Total beginner saying hello

berus · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 11:00 pm Post subject: Total beginner saying hello

Hi,
Mark here, I came across this great resource when doing a bit of google for sea fishing, which is something that interests me, both in a culinary and being able to do it sense. Seems like there's a bit to learn so hopefully will be able to put the thoery into practice somewhen. Any pointers would be appreciated.

Tight lines n all that, Mark

rabbi2 · Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 3:35 am Post subject:

Hi Mark welcome to the forum, there a good bunch on here. Dont be afraid to ask, someone will always reply no matter what the question. Please dont ask for next weeks wining lottery numbers as Im keeping that to myself. Tight lines. keith

thedogman · Member Joined: Apr 04, 2008 Posts: 38

Hello mate and welcome to this fine forum - I'm a total beginner too, but the Dogman is now catching a few fish!

Good luck to you.

rag · Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 5:12 am Post subject:

good to have you on board mate, i'm also quite new to sea fishing, but i'm starting to learn with the help of some great advise from a great bunch of people on this site. enjoy big grin

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Welchy · Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 6:41 am Post subject:

Hi Mark and welcome to the forum

shannock · Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 7:34 am Post subject:

hi mate and welcome im quite new to here myself
they are a helpfull bunch and like a giggle so have fun and enjoy
look forward to some fishing reports from you
cheers steve

welsh · Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 8:54 am Post subject:

Hi Berus. I think you made the best pointer yourself there, put theory into practice. Use this place for your theory and practice when your on the beach winking

berus · Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 11:02 am Post subject:

Thanks for the replies so far, I may have to pop out and look to see how its done in the flesh before I make the plunge with getting some gear.

Talking about gear, does anyone have any good links for where I could get some reasonably cheap n cheerful gear. I imagine I would be mostly beach casting and one of my target spcies would be Mackerel.

Cheers, Mark

Twogun · Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 11:38 am Post subject:

Hi Berus and welcome to the forum,
try these links out....you will find lots of relatively cheap rod & reel deals
on these sites!

http://www.fishingmegastore.com/index.html
http://www.lathams-fishing.co.uk/home-page.html
https://www.veals.co.uk/acatalog/

ask about anything.......you'll always get an answer!
have fun & tight lines

thebigbassman · Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 2:28 pm Post subject:

welcome mark

ratman1 · Member Joined: Dec 28, 2007 Posts: 73

Hello mate and welcome

bassaddict · Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 4:50 am Post subject:

Welcome mate, I am also new here and am sure you will find the forum really useful. Lots of good advice and tips here and everyone is willing to help as long as you are prepared to ask. Tight lines. Jon

limpetboy · Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 6:30 am Post subject:

welcome,you are in the best hands-happy fishing big hug

berus · Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 5:31 pm Post subject:

Thanks for all the replies, is there any chance I may able to tag along with someone somewhen to have a look at what to do in the flesh?

Twogun- thanks for the links, it has given me a bit of food for thought on what to get, though I've seen a couple of combos which are possibilities.

Cheers, Mark

leggyman · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 1:19 pm Post subject:

Welcome Mark, before you take the plunge tackle wise have you considered an 11ft spinning rod and matching fixed spool reel and 10lb line? This is more fun to fish with, although better at targeting fish 1 or 2 at a time, and covers one hell of alot of different types of summer fishing on the south coast e.g. spinning, floatfishing and light ledgering. 90% of the fish available are under 3lb on the south coast and easily tamed with this gear, notable exception being smoothounds. Personally recommend shakespeare salt 3piece mpv rod with matching real as a cracking affordable lightweight combo thats really easy to carry around for those quick sessions. Hope this helps and doesn't confuse the issue happy