit of fishing gear in and are nice and cheap for the accessory stuff you'll need like a clip lock box to put your stuff in cheap fishing chair, line, landing net + handle etc..
I'd check out the Drennan Red range reels they may be only £19 but are far better than any low cost reel I've handled. There are plenty of decent float rods around at reasonable prices from all the main manufacturers
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Post by Jimmy Silverfish FULLA on Feb 6, 2013 12:53:43 GMT
Get a garbolino rocket picker £25 for a feeder rod it will not be Beaton on for price,,,, me and my mate have had carp to 15 lb on them and roach so it's a great all rounder,,,,
Get a Daiwa pros caster fast drag reel £50 I love mine can play fish all day on them,,,,
4lb line and some guru method feeders with mould and a bag a 2 mm pellets with 4-6mm hook pellets use 4 inch hook length with bait bands,
In the spring summer you will bag up on this setup trust me,
You want more info pm me
Or call 07786743302 jimmy ill guide you to a cracking commercial local where the learning never stops pal,,,,
This time next year I'm sure you will have a lot of kit lol,,,, it's more addictive than drugs is fishing :-)
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Post by Darren on Feb 6, 2013 13:49:09 GMT
Garbo rocket pickers are great, I've got the pellet waggled rod from Garbo and its in a class of its own for the price
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