advice greatly appreciated from a late starter to the game !

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latestarter · #1 Post by **latestarter** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 9:09 pm

hi all,
i went fishing a few times last year and enjoyed it greatly. i was spinning fishing on one of the lakes in kilarney a few times. i now wish to continue this past-time myself in the new year and as a total rookie to this, i am looking for all types of advice that you may have for a starter

first of all i will be pier and rock fishing using a spinning rod - where are the spots in north kerry that i will catch loadsa fish and what types will i catch here?

secondly - how much gear would be required for a total novice? i own absolutely zilch gear.

finally - is there others out there like me and if so, how do they manage? would love to hear from you !

thanks in advance for you help

#2 Post by **fastnet** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 9:20 pm

The best advice I could give any novice is to join their local angling club!
You will meet all levels of anglers who will share info and advise on what tackle to buy, where/when to fish different venues.
Tag along to their comps and watch and learn.Go with an open mind and ear and you will have a hobby for life as well as good friends!

Best of luck

#3 Post by **Preston** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 9:34 pm

freshwater spinning gear isn't ideal as the reels usually give up under the strain of hauling weed or if your using strings of feathers a full house of pollock Will do the damage. If your after bass you might get away with it using single lure's or jelly worms. A good beachcaster set up can be got on the for sale section here every now and again or if you go new there are some good deals . A decent starter fixed spool set up can be got for roughly 120 euro . Go for brands like penn or Shimano for the reel and it.ll last years and the shakespeare salt range is good value for rods

#4 Post by **thecatcher** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 8:55 pm

when buying new gear save up and buy a quality rod and reel for beach and rock fishing avoid cheap rod and reels as u will only end up buying more gear in the long run

#5 Post by **ecleary** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:17 pm

I'm about 6 months ahead of you

I'd recommend that you read the book "Sea Fishing (River Cottage Handbook)" by Nick Fisher. Its got some good advice for beginners about getting started and the fish that beginners are most likely to catch.

As for a rod i'd get a decent 12 foot bass rod that casts 2-4ozs. Shakespeare do some good bass rods at a reasonable price that you can do light beach casting, float fishing and spinning with - loads of fun! Get a shimano fixed spool reel and you'll be sorted.

Also agree with joining a club if you can, and also try fish where other people fish when starting out! It's more likely to be fish there, unless you know different!

Sea Angling Ireland

advice greatly appreciated from a late starter to the game !

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