Dr Axe wrote:
: i have never been fishing before but would like to start... however
: the vast array of equipment is confusing m
:
: Can you please give me any advice on what equipment somebody new
: should be looking for (rod - ha ha very funny)... i could do with a
: starting poing... which make, rough cost etc.....I have read i will
: need:
:
: Rod Carbon 12-13 ft.
: Reel.
: Catch Net
: bait
: floats
: hooks
: line
: and a licence
:
: My 11 year old step-son also wants to go ... so i will be looking
for
: equipment for him as well... Do Children need anything else or can
: they use standard equipment...
:
just get him standard stuff, if he enjoys it, he'll use it for years
and if not you'll have no trouble getting rid of it to someone you
know or you can use it yourself.

: I am looking at the cheaper end of the market!!... is there a good
: 2nd hand supplier anywhere in Manchester??
:
if you're buying 2nd hand rods, take a look at the eyes...where they
are lashed on (usually covered with a thick layer of paint / enamel)
they can crack or work loose, avoid any equipment that is tatty like
this because a decent fish will pull it apart - make sure all the eyes
are in good condition and the reel seating is unworn.

: Also any tips on where in and around Manchester is a good place to
go
: fishing.. so i can gain some experience before we go away camping
and
: fishing
:

One of the best day-ticket fisheries is not far from you in Bolton,
it's called Bradshaw Hall...there are 8 lakes all crammed with fish,
mainly carp.
there's some details he
http://www.coarsefish.com/Bradshaws.htm