Many years ago when I was in the army I took up coarse fishing in Berlin and joined the Berlin Angling Club, We used basically float rods and alike. Our German counterparts introduced us to pole fishing, and as speed merchants in a match were landing three fish to our one in a match. So some us got poles and started to fish like the Germans with barbless hooks etc. My twelve year old has shown an interest but having sold all my tackle when I left the services (idiot) yes I was. I am now starting to put together some tackle to start again. How things have changed in 30yrs prices and techniques so I am classing myself as a complete beginner. So to do a bit father son bonding we are going fishing, there is one venue near to where we live called Ewhurst Park large private lake but has many underwater snags do you or any of the members know of any local venues near to Basingstoke that are snag free and good fishing for a young and older beginner. At present we have one float rod 13' match and a whip which is 13'. The whip has an eye on the tip for line attachment the Germans used attach an elastic to the end as a shock absorber if this is still the case what do I require.I am also pondering the purchase of a quiver tip rod having read the praises of such rod in the normal magazines, is this a good idea.
Bob Such
