SirRosisOfTheRiver

Enjoyed our first outing to Curleys Trout Fishery this morning and am happy to announce that my son & I each managed to bag our first rainbow trout in the UK. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, everyone was receptive & freindly, and we will definately be making it a regular thing. If things carry on like this, I am not going to miss South Africa one little bit! Also, I was contacted by Mike Roden via email, and will be booking some formal tuition with him in the near future. I am still looking for a fishing buddy and anyone in the Hindly/Wigan/Bolton area, who wouldn't mind a laid back, down to earth expat tagging along with them on outings, must please let me know.............. my contact details are as follows : duanejs@gmail.com or alternately duane.schmidt@operon.eu.com (axe murderers need not respond!!!!!!!) GONE FISHING..................................

The missus has got me pretty busy with setting up new home at the moment but should be free in a few weeks time - stay in touch as I would really be interested to see what local sea angling is all about.

Cheers thanx Andrew I have filled out and submitted the form on the link you provided.

I have seen mention being made of the "Wigan Card" and, as I am new to the country and local fishing, don't have a clue what it is all about or what it involves. Would anyone mind shedding a bit of light on the matter????

Cheers Ian I may just take you up on that offer. What fish can I expect to catch in Blackpool?

Cheers Leon Thanx - very informative - the last thing I want to be doing is breaking any laws and regulations.

Cheers Allan I am staying in Hindley specifically and have seen both the outdoor and NWAC stores. I have been meaning to pop in but, as I only moved here a week ago, have not yet had a chance to - will see if I can get there tomorrow. Thanx guys, it seams that angling is an international language after all.

Hi Guys Thanx for the response from all. Vagabond - I come from Port Elizabeth but have lived all over South Africa and have fished every inch of coast it has to offer. Budgie - That sounds great, is it possible for you to give me the sites name on this forum or are there rules prohibting it?

Hiya fellow anglers I have recently immigrated from South Africa; been in the UK for about eight weeks; settled in Wigan last Saturday; and am keen to get into a bit of local fishing action!!!!! Unfortunately I don't know anybody, don't know the fishing spots, and don't really know much about local fishing techniques. I am however extremely happy about finding this site and am confident that things will progress from here (after all, fishing is a universal language right?). I have traditionally been a sea angler and have recently started trying my hand at fly fishing but am happy to get involved in any form of angling so long as it involves a rod and reel. I have my own transport and tackle and would hope to hear from guys in the area that wouldn't mind showing me the ropes and possibly allow me to tag along on outings. I have already purchased my fishing license and am rearing to go.................

Hiya fellow anglers I have recently immigrated from South Africa; been in the UK for about eight weeks; settled in Wigan last Saturday; and am keen to get into a bit of local fishing action!!!!! Unfortunately I don't know anybody, don't know the fishing spots, and don't really know much about local fishing techniques. I am however extremely happy about finding this site and am confident that things will progress from here (after all, fishing is a universal language right?). I have traditionally been a sea angler and have recently started trying my hand at fly fishing but am happy to get involved in any form of angling so long as it involves a rod and reel. I have my own transport and tackle and would hope to hear from guys in the area that wouldn't mind showing me the ropes and possibly allow me to tag along on outings. I have already purchased my fishing license and am rearing to go.................

Hiya fellow anglers I have recently immigrated from South Africa; been in the UK for about eight weeks; settled in Wigan last Saturday; and am keen to get into a bit of local fishing action!!!!! Unfortunately I don't know anybody, don't know the fishing spots, and don't really know much about local fishing techniques. I am however extremely happy about finding this site and am confident that things will progress from here (after all, fishing is a universal language right?). I have traditionally been a sea angler and have recently started trying my hand at fly fishing but am happy to get involved in any form of angling so long as it involves a rod and reel. I have my own transport and tackle and would hope to hear from guys in the area that wouldn't mind showing me the ropes and possibly allow me to tag along on outings. I have already purchased my fishing license and am rearing to go.................

Hiya fellow anglers I have recently immigrated from South Africa; been in the UK for about eight weeks; settled in Wigan last Saturday; and am keen to get into a bit of local fishing action!!!!! Unfortunately I don't know anybody, don't know the fishing spots, and don't really know much about local fishing techniques. I am however extremely happy about finding this site and am confident that things will progress from here (after all, fishing is a universal language right?). I have traditionally been a sea angler and have recently started trying my hand at fly fishing but am happy to get involved in any form of angling so long as it involves a rod and reel. I have my own transport and tackle and would hope to hear from guys in the area that wouldn't mind showing me the ropes and possibly allowing me to tag along on outings. I have already purchased my fishing license and am rearing to go.................