In article , Steve Homer
wrote:
HI ALL,

I am interested in starting to fish.
Im not shure what type but id like to try local canals or Kingsbury Water
Park.

I have been to my local tackle shop and they have sugested to buy a Pole for
about £6 or go for a starter Kit at about £30,

When the chap was talking to me it was just blowing my mind - i did not
understand much of what he was saying
Information Overload i think.

Can anyone help with what i should start with and any good places in
Birmingham (UK) to fish.

As a general rule you will learn many times faster if someone guides you.

Ask about local clubs. If you have a car offer to take out a couple of older
anglers in return for a little instruction. Visit your libraray and read a
few angling books - choose the ones published before 1975 if you can as
there will be less overspecialised hype written and the fish haven't changed
in the interim.

Or there may be a professional angling tutor/guide in the area who could
take you out and, literally, show you the knots (and the rest of the fiddly
bits) in return for a fee.

Then get your guide/mentor to help you set a budget and buy what you need.

Don't forget to include your licence and (day?) tickets in the budget.

Have fun :-)

Cheerio,

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