Hello,
I have recently moved, and I am within walking distance of the Shropshire Union Canal at Pendeford.
Having never lure fished, its something that I want to try.
I could use some basic advice about the kit I need. I want to target perch, and maybe the odd jack pike when it comes along. What sort of rod should I be looking at? A light/ultra light setup? There are so many different rods, what gram weight should I go for? Can those light righs deal with pike, if they come along?
Reels. Has anyone got any suggestions, I was thinking small, 1000-2000ish. I don't want to break the bank, if that can be helped.
Lures and end tackle. Anyone got any advice on what sort of lures I should get? I have watched lots of youtube vids, the range is extensive. Also, I see people use fluorocarbon leaders. How do they stand up, when the inevitable happens and a pike takes it? I take it braid is the way to go too?
Basically, If anyone has any advice or pointers about tackle, technique or anything else I would fine useful, then that would be great.
Cheers
I have recently moved, and I am within walking distance of the Shropshire Union Canal at Pendeford.
Having never lure fished, its something that I want to try.
I could use some basic advice about the kit I need. I want to target perch, and maybe the odd jack pike when it comes along. What sort of rod should I be looking at? A light/ultra light setup? There are so many different rods, what gram weight should I go for? Can those light righs deal with pike, if they come along?
Reels. Has anyone got any suggestions, I was thinking small, 1000-2000ish. I don't want to break the bank, if that can be helped.
Lures and end tackle. Anyone got any advice on what sort of lures I should get? I have watched lots of youtube vids, the range is extensive. Also, I see people use fluorocarbon leaders. How do they stand up, when the inevitable happens and a pike takes it? I take it braid is the way to go too?
Basically, If anyone has any advice or pointers about tackle, technique or anything else I would fine useful, then that would be great.
Cheers