Hi Guys,
Thanks for the fast replys...

The boat is only quite small and seats anout 4 people max !

I have been out and bought life jackets & water proofs
and a pack of flaires & some ores

I will be looking at fishing on the north coast of ireland in Culdaff bay
near to the slipway / peir.

Many thanks

"Derek Moody" wrote in message
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In article , Steve (EI2GYB)
wrote:

Im new to boat fishing,
I have just bought a small boat (17 foot) and was looking to go fishing
in
it - what would i need ??

Wherabouts (roughly) are you hoping to fish?

What sort of boat is she?

What safety equipment have you got?

I have no clue as to what fish to expect as i have never done this
before.

Everyone here is going to be very wary of giving fishing advice until
we're
certain both you and the vessel are seaworthy. The simplest answer is to
suggest you find someone experienced to go with you the first few times.

I would however like to fish for Cod Pollock and Mackrel;

The local fish will depend on your area - *if* you are just intending to
get
the odd fish supper *and* you have some boating experience then take a
look
at:

http://www.author.casterbridge.net/derek-moody/fishing/

But 17 feet is a debatable size. Off some coasts and in some 17 footers
with a suitable companion I would be willing to go a long way offshore.
There are even examples of successful shark and conger angling exploits in
such vessels. In other waters and other boats I wouldn't cross the
harbour.

You've started by doing the thing right though, you've asked. There's
every chance that, with care, there's an awful lot of fishy fun ahead of
you.

Cheerio,

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