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Chidley · #1 Post by **Chidley** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 5:09 pm

Just a qwery. Are there any Sea angling clubs in N.Ireland ? Looking to do a few days shore fishing and stuff. What do I do, where do i go. Needless to say i am completely new to this.

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#2 Post by **Drew** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 5:22 pm

Where abouts are you mate?
There's plenty of Clubs to Choose from:

North Antrim Sea Anglers
Carrick Beach and Rockers
Glengormney and District
Larne and District

If your TOTALLY new to Sea Angling i recommend you spend the Forseable future reading threads on this site, thats how many of us have learned so much.

Better Still, If You're Free on Friday night, Come up to Cushendun beach and meet a few of us... 8)

Chidley · #3 Post by **Chidley** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 5:31 pm

Hi,

I am from Ballyclare and COMPLETELY new, Drew, apart from a spot out on a boat off Ballycastle with 3 mates on saturday. 3 hours out caught 18 mackerel between us (I didnt get anything!). But ill get the wee buggers yet.
Just found this site today and have been reading a few posts. will try to make a run up to Cushendun but doubtful. Thanks for the reply, where you going in Cushendun, Red Bay?

#4 Post by **Drew** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 5:37 pm

Cushendun Beach. Through the Village and there's a G.A.A. Pitch to the Right Hand Side, Just along there...

Chidley · #5 Post by **Chidley** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 5:42 pm

no bother will try to make it mate.

#6 Post by jg » Wed Oct 25, 2006 10:04 pm

Hello Chidley, JG here I live out side B/clare , maybe I can help

Chidley · #7 Post by **Chidley** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 8:31 am

Hi jg. As I said i am completely new to this, myself and another guy are looking to do a bit of fishing over the winter, and just take it from there. Just about to get a couple of rods each at the minute, any ideas ?

#8 Post by **round_ourway** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 11:30 am

Get the best you can afford when buying rod/reels mate.

#9 Post by **hairyconger** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 11:32 am

Chidley wrote:Hi jg. As I said i am completely new to this, myself and another guy are looking to do a bit of fishing over the winter, and just take it from there. Just about to get a couple of rods each at the minute, any ideas ?

whats your budget mate?

Chidley · #10 Post by **Chidley** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 12:20 pm

Figure I had in my head was under £100 for rod reel and line, either new or 2nd hand, to get me started. I dont want to spend a lot of money starting out until I get to grips with it. Is this a fair benchmark? :?

#11 Post by **round_ourway** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 1:52 pm

is this for fishing from rocks and pier and stuff

Chidley · #12 Post by **Chidley** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 2:50 pm

yes, dont know if it can be done really :roll:

#13 Post by **hairyconger** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 3:17 pm

Chidley wrote:yes, dont know if it can be done really :roll:

penn do a cracking rod and reel deals with there powerstix range, there reel is top quailty to, i think it retails at £135 :idea:

Livid · #14 Post by **Livid** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 3:40 pm

Have a look in some tackle shops, i got my first beachcaster and reel all for £55 in Harry McKee's in Bangor, you could try his Belfast Angling Centre too, it was plenty to get me going and learn the basics.

#15 Post by **BigPhil** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 6:37 pm

[url]http://www.ifsa.ie/provinces/ulster/secretaries.php[/url]

list of club secretaries to contact in ulster if you are interested in joining any of the clubs.

#16 Post by **Drew** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 6:44 pm

Useful. 8)

Chidley · #17 Post by **Chidley** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 8:29 am

Thanks for the info, will contact in due course. Many thanks

John

#18 Post by **round_ourway** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 11:19 am

I would also recommend belfast angling,. They are great fella's and will talk away to ya and get you set up with some good gear for the price.

Neil in bradels (Belfast city centre) is also sound and really knows his stuff.

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