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Post by chrisfromthevillage on May 8, 2007 11:49:10 GMT
So then, am sat here thinkin sea fishing sounds like a rite treat, and was wondering what kind of gear i would need. theres loadsa diff rods on "bosfish" like surf rods, uptide rods n beach rods. whats the difference and what kind of rod would i need for wetting a line off a harbour or pier ??
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Post by Finny on May 8, 2007 11:54:17 GMT
This is what I use.
A fixed spool beachcaster
A fixed spool reel
20lb line
60lb line for leader
4 to 5oz leads
2 or 3 hook flappers
Swivels
Spare hooks
Bait
Fresh lug worm
Squid
Mackeral.
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Post by chrisfromthevillage on May 8, 2007 12:54:36 GMT
thnx finny, much appreciated
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Post by berryrhinos on May 8, 2007 15:50:11 GMT
If your fishing in dark then you'll need a torch or something so you can keep a eye on end of your rods. Get a range of leads to suit the tide conditions. Don't be fooled into buying a 15ft or 18ft rod for the extra casting distance. It isn't needed.
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Post by Guest on May 8, 2007 15:56:07 GMT
Hello Chris
I use much the same as Finny has suggested but instead of 20lb mainline i use 15lb, reels are the multiplier type which i use on 12ft rods and you may want to invest in a few breakaway type leads, you know the ones with the grip wires attached that help you hold bottom in heavy tidal flows, the wires fold back and are locked into position with coloured collars, makes getting your rig back a lot easier, oh and always use a shock leader, the last thing you want is five ounces of lead cracking off on the cast and hitting someone out for a bit of a paddle......not good
Be safe and have fun
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Post by Finny on May 8, 2007 16:00:18 GMT
I've seen a few crack off's, everyone scatters when there's a 5 ounce lead fly up in the air. Also don't fish on rocks or beaches at night unless your with an experienced angler. ;D
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Post by berryrhinos on May 8, 2007 16:08:02 GMT
Buy a tide book too! About a quid from a angling shop around where your fishing.
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Post by jerseyman on May 8, 2007 22:08:05 GMT
 I've seen a few crack off's, everyone scatters when there's a 5 ounce lead fly up in the air. Also don't fish on rocks or beaches at night unless your with an experienced angler. ;D finnys always up for a laugh. but he's bang on with this one. 
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Post by Finny on May 9, 2007 7:01:09 GMT
I always fish from piers, harbour walls or beaches where you can get off easy.
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Post by berryrhinos on May 9, 2007 16:25:18 GMT
Me and my dad were fishing at Cayton Bay once on a sand rise and the sea come in behind us and we only realised when it was about waist height.
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