Reccomendations for beginner

Hi all,

My 8 year old son has been nagging me about taking up fishing, like most
8 year olds he might decide after 5 minutes that it's not for him but
I'd like to give him a chance at it. It's been many years since I went
fishing as a kid and I have forgotten everything. I would like to get
some basic kit together that would allow him to give it a go perhaps at
one of the nearby canals (we live in the Midlands). Can anyone reccomend
a basic equipment list or have any tips?

--
Andi

In article , Kes
wrote:
Hi all,

My 8 year old son has been nagging me about taking up fishing, like most
8 year olds he might decide after 5 minutes that it's not for him but
I'd like to give him a chance at it. It's been many years since I went

A good ploy is to go for an evening trip timed so that dusk calls a natural
and end before either boredom or your exasperation clicks in ;-)

fishing as a kid and I have forgotten everything. I would like to get
some basic kit together that would allow him to give it a go perhaps at
one of the nearby canals (we live in the Midlands). Can anyone reccomend

Canals can be tough venues for beginners. Are there any really small
streams nearby?

a basic equipment list or have any tips?

Take a look at the site in my .sig, start from:
http://www.fishing.casterbridge.net/begin/index.html

And let us know how you get on - or if you have more questions.

Hth, Cheerio,

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"Kes" wrote in message
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Hi all,

My 8 year old son has been nagging me about taking up fishing, like most 8
year olds he might decide after 5 minutes that it's not for him but I'd
like to give him a chance at it. It's been many years since I went fishing
as a kid and I have forgotten everything. I would like to get some basic
kit together that would allow him to give it a go perhaps at one of the
nearby canals (we live in the Midlands). Can anyone reccomend a basic
equipment list or have any tips?

--
Andi
Hi
I would buy a whip to start with ( like a mini pole ). they are fairly
cheap and easy to use and he would be capable of using it straight away
without having to learn to cast as in a rod and reel. Ask your local tackle
shop for all the other bits and bobs.
Regards

"petetop" wrote in message
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"Kes" wrote in message
...
Hi all,

My 8 year old son has been nagging me about taking up fishing, like most
8 year olds he might decide after 5 minutes that it's not for him but I'd
like to give him a chance at it. It's been many years since I went
fishing as a kid and I have forgotten everything. I would like to get
some basic kit together that would allow him to give it a go perhaps at
one of the nearby canals (we live in the Midlands). Can anyone reccomend
a basic equipment list or have any tips?

--
Andi
Hi
I would buy a whip to start with ( like a mini pole ). they are fairly
cheap and easy to use and he would be capable of using it straight away
without having to learn to cast as in a rod and reel. Ask your local
tackle shop for all the other bits and bobs.
Regards



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Regards,

--
Andy Lawson

petetop wrote:
"Kes" wrote in message
...

Hi all,

My 8 year old son has been nagging me about taking up fishing, like most 8
year olds he might decide after 5 minutes that it's not for him but I'd
like to give him a chance at it. It's been many years since I went fishing
as a kid and I have forgotten everything. I would like to get some basic
kit together that would allow him to give it a go perhaps at one of the
nearby canals (we live in the Midlands). Can anyone reccomend a basic
equipment list or have any tips?

--
Andi

Hi
I would buy a whip to start with ( like a mini pole ). they are fairly
cheap and easy to use and he would be capable of using it straight away
without having to learn to cast as in a rod and reel. Ask your local tackle
shop for all the other bits and bobs.
Regards


I have to confess that the thought of my son casting a line with a
barbed hook at the end scares the living daylights out of me! Would we
get laughed at if we wore safety goggles or am I being over anxious?

--
Kes

In article , Kes
wrote:

I have to confess that the thought of my son casting a line with a
barbed hook at the end scares the living daylights out of me! Would we
get laughed at if we wore safety goggles or am I being over anxious?

If you pick the right venue the longest cast will be no more than two or
three metres beyond the rod tip - this is why I always suggest small streams
for the first few trips.

You mentioned fishing local canals - not suitable for a first trip imo but
fine for later on. The longest cast you need on a canal is about ten metres
- a simple underarm swing even with a 2m rod. Mind I've always had my best
canal fish straight under the near bank by keeping quiet, moving gently and
staying out of sight of the fish.

I do sometimes suggest eye protection, especially with inexperienced fly
casters on their first trips in the dark. (If you've never seen fly-casting
it's a matter of throwing a heavy line backwards and forwards in the air
with a hook whizzing along behind.)

Peace of mind: If you are still worried then wear sunglasses. The hook
protection from a good set of wraparounds must be very nearly as good as
from safety specs and not only can they look cool but also, if polarised,
help you see -into- the water.

Cheerio,

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On the question of where to go. My initial reaction is to steer you
away from canals and suggest you head to one of the many commercial
coarse fisheries in the area. I say this because you will stand a far
better chance of catching quite a lot of fish, which will sustain your
son's interest and hopefully prevent him from getting bored. Catching
that first fish is a magic moment!

Another reason is that many of the fisheries such as Packington,
Fisherwick Lakes, Woodland View, Blythe Waters and others have on-site
cafes. Tackle shops and bailiffs who will give you hints and tips on
where's fishing well and how to go about it.

You will find full information and photographs on loads of fisheries in
the Midlands at:

http://www.fisheries.co.uk

Hope that helps and... good luck!


In message , Kes
writes
Hi all,

My 8 year old son has been nagging me about taking up fishing, like
most 8 year olds he might decide after 5 minutes that it's not for him
but I'd like to give him a chance at it. It's been many years since I
went fishing as a kid and I have forgotten everything. I would like to
get some basic kit together that would allow him to give it a go
perhaps at one of the nearby canals (we live in the Midlands). Can
anyone reccomend a basic equipment list or have any tips?


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Peter Cliff wrote:

On the question of where to go. My initial reaction is to steer you
away from canals and suggest you head to one of the many commercial
coarse fisheries in the area. I say this because you will stand a far
better chance of catching quite a lot of fish, which will sustain your
son's interest and hopefully prevent him from getting bored. Catching
that first fish is a magic moment!

Another reason is that many of the fisheries such as Packington,
Fisherwick Lakes, Woodland View, Blythe Waters and others have on-site
cafes. Tackle shops and bailiffs who will give you hints and tips on
where's fishing well and how to go about it.

You will find full information and photographs on loads of fisheries in
the Midlands at:

http://www.fisheries.co.uk


I never thought of this at all, and since Hamstall Ridware fishery is
almost within walking distance I think that this must be our first
outing. Great suggestion, thanks.

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Kes