kradcliffe
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Hello!
As I said in my intro thread, I'm practically brand-new to fishing.
I am here because I don't think fly-fishing forums are the right places for me, although I'm not really sure I intend to do a lot of what seems to be defined as "coarse fishing".... I mostly want to bait fish for trout in the hill lochs or fish off the pier into the sea loch.
If I explain what I hope to do, could you advise me on what kit I ought to get and how much I can expect to spend?
I have a cheap little telescopic pole that someone gave my kids for Christmas, and have replaced the reel with something that isn't an utter joke: [ame="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Okuma-Razor-Match-Feeder-Spinning/dp/B0014FVYLY/ref=cm_rdp_product"]Okuma Razor 40 Match / Feeder / Spinning Reel - With Line: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Leisure@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41kjYdFd0gL.@@AMEPARAM@@41kjYdFd0gL[/ame]
It has purple 8lb line on it.
I have some number 10 hooks. I have a bubble float. I have some split shot and a small spoon-y shaped lure thing. I have a few swivels. I also have a string of mackerel feathers that someone gave me.
That is all I have.
Now, I am really,really new at this. Still trying to learn what all the terms mean and so forth.
So, here is what I will likely be attempting in the near future:
Fishing with bait or lures for trout in hill lochs.
Fishing with bait or lures in the Crinan Canal.
Fishing with bait or lures in Loch Awe.
Fishing off the pier into Loch Fyne for whatever is out there.
Notice that, aside from the hill lochs, I am not entirely sure what I am fishing FOR. I know that trout taste good and eels scare me. The rest is... a mystery to me.
I can say that I am less interested in catching inedible fish to photograph, as I'd kind of like to eat what I catch when possible.
So, if your eyes are not permanently rolled back in your head, could you offer me some advice on what I may need as basic equipment?
I'm pretty sure I ought to get a rod that wasn't intended to be a child's toy. Could you recommend a satisfactory all-rounder and advise on how much one might cost?
I gather that line can be bought on spools and thus easily changed? What sorts of line, um, strengths should I be looking for? I'm fairly sure I'd want heavier fishing off the pier than in a small hill loch, but I'd rather try to have only two or maybe three spools to change in and out as I'm on a tight budget.
I will need a net for fishing from a boat and possibly off the pier, but they look mighty pricey at the tackle shop.... any pointers, there?
What other absolutely necessary things have I not even thought of, yet?
I thank you in advance for your patience and help.
As I said in my intro thread, I'm practically brand-new to fishing.
I am here because I don't think fly-fishing forums are the right places for me, although I'm not really sure I intend to do a lot of what seems to be defined as "coarse fishing".... I mostly want to bait fish for trout in the hill lochs or fish off the pier into the sea loch.
If I explain what I hope to do, could you advise me on what kit I ought to get and how much I can expect to spend?
I have a cheap little telescopic pole that someone gave my kids for Christmas, and have replaced the reel with something that isn't an utter joke: [ame="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Okuma-Razor-Match-Feeder-Spinning/dp/B0014FVYLY/ref=cm_rdp_product"]Okuma Razor 40 Match / Feeder / Spinning Reel - With Line: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Leisure@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41kjYdFd0gL.@@AMEPARAM@@41kjYdFd0gL[/ame]
It has purple 8lb line on it.
I have some number 10 hooks. I have a bubble float. I have some split shot and a small spoon-y shaped lure thing. I have a few swivels. I also have a string of mackerel feathers that someone gave me.
That is all I have.
Now, I am really,really new at this. Still trying to learn what all the terms mean and so forth.
So, here is what I will likely be attempting in the near future:
Fishing with bait or lures for trout in hill lochs.
Fishing with bait or lures in the Crinan Canal.
Fishing with bait or lures in Loch Awe.
Fishing off the pier into Loch Fyne for whatever is out there.
Notice that, aside from the hill lochs, I am not entirely sure what I am fishing FOR. I know that trout taste good and eels scare me. The rest is... a mystery to me.
I can say that I am less interested in catching inedible fish to photograph, as I'd kind of like to eat what I catch when possible.
So, if your eyes are not permanently rolled back in your head, could you offer me some advice on what I may need as basic equipment?
I'm pretty sure I ought to get a rod that wasn't intended to be a child's toy. Could you recommend a satisfactory all-rounder and advise on how much one might cost?
I gather that line can be bought on spools and thus easily changed? What sorts of line, um, strengths should I be looking for? I'm fairly sure I'd want heavier fishing off the pier than in a small hill loch, but I'd rather try to have only two or maybe three spools to change in and out as I'm on a tight budget.
I will need a net for fishing from a boat and possibly off the pier, but they look mighty pricey at the tackle shop.... any pointers, there?
What other absolutely necessary things have I not even thought of, yet?
I thank you in advance for your patience and help.