On 22 May 2005 13:35:05 -0700, Eric The Viking let rip with:
Might be worth getting some Mackerel feathers and giving them a try
from the beach this summer. You will need a beachcaster rod with a
fixed spool reel and some feathers but that's about all. Alternatively
you could try float fishing for Mackerel and Garfish - a tackle shop
should be able to get you setup with the necessary floats and weights
for a few quid.

The great thing with sea fishing is you can spend as little or as much
as you want - don't let anyone tell you you need the latest and
greatest gear to catch fish - just start with the basics and expand as
you need to.


Thanks.

That's pretty much what I want to do, keep it cheap and simple for a
start. Apparently I have beachcaster (well my father does), and I guess
it will have a fixed spool. I'm going to have a look later this week.

If I get the bug, I might look at freshwater fishing, but it always seemed
such a waste as generally freshwater fish don't make good eating. Around
here most would have hint of brickpit about them Basically I want to
eat what I catch, and mackerel is a good start. Garfish doesn't look to
appealing, but is supposed to make good eating. Nothing ventured, nothng
gained I guess.

Am I right in saying that there is no license required for sea fishing?
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Pscylo