craigbo
Member
Hi all
As much advice as possible would be appreciated and I need a lot.
Now in my mid 40s, I'd not fished in any way shape or form for well over 30 years until this summer. I purchased a cheap enough float rod and light reel, the few basics and headed out to the Severn near me in Worcestershire. Hit and miss for the first few visits but enjoyed immensely. Then decided to visit a local commercial lake near me and had a great day, including landing a decent size carp probably 5 times bigger than anything I'd ever caught. Last week I went out to a lovely stretch of the Teme. It was quite shallow and fairly fast moving in places. Trotting a float had some success but now I'd like to go back and try something different
I fancy trying feeder/ledger fishing so again I've purchased a reasonably priced rod with quiver tip and reel. Beyond this I'm a bit unsure. I've looked up a simple enough rig and think I need swivels, maggot feeder and beads.
Could anyone tell me is it worth taking groundbait and if so what kind, what size line and hooks, any other bait and any other advice would be much appreciated.
Regards
As much advice as possible would be appreciated and I need a lot.
Now in my mid 40s, I'd not fished in any way shape or form for well over 30 years until this summer. I purchased a cheap enough float rod and light reel, the few basics and headed out to the Severn near me in Worcestershire. Hit and miss for the first few visits but enjoyed immensely. Then decided to visit a local commercial lake near me and had a great day, including landing a decent size carp probably 5 times bigger than anything I'd ever caught. Last week I went out to a lovely stretch of the Teme. It was quite shallow and fairly fast moving in places. Trotting a float had some success but now I'd like to go back and try something different
I fancy trying feeder/ledger fishing so again I've purchased a reasonably priced rod with quiver tip and reel. Beyond this I'm a bit unsure. I've looked up a simple enough rig and think I need swivels, maggot feeder and beads.
Could anyone tell me is it worth taking groundbait and if so what kind, what size line and hooks, any other bait and any other advice would be much appreciated.
Regards