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Post by pearo on Jun 24, 2024 21:12:56 GMT
I have never done any fishing in my life, in fact Hook, Line and Sinker means Len Deighton to me. Anyhow my 13 year old son has been bitten by the fishing bug. I’ve enrolled him as a junior member of the Fenton and District Angling Society and the lady at Dolphin tackle shop has been extremely helpful. I was hoping that some of you on here may be fellow members and could help me to know which of the numerous waters that are affiliated to the society would be the best for him to visit in the hope that he may have a few bites to boost his confidence.
Also any tips on bait, basic essential equipment and other things that will help him become a successful angler will be appreciated as I’m clueless.
Many thanks in advance
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Post by imallstokedup on Jun 24, 2024 22:15:30 GMT
Have a look on their website, plenty of waters. Personally I would start on the Trent and Mersey canal, easy access and plenty of fish for a beginner to get the bug.
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Post by elystokie on Jun 25, 2024 7:44:16 GMT
A few fishermen I've spoke to are quite keen on using hemp seeds, think they might boil them prior to use, saves keeping maggots in the fridge and annoying your missus  You can get them on Amazon/Ebay etc by the kilo. |
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Post by butlerstbob on Jun 25, 2024 8:11:46 GMT
I have never done any fishing in my life, in fact Hook, Line and Sinker means Len Deighton to me. Anyhow my 13 year old son has been bitten by the fishing bug. I’ve enrolled him as a junior member of the Fenton and District Angling Society and the lady at Dolphin tackle shop has been extremely helpful. I was hoping that some of you on here may be fellow members and could help me to know which of the numerous waters that are affiliated to the society would be the best for him to visit in the hope that he may have a few bites to boost his confidence. Also any tips on bait, basic essential equipment and other things that will help him become a successful angler will be appreciated as I’m clueless. Many thanks in advance I would go up to Dilhorne pool 4 on the right hand side up the bank as you reach the end of the lane, great sport for kids.. |
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Post by henry on Jun 25, 2024 8:16:49 GMT
The Dilhorne pools were very good when I used to go.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2024 8:47:20 GMT
Dilhorne's a good shout for getting started off. The pool at the top of the drive through the gate, has plenty of bits in it. Also - Black Lake, off Hilderstone level.
I'm an FDAS member but only do it casually, as & when I've got the time.
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Post by lawrieleslie on Jun 25, 2024 15:33:07 GMT
West Port Lake was always our go to for fishing as kids. Once went fishing at Hanley park and got my right ear hooked by my mates tackle. Ended up being taken to A&E to have it removed and tetanus jab.
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Post by milton58 on Jun 25, 2024 16:23:39 GMT
Tbh Fenton and district have ruined fishing around here any water that was any good they brought up...leaving leisure anglers with not many places to fish...some people can't afford their annual subscription fees
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Post by elystokie on Jun 25, 2024 19:00:10 GMT
Tbh Fenton and district have ruined fishing around here any water that was any good they brought up...leaving leisure anglers with not many places to fish...some people can't afford their annual subscription fees Only a tenner for a kids membership, seems worth it to me 🤷 |
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Post by milton58 on Jun 25, 2024 19:09:44 GMT
Tbh Fenton and district have ruined fishing around here any water that was any good they brought up...leaving leisure anglers with not many places to fish...some people can't afford their annual subscription fees Only a tenner for a kids membership, seems worth it to me 🤷 for kids it's a bargain to get them in to angling.... with all the money Fenton angling association take why not put some of it back into local pools like corgis...tiddlers pool or twenty foot so people like I said before can't afford there annual subscription fees |
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Post by milton58 on Jun 25, 2024 19:10:29 GMT
Tbh Fenton and district have ruined fishing around here any water that was any good they brought up...leaving leisure anglers with not many places to fish...some people can't afford their annual subscription fees Only a tenner for a kids membership, seems worth it to me 🤷 how much for an adult |
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Post by RedandWhite90 on Jun 25, 2024 19:19:59 GMT
Only a tenner for a kids membership, seems worth it to me 🤷 how much for an adult Don't bother mate, heard it costs a for-tuna. |
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Post by elystokie on Jun 25, 2024 19:30:18 GMT
Only a tenner for a kids membership, seems worth it to me 🤷 how much for an adult £45 So for less than the price of some people's monthly Sky subscription the bloke and his son can make a lot of memories and spend a lot of quality time together, I honestly don't think that's bad. It is the only club I've looked at so no idea what others cost but I doubt I'd be worried about getting ripped off at that price. www.fdasofficial.co.uk/pages/membership.php |
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Post by butlerstbob on Jun 25, 2024 19:52:04 GMT
Only a tenner for a kids membership, seems worth it to me 🤷 for kids it's a bargain to get them in to angling.... with all the money Fenton angling association take why not put some of it back into local pools like corgis...tiddlers pool or twenty foot so people like I said before can't afford there annual subscription fees What you can't afford 45 quid? Any run of the mill day ticket venue is 15 quid a chuck so 45 for Fenton is a snip |
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Post by desman2 on Jun 25, 2024 23:11:00 GMT
Does westport have any fish in it other than a few large carp and pike
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