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"Activeviii" wrote in message
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only one thing I would touch on to up of what Derek has right said and that is going into a
tackle shop. don't just go into one, go into as many as you can as some deals aren't all there
cracked upto be. if you can try to go fishing with friends 1st and borrow kit, ask around the
places your fishing, tell them your just trying to get into the sport and your looking for
advice.

as Derek rightly said about your stepson, he may like it to start with but after a bit the
boredom sets in and he may wish to go and find something else to do, so if you can arrange it
try
doing as I do and get the other half to pick him up after a few hours and enjoy the rest of the
day without trying to sort his tangles. when I take my 6yr old out I only take kit for him and
leave mine at home, that way I give him the time he needs and not just enough time so I can
fish
as well.

All the best.
Phil.
www.cotswoldbaitcreations.co.uk



"Derek.Moody" wrote in message
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In article , 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...

The array of equipment is meant to confuse you - 99% is designed to catch
anglers - not fish. (The manufacturers make their money out of selling
loads of gear to the people who are not catching much and think that a new
or different gadget will make the difference.)

So: in asking the question you are making a good start ... but:

Any advice you get here is worh exactly what you paid for it ;-)

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

OK, that *might* be suitable and I could catch fish with such a setup but
we're starting from the wrong end.

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...

If he's 11 he will not yet be strong enough to handle some of the longer
rods all day. In fact his attention span is likely to be good for about
half a day at first, maybe less. If both of you are learning you are not
likely to do very well and so risk boring him.

I am looking at the cheaper end of the market!!... is there a good 2nd hand
supplier anywhere in Manchester??

An excellent source of gear once you have enough experience to know what
you're handling.

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

I don't know the area but I'm sure there are plenty of places locally. I've
seen some good fish in the canals for eg. There will be someone from your
area reading this - any suggestions?

Here's what I suggest you do:

DON'T buy any tackle now. You might as well get a licence though as you're
going to need it and it lasts 'til next April, your 11 year old will not
need one until next year.

Go to a tackle shop at a time when they are not too busy and ask if there
are any angling guides or instructors in the area. If there are no coarse
fishing guides there may be flycasting (usually trout) instructors.
That's the next best bet.

While you're in there ask about fishing clubs. Then contact the clubs and
see if they have any instruction schemes.

Arrange a lesson at the water of the guide's choice. Speak to or phone the
guide/instructor well before your lesson and tell him that you have no
tackle and will need to use his. Explain that you need basic instruction in
things like knot-tying and extracting hooks and undoing tangles as well as
the usual casting and fish location skills. Tell the instructor your budget
and ask that after the lesson he makes out a sensible shopping list based
on you and your son's build, strength, eyesight, dexterity and other
characteristics.

Some things you can share - at first you'll only need one landing net
between you for eg.

This may cost a little more at first but in the long run this will be cheaper
and you'll catch a lot more fish.

You two are going to have a lot of fun together...

Cheerio,

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