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Post by Rick Oshea on Mar 1, 2012 17:28:41 GMT
Seeing as summer is round the corner and the football season coming to an end i'm looking to fill my Saturday afternoons with a spot of fishing.
Just need the gear.
Anyone know of any for sale or somewhere cheap to get some?
Got to be decent.
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Post by worstgolfer on Mar 1, 2012 18:32:48 GMT
pickerings in boslem is a good tackle shop and the staff are only too happy to give you any advice.
if its second hand then theres a place on london road stoke
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Post by mistersausage on Mar 1, 2012 18:37:15 GMT
Pickerings mate. Honest as the day is long and a good range of kit, even some used stuff, at bargain prices. I never go anywhere else except sometimes ebay.
Just got a Maver pole seat, full setup off ebay, and bought a new pole from Pickerings. Can't wait to drop a line in.
Tight lines bud.
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Post by imallstokedup on Mar 1, 2012 19:04:51 GMT
Seeing as summer is round the corner and the football season coming to an end i'm looking to fill my Saturday afternoons with a spot of fishing. Just need the gear. Anyone know of any for sale or somewhere cheap to get some? Got to be decent. What are you after ? |
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Post by Rick Oshea on Mar 1, 2012 19:47:25 GMT
Seeing as summer is round the corner and the football season coming to an end i'm looking to fill my Saturday afternoons with a spot of fishing. Just need the gear. Anyone know of any for sale or somewhere cheap to get some? Got to be decent. What are you after ? Got nothing at the minute. not looking to go mad really just the basics. isnt pickerings exprensive or did it used to be? |
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Post by mistersausage on Mar 1, 2012 20:32:48 GMT
Got nothing at the minute. not looking to go mad really just the basics. isnt pickerings exprensive or did it used to be? There's also a stall on the open air market/boot sale by the fire station in Hanley on a Sunday sells cheap stuff. Pickerings isn't expensive btw. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2012 0:19:28 GMT
Ebay is as good a place as anywhere. There's plenty of second hand gear on there.
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Post by davel on Mar 2, 2012 1:01:47 GMT
Everything is cheaper now than it was 20 years ago.......made in China!
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Post by zigazaga on Mar 2, 2012 8:47:04 GMT
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Post by Rick Oshea on Mar 5, 2012 13:20:36 GMT
right well i've just bought a rod and reel from ebay. nothing fancy but will do a job.
what will i need next. tackle wise?
if someone can take the time to write me a list of essentials i'll really appriciate it.
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Post by davel on Mar 5, 2012 13:28:41 GMT
What kind of rod, match rod or ledger/feeder rod?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2012 13:34:07 GMT
The essentials can vary mate depending on what you are targeting. If you are a beginner then you are best targeting day ticket waters for various species rather than jumping into targeting specimens such as Carp (like many do), I'd get yourself:-
Float rod and reel
Landing Net
Seat Box/Carryall
Tackle Box for end bits (hooks, floats etc)
Unhooking Mat
Bait Box/Bucket
Terminal Tackle (Hooks etc)
Decent Brolly/Day shelter
Just get yourselves the basics and build up your tackle over time as it can be very expensive and there is always something new that you want.
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Post by Rick Oshea on Mar 5, 2012 13:48:51 GMT
What kind of road, match rod or ledger/feeder rod? sorry forgot to say. heres the ebay item number:120643392736 |
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Post by zigazaga on Mar 5, 2012 19:17:27 GMT
I think Dean has mentioned everything you need in his list but dont forget to get your rod license. Its usually better to buy decent quality second hand kit than cheap new. Have a search on www.preloved.co.uk theres usually a load of decent local stuff on there. Before you buy anthing else please post a link on here and we can give you some advice as to what we think. Any ideas where you will be going fishing? Day ticket? |
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Post by Rick Oshea on Mar 5, 2012 19:31:53 GMT
yeah i havent forgot about that, to be honest i thought they more more expensive.
any suggestions on places go?
