Quote: 'have you loaded the line on the reel yet or do you literally have all the stuff sitting there and you're wondering what to do with it..?'
This may sound silly but I'm probably still sitting there wondering, I will manage to do it though, with a little help from the experts of course. This is an idiot sounding question but do I need to fasten the line on the reel in some way before I start to wind on?
Fred, I went fishing when I was a young lad about say 15 years ago with my uncle. I started to think recently that I'd like to have another go, so on a 'spontaneous' thought I went in to our local fishing shop and bought rod, reel and the lot. The chap in there was extremely helpful and said that I should not spend too much on a first purchase etc. Anyway I chose the rod and reel I spoke about earlier as I felt it to be right. Full marks for the chap in the shop, he did not try to pressure or up-sell to me, a generally decent person and I appreciate his help.
So I guess some of you will have thought I have been a little rash in my decision to purchase the equipment, but I think I have done the correct thing. I have started many a hobby like this and have not failed yet. I will add that I have been sea fishing a number of times as well.
So what I need is enough info to get started, like how to get the line on the reel and so on, then I will be quite happy going and using it.
I really appreciate your help.
P.S. How can I stop my name from displaying on each post? Since this is quite a small place where I live I would like a measure of privacy. Thanks.
