i can`t fish!

[bbigbbob]

my wifes family took me trout fishing for the first time in canada earlier this year, caught a couple of trout, it was an excellent day out.

since i`ve come back to the uk i`ve been fishing on a lake in windsor 4 times now ( first time with my brother in law who fishes regulally )and i`ve not had a bite, 6 or 7 hrs fishing on each occasion and not even a bite while everyone around me is catching.to be honest i`m ready to jack it in before i`ve even got going, i just don`t want to waste any more sundays.

other than send all my kit to the bottom of the lake has anyone got any suggestions?

[kendo]

pack it in and play golf your bound to hit the ball now and then

[bbigbbob]

last week four kids in the next swim were catching while i wasn`t, it can`t be that difficult!

[Norfolkdan]

What bait, hook size, line b/s, method etc.. are you using?

 

And what are you trying to catch? (Well, what's in the lake)

[bbigbbob]

float fishing.i`ve tried halibut pellets ( two guys next to me were catching on these today)and also corn ( another tip from long time anglers at this lake).hook size was a six i think, 8lb breaking strain line. mostly carp in the lake.

[Norfolkdan]

I'd use a smaller hook, say 10 or 12.

 

Baits seem fine, also try worms, bread and luncheon meat as are proven killers for carp!!

 

Make sure you're fishing on bottom, or you could try fishing on top using freelined bread, or dog bicuits

[bbigbbob]

thanks for the tips ,i think i`ll give it one more go. i`d thought of trying a different venue as well , i`m fairly close to willinghurst fisheries though i`m not sure what the fishings like there.i was really looking forward to taking up fishing but if my luck doesn`t change then i can`t see the point in continuing.

[Melvin]

Dont lose interest, its called fishing for a reason, if you caught everytime you threw in a line you would get bored, you are going about the right way, that is looking for information you can never have enough info on tactics and rigs etc

 

Your time will come and you will be a better angler for it !!!

 

Tight Lines !!!

[Newt]

Hi bbigbbob and welcome.

 

Fishing in the UK is very different from fishing in North America. The UK fish have been pressured and are lots more wary so you really do have to go with a different sort of tactics.

 

If you enjoy fishing, it will probably be worth the time and effort to learn how to do things UK style.

 

If you do well learning from books and magazines, I imagine some folks on here could make suggestions. Also likely to help if you describe the rod(s), reel(s), etc. that you have.

[edd]

are you plumbing the depth properly? also id use a 4lb hooklentgh with a size 12 hook. feed little and often in a tight an area as you can. keep at it you will catch