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Post by zigazaga on Mar 5, 2012 19:43:49 GMT
I would recommend here:- www.badenhall.com/fishery/Any of their pools are fine for float fishing. It would be great place for a beginner as you have a good chance of catching a few and it would help build your confidence up. Theres nothing worse than catching nothing when you first start out. |
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Post by davel on Mar 5, 2012 19:44:29 GMT
Blake Hall at Cheadle is good, if you're a novice, fish on the concrete in front of the fishing lodge!
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Post by Rick Oshea on Mar 5, 2012 21:00:56 GMT
I would recommend here:- www.badenhall.com/fishery/Any of their pools are fine for float fishing. It would be great place for a beginner as you have a good chance of catching a few and it would help build your confidence up. Theres nothing worse than catching nothing when you first start out. funnily enough my mates just said try here. tackle wise should I just go a small tackle shop for "end bits and terminal tackle"? |
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Post by lawrieleslie on Mar 5, 2012 21:19:12 GMT
Lidl are selling fishing gear this week
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2012 22:35:44 GMT
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Post by frasier99 on Mar 6, 2012 7:34:17 GMT
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Post by zigazaga on Mar 6, 2012 9:51:48 GMT
Regards end tackle I'd just go to Pickerings in Burslem or Stapeley. Look out for the Drennan branded stuff especially the hooks. Also when the rod/reel arrives check the quality of the line. It may be worth getting a known brand as this is one area you dont want to cut back on. I recommended Daiwa sensor (Its only about £5 on ebay).
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Post by Rick Oshea on Mar 6, 2012 19:42:21 GMT
Regards end tackle I'd just go to Pickerings in Burslem or Stapeley. Look out for the Drennan branded stuff especially the hooks. Also when the rod/reel arrives check the quality of the line. It may be worth getting a known brand as this is one area you dont want to cut back on. I recommended Daiwa sensor (Its only about £5 on ebay). cheers for all your help, wasn't expecting so much of a response. bought that landing net and accessory storage bag from Lidl. theyre really good just need stuff put in the bag. struggling think of what tackle to buy in order to just turn up, say at the weekend and think sh*t iv forgot such and such... if this was you and wanted fish at the weekend what would be on your list? specifics... sorry if you feel you might be repeating yourself slightly just appreciating the help |
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Post by Mr_DaftBurger on Mar 6, 2012 20:26:37 GMT
Don't forget bait!  |
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Post by zigazaga on Mar 6, 2012 20:35:51 GMT
Just a few things i can think off at the momment. I'll try to add more later mate:-
Tackle box with hooks,weights,plummets,floats, float stops,etc
A decent lightweight chair.
Bank sticks with rod rests.
Towel/hand wipes
Umbrella
Rod bag (you may get away with this if you use a telescopic rod)
A couple of bait boxes and bait bucket (for mixing ground bait)
Catapult.
Disgorger/forceps/scissors
unhooking mat
Best thing to do regards your end tackle is to get yourself up Pickerings and have a mooch about and see whats available. The guys in there are very helpful.
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Post by Rick Oshea on Mar 7, 2012 18:59:16 GMT
Just an update
My Rod and reel arrived today. The rod looks really well made and should be more than capable to handle what il be fishing for.
Going have a run up pickerings tomorrow and get a few things as well. pickerings sell 2nd hand gear (umbrella, chair etc)?
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Post by mistersausage on Mar 7, 2012 19:13:28 GMT
Just an update My Rod and reel arrived today. The rod looks really well made and should be more than capable to handle what il be fishing for. Going have a run up pickerings tomorrow and get a few things as well. pickerings sell 2nd hand gear (umbrella, chair etc)? Sometimes, depends what they have in. Popping up there myself tomorrow ;D |
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Post by zigazaga on Mar 7, 2012 19:57:05 GMT
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Post by Rick Oshea on Mar 8, 2012 10:10:20 GMT
Might get the brolly later too looks decent.
Think i might have a mooch around for a 2nd hand chair in pickerings
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Post by Boyceys been up the attic on Mar 9, 2012 22:11:46 GMT
Any recomended places for someone who hasn't fished for 30 years.
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