another newbie wanting to start

[3DoorsDown]

Andy, I was in your situation a few years ago. I'd agree with others that what you want to get started and give you the best chance of catching fish as soon as possible is a combination of :

 

- 12/13ft match rod

- suitable reel loaded with 4/5lb line

- float, shot, hooks

 

As you've discovered you can trawl through the internet for hours and be none the wiser as to exactly what make & model to get, but have a good idea about the items you want. So, my advice would be to put your faith in fishermankind, they're always happy to help and share knowledge.

 

I'm sure that if you went to Glasgow Angling Centre and explained what you want to achieve, what tackle items you've got in mind, they'll do a great job for you. Remember, they will know the places you are thinking of fishing so can give advice, plus they'll know that if they look after you now, you'll probably be back in to spend more money every week ! Good luck. Nic

[Andy_1984]

thanks guys so yes i think i will probably be going for float fishing ive been reading more and more about it and i think it suits my needs more but i never imagined you would need such a big rod to do this. i have been reading this site and i think its the best option for me to start with http://www.coarsefish.net/float.htm

 

damn 12ft seems donting at first and practacing on my canal will be sorta hard as its not very wide but im sure further up the forth & clyde is much larger.

 

also would a float rod be suitable to try out spinning ? i also like the look of this fishing moethod

[3DoorsDown]

Andy, what a great site you found for starting at step 1.

 

12ft sounds a lot, but, due to modern materials you'll be amazed how light weight it is and easy to control when you get you hands on one. However, you'll need different tackle to go spinning.

 

I'd stick to the route your heading, get back into fishing, catch fish, understand fish and their habits, then you could make the next step into spinning or targrtting specific species of fish.

[Andy_1984]

your probably right 3doorsdown ill start with float and work my way up eventualy.

 

thanks all for the support

[Andy_1984]

holy crap did i actualy sound like that way back then ?

[Worms]

holy crap did i actualy sound like that way back then ?

I was starting to get a bit confused for a minute!

[gozzer]

holy crap did i actualy sound like that way back then ?

 

I especially like this bit of your first post Andy.

 

im not fussy what fish i catch as long as its not pike,

 

John.

[Andy_1984]

I especially like this bit of your first post Andy.

 

 

John.

 

 

i know i laughed my ass off at that bit esspecialy seeing the 20lb'r in my avatar at the same time

[jeepster]

Interesting to see you're a noddy at heart

[Andy_1984]

Interesting to see you're a noddy at heart

 

 

interesting to see your a miserable old fart at heart

Edited March 9, 2009 by Andy_1984