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Thanks everyone for the advice , I'm gonna redo all my reels with new line. I'll take into consideration what everyone has said and hopefully It will put a stop to this annoying problem.

In June I'm staying at a caravan park near Cleethorpes.Last year I found a creek at the back of the park thats crammed full of eels , rudd and dabs.There's even a few ghost carp that someone apparently dumped in there from an ornamental pond. Anyway last year I caught loads of eels aswell as a few good sized rudd and dabs.The eels were really good sport and quite easy to catch, especially at night.However they are very difficult to handle and unhook. Does anyone have any good tips on handling eels and unhooking them or any general tips on eel fishing. thanks

thanks for your advice. I didn't know you could put line on backwards but now you mention it I think thats what I'm probably doing wrong. I'm sure somebody once told me that I should soak the line as I load from spool to reel is this correct ??

I've been having this problem for ages , when I cast the line comes off all springy and sometimes causes tangles. I know there's an easy fix to this problem and I should probably know it by now.I think someone once told me you have to soak your spools prior to use but I cant remember if this is right and how you should soak them. Can anyone help with this problem ???? many thanks

Thanks for the advice I will definitely take it on board. Just one more thing you might be able to help me with - what knot do I use to tie the shock leader to the main line and at the other end do I tie the leader directly to the rig? Many thanks

Thanks for the advice. I will definitely use a shock leader.To be fair to my tackle dealer he didn't actually say I shouldn't use one he just neglected to supply me with one when I asked for a basic starter kit.It was only after some research on the net that I discovered the use of shock leaders. Anyway at least I'll be safe now. Can anyone recommend the best casting method for a beginner I've been looking at pendulum and ground casting on you tube thanks

I will be trying beach fishing for the first time next week and have just bought a rod and reel. The reel came preloaded with line of about 20 lb.Do I need to use a shock leader?.I've looked at a few web sites for info on getting started and they all recommend using it but my local tackle shop owner said I won't need it.I'm using leads from 90 to 110g and a 12ft beach-caster with fixed spool reel.

Im going away next week,staying in a caravan in rhyl. I normally only fish freshwater but I've decided to give beach fishing a go. So I've just bought a beachcaster,reel,tripod and tackle. I got the lot fo 65 quid and I'm keen to get started but I havent really got a clue where to fish. How for out do I cast and when regarding tides?. Can anyone help with a few basic's to get me started. thanks

I am staying in rhyl next week and would like to know if it is worth fishing in the harbour area or in the marine lake.I am particulary interseted in catching eels although I have no experience of salt water fishing and I have only got carp/coarse tackle. Does anyone have any idea's.I've heard there are eels in the marine lake but can't find any info about the place on the net. Any info would be appreciated.

Caught this the other day during a break in the rain.I suppose you'll all tell me this is a goldfish hybrid aswell ?. Seriously though I've had loads of different species out of my local pond and it holds carp up to 20lb including some good size ghosties.The pond has been there since the mid 1400's when it was a moat circling the manor house.The origonal stone bridge still exists and is the oldest stone built structure in manchester.So I'm quite proud of my pond really,despite the local mindless idiots that insist on using it to dump their empty beer cans and bottles.

I dont think it's another goldfish hybrid.It was just under 2lb and gave a hell of a fight for it's size. If it is a goldfish then I would quite happily fish for them all day. Bye the way my local pond holds a good variety of species inc. tench,roach,rudd,perch,skimmers and carp up to 20 lb aswell as the crucian hybrids.Oh and it also holds a few good size ghosties.

Another fish I'm not 100% sure about.Someone fishing next to me said it was a small common carp but I dont know.I've only been fishing for a couple of years and my local pond keeps producing weird looking hybrids. cheers

I've been fishing for a couple of years now and caught loads of crusians but never one like this. Is it a true crucian or some sort of hybrid??. cheers!!

I find that the knotless knot is the easiest way of tieing a hair rig.You can buy them quite cheaply but it's much more satisfying doing them yourself,just takes a little practice. Click here

I caught this fish on my local pond.Can anyone tell me what it is?. thanks