New to fishing

novfish · Joined: Jul 23, 2008 Posts: 2

Hi,

I am planning to go pier fishing shortly. This is my first attempt at fishing. Since my pal had to back out at the last minute, I am planning to give it a go on my own. The contents of the website have given me a lot of useful information.

However I am a bit confused about the sequence of things that have to be attached to the line after the "tip top". I presume it's the float, followed by the weight ending in the rolling barrel/ball-bearing barrel swivel. I understand the hook is attached to the other end of the rolling barrel.

I plan to tie an improved cinch knot to connect the rolling barrel to the line and use a snell knot to attach the hook.

All tips are most welcome.

cookiemonster · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:54 pm Post subject:

Hi mate first thing on ur line should be a bead, then comes ur float followed by your weight and then a second bead. Next is your swivel and from there your trace down to your hook. I use half blood knots to tie both my hooks and my swivels. Hope this helps....Colin

Welchy · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:58 pm Post subject:

Hi novfish welcome to the forum mate.

I only use the sliding float rig which is as follows.

Slide on the float, bead, weight, bead, tie on a swivel and then attach your snood and then tie a sliding stop knot above the float i hope this makes sense.

eccles · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:07 pm Post subject:

Hi mate, Are you aware that float fishing is a comparatively rare technique for sea angling? Mainly because a float is at the mercy of currents and winds whereas a reasonably well anchored sea bed rig stays out until mr fish comes along and takes the bait. I know that float fishing is common for boys fishing in lakes, ponds and old quarry workings but it often does not suit sea angling where conditions are often far rougher.

rabbi2 · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:03 am Post subject:

A very warm welcome to the forum mate. keith

ray-man · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 7:04 am Post subject:

a very warm welcome to the forums mate big grin

MJB · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:25 am Post subject:

novfish · Joined: Jul 23, 2008 Posts: 2

Hi again,
Thank's for all your advice. Just back from an unsuccessful fishing trip to Saltburn. There were 6 of us. They were quite friendly and helped me with tips as well. Only one person landed a small flat fish and a crab.

By the way, I found out the float I used was for freshwater fishing. Next stop to get an anchored weights, beads and a proper float.

Will keep you posted.