Where do I start?

I used to live in Milford and cut my angling teeth as a kid catching
Gobies from the end of the pier at Hakin Point - small world ;-)

Again, since its the summer *allegedly* I'd say go for Mackerel. The
minimum you need from a boat is a handline with a set of feathers and a
weight. Drop the feathers over the side, let them sink a bit and then
jig them up and down. If you have a boat rod and reel it will be
easier on the hands than the handline option.

If you get bored of Mackerel fishing try using a baited hook fished on
the bottom - Ragworm or Mackerel strip are good for this.

As someone posted earlier it's worth popping into your local tackle
shop as they will not only be able to help you with bait and tackle -
but may also give you some tips on where to fish.

The great thing with sea fishing ( boat and shore ) is that there is no
right or wrong way to do it. For me a lot of the enjoyment is just
trying things out to see if they work.

Cheers - ETV

Thank you, Ian. I have added it to my "Favourites" for future reference.

Christine
"Ian Hooksem" wrote in message ...
beach / boat - same rules usually apply.
across the UK most people are now returning all conger, and some rays, regardless of size, to voluntarily protect the species.

this link goes to min sizes, and teh others are interesting articles.
Ian
http://www.seaangler.com/Seaangler_Min_Sizes.html

"Christine Sheffield" wrote in message .. .
Excuse me butting in to your conversation...

Do the legal minimum sizes also apply to beach fishing?

I fish from my boat, and I always measure my fish. I bought a plastic gauge
from a tackle shop, and it came with a long list of the legal sizes. My
husband says his friend put paint marks on his rod, showing the legal
minimums for the usual fish he catches, so he doesn't have to bother with a
gauge.

I would have thought there _ought_ to be somewhere on the net, to download
updates on the legal sizes, but I haven't found it yet. Does anyone have a
link, please?

Christine

"Ian Hooksem" wrote in message
...
if you dont know what you are doing, then my advice - wait until you get
there and go to local tackle shop. Tell them you are a beginner, and going
to be a regular customer for the summer.
£30-£40 would give you a starter beachcaster rod and reel, probably with
line and hooks thrown in.
Lead weights will be extra - 50p to £1.50 each, mackeral feathers cost teh
same; and any bait of course.
Plus you will get all the free local advice you need - how to, where to,
when to, etc. Tackle shops LOVE helping a newby who is visiting their neck
of the woods - you represent good custome over many months.

BTW - gars are good eating - cook like mackeral
Mackeral - if you have a b b q on the beach, then forget the sauce - just
wack em on the head, gut em, and throw em on the bbq; do not overcook - no
more than1 minute each side
if you are really into culinary stuff - let a few cooked mackeral go cold,
fillet them, and make a pate! great with gooseberry sauce and ritz
crackers.
Ian

"Pscylo" wrote in message
...
Greetz,

I've always fancied a go at sea fishing (from beach or pier - though
beach prefereable), and as I'm little to spending qite a few weekends
away this summer in Lincs/Norfolk/Suffolk (East Anglian coast
generally), camping with the kids and wife, I wouldn't mind havcing a
go.

Trouble is, where so I start. I did once have a go at freshwater fishing
but it alway seemed a little pointless because I like eating fish, so I
have some rods, albeit old. I'm going to have to take alook and sea what
they are.

I guess I'm asking what what be a good starting point for a complete
novice, in terms of kit, can I use what I've got or are specialist rods
required. I don't really want to spend a fortune, as It may not be for
me, but I just thought it may give me something to do whe there isn't
enough surf for bodyboarding.

Any advice, website links etc most welcome. Bear in mind i proabably
won't understand fishing jargon, so keep it simple (for a simpleton!!)

--
Pscylo