[Rod and Reel]

Hi,

 

I was wondering can people recommend a new Rod and Reel for more. It is for fishing Fisheries.

 

It needs to be a general Coarse fishing rod and i would like a 12 ft rod.

 

I have a budget of £150 for the Rod and Reel combined.

[Good Spots in West Cork.]

Hi,

 

In 8 days i am going to Clonakilty in West Cork for a week.

 

I know a few good sea Fishing spots around there but do not know of any good Coarse Fishing Spots.

 

If anyone could let me know of some good Coarse Fishing Spots it would be much appreciated.

[Fishing Around Clacton.]

Clacton doesnt have many day ticket waters at all, my Father lives there and the only day ticket he knows of is at Weeley. As you are leaving Clacton on the bypass at Weeley roundabout take the first exit onto a dirt track (the second exit heads out towards Colchester). Carry on up there and just park up, tickets are sold on the bank.

My dad has fun with his method feeding there and the middle lake has a reasonable mix of species in there, mostly carp though up to 8lb as far as I know. I also heard its undergoing some work there so maybe not all of its three lakes are open. I think the owner was also digging out another two lakes as well.

 

The other option is to contact a fishing club called Paxmans who have a couple of waters in St Osyth, I went to the one opposite Pump Hill and even though it was a cold day I had a good days fishing with roach, tench and several carp.

Website Here

 

Other than that my dad did talk about a lake near the nature reserve in Great Holland on the Great Holland Common Road but I'll try and find out some more info.

 

Thanks,

 

Have you got a road name or Post Code for the Weely one?

[Fishing Around Clacton.]

Does anyone know any good Spots around Clacton? (Within 10 Miles)

 

Ive tried Carpenwater but theres no day tickets.

 

Cheers,

[A few Stupid Questions.]

I went into the Fishing shop today and got everything set for my Monday trip to the Fishery.

 

I told the Expert in the shop All i had was the Rod And Reel.

 

He set me up with

 

Line

Hooks

Floats

Weight

Landing Net

Disgorger

 

And Shots.

 

Im going back to get Maggots tomorrow.

 

All i need help with is

 

1. How do i get the Float, Hook and Weight to stay in there positions?

2. What are the Shots for?

 

Ive done Sea Fishing before but this is really confusing me.

 

Cheers,

[Begginer needing Tips.]

Thanks for that.

 

Yeah ill be doing some fishing over there on Friday.

 

Thanks for all the help.

[Begginer needing Tips.]

You cant go far wrong with maggots, sweetcorn and bread. I find bread to be the more difficult to put on the hook.

Pellets are good for commercial waters such as The Chase as well.

 

Float fishing is a good way to start. (sorry if some of this is obvious)

 

Personally I would suggest starting with a pint of maggots, 3lb line, size 16 or 18 hook and put a couple of maggots on it. Once you have threaded the line through the guides either put a float rubber on or (if you dont have any) put your chosen float on. Tie the hook on or a swivel and hooklength then put a small weight up the line AFTER the float to trap the float.

If you have a plummet then us this now to check the depth of the spot you will be fishing. If you dont have a plummet, gently pinch 1 or 2 SSG shots on the line just above your hook and drop or cast your float into the spot you will fish. If the float lays flat you have it set too deep, if its dragged under its set too shallow. Move the smaller float up or down the line to find the depth of the water. This really is quite important.

 

Once you have done this open your tub of maggots and throw 6-8 of them in to the spot where you will be fishing. This spot does not have to be 50 yards out, I was fishing at the length of my rod tip on Sunday and caught plenty of fish. While your getting your rod rests stuck in the ground and chair set up keep chucking in 6-8 maggots every couple of minutes, this will build up your swim and get the fish very interested.

 

Just before you cast in throw in another 6-8 maggots, then make your cast. If its windy and your line is dragging across the surface, moving your bait/float away from your swim then make your cast further out and then sink your line.

To sink the line just tighten up to your float, put about a foot of your rod tip under the water and then quickly yank the rod tip upwards, as if you were striking. This should sink the line.

 

Keep throwing in maggots, especially before you cast. And be patient, it can take a while for fish to feed depending on weather.

 

Sorry if this is preachy, I was teaching my young brother in-law and I'm still in "tutor mode"

 

I would love to know how you got on, The Chase and The Tom Thumb lakes used to be where my Brother taught me how to fish!

 

Thanks for all the help.

 

Yeah the Chase has been rejuvenated from what ive heard.

 

It was taking over by a by a company which unfortnately charges £6 a go but apparently 30lb + Carp being caught.

 

Im also visiting West Cork in late August which is great for Fishing.

 

Im looking at around Ross Carberry and may try a bit of Saltwater out at Inchydoney Beach.

 

Thanks for the help and ill let you know how it goes.

 

 

Ill be purchasing some bait and other stuff tomorrow. I hope to be fishing on Friday.

 

Fruitloopy you seem to be from around here judging by your experience of Chase Fishery.

 

What good fishing spots are around here?

[Begginer needing Tips.]

Hi,

 

I am a inexperienced 14 year old who wants to get into fishing.

 

I have fished 3 times before in Ireland but had no success.

 

I have purchased my first license and am looking to go fishing later this week.

 

I will be fishing at the Chase Fishery in Dagenham which is two Lakes.

 

The Fish in the lakes is Carp,Pike,Roach,Tench,Perch And Crucian.

 

All i need to know is a few Beginners tips.

 

Also what bait would you reccomend?

 

Thanks,