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Thanks guys. I feel confident now that I can ask a question without the fear or uncomfortableness (is that a word??) I sometimes feel. Thanks again. Dom

Thanks guys. I feel confident now that I can ask a question without the fear or uncomfortableness (is that a word??) I sometimes feel. Thanks again. Dom

Thanks you guys for the advice. I'll have a word with the local Angling Shop and get his advice - after all he should know the area pretty well. Dom

Hi Elton, I find Anglers Net a great help to me. I want to start fishing but being the total doofus I am when it comes to the "know-how" I find that if I read through other users' posts I feel I'm learning all the time. Just today I have posted two topics, one on the Coarse forum and another on the Sea forum. To experienced fishermen they will appear really simple questions and the kind of thing that anybody "should" know, but ,as I am a complete novice at fishing, I feel that the only way to get knowledgable is to ask the basic questions and progress from there. Keep up the excellent work. All the best. Dom

Hi Elton, I find Anglers Net a great help to me. I want to start fishing but being the total doofus I am when it comes to the "know-how" I find that if I read through other users' posts I feel I'm learning all the time. Just today I have posted two topics, one on the Coarse forum and another on the Sea forum. To experienced fishermen they will appear really simple questions and the kind of thing that anybody "should" know, but ,as I am a complete novice at fishing, I feel that the only way to get knowledgable is to ask the basic questions and progress from there. Keep up the excellent work. All the best. Dom

Thank you Simon for your quick response. I accept that the making of Boilies these days are top secret but what kind of ingredients could be used? Dom :confused: :confused: :confused:

Thank you Simon for your quick response. I accept that the making of Boilies these days are top secret but what kind of ingredients could be used? Dom :confused: :confused: :confused:

Hi Everybody, I posted a topic earlier in the week titled "Some Assistance" - may I take this opportunity to thank those who replied. My next query regards rods and their stength. As you may have read in my afore mentioned topic ("Some Assistance") I am due to go off rock fishing at Clacton On Sea in July time. I haven't yet bought a rod (I am very new to this so I'll be buying a beginners rod and equipment) but how will I know that the rod I do buy will be strong enough to handle the current of the sea, the weight of the fish (if I catch one that is!!...lol) and the strain I impress upon the rod to reel the unlucky fish in towards me?? This might sound like a daft question but it's one that has crossed my mind on more than one occaision. I don't want to buy a rod from an Anglers shop, only for it to snap on me when I catch a 2lb tiddler!! Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Dom :confused: :confused: :confused:

Hi Everybody, Do you think you could explain a few fishing "expressions" for me, as I am very new to this. Ok here we go: 1) What is "hemp"? 2) What are "boilies"? 3) What are "rigs"? I assume these are the mixture of a hook, a weight, and the bait?? I am sorry if I appear hopeless, but, if you don't ask, you'll never know I guess. Thank you for your patience. Dom

Hi Everybody, Do you think you could explain a few fishing "expressions" for me, as I am very new to this. Ok here we go: 1) What is "hemp"? 2) What are "boilies"? 3) What are "rigs"? I assume these are the mixture of a hook, a weight, and the bait?? I am sorry if I appear hopeless, but, if you don't ask, you'll never know I guess. Thank you for your patience. Dom

Hi Everybody, I need some advice please. I'm off to Clacton - On Sea in June/July time and I hope to do a spot of sea fishing. There is an area of rocks which looks like a nice place to fish. The trouble is, as I am a complete beginner at this, I'm not sure what fish I can expect to attempt tp catch and what bait I can use to catch these fish. I know I am being a bit vague here, I hope you can understand my position. I have a 12f rod and I shall be visiting the local tackle shop to buy a line, weights and bait which would be suitable. Any ideas?? Thank you to all. Dom