would like to start fishing next season, help

[CarraghsGem 92]

hi, i havent ever done any fishing, i now live 3miles approx from a local lake i believe its well stocked with brown trout? they rent out boats as well.

 

where should i start,

what basic gear will i need?

what bait should i get?

best time of morning to fish

ettiquette?

[niall_b73 41]

no time like the present to start fishing, them big pike down your way will be getting fat round about now

 

niall_b73

[CarraghsGem 92]

no time like the present to start fishing, them big pike down your way will be getting fat round about now

 

niall_b73

 

havent got the gear yet, dont know where to start + im busy from now til spring hunting with the dogs and bringing on pups.

 

plan to buy all the gear in bits and pieces over the winter.

[niall_b73 41]

so what kind of fishing are you planning to do ??

 

niall_b73

[CarraghsGem 92]

so what kind of fishing are you planning to do ??

 

niall_b73

 

trout seem plentiful round these parts, salmon + pike as well, several local lakes and rivers are good round here, i want to keep it simple to start off with

[niall_b73 41]

i see you are friends with "jf1970" i'd say him and his mate would show & tell you how what all you need and how to go about it.

 

i do believe they are pretty good at the fishing scene down your way.... i have seen some of pictures and the do get big fish.

 

other than that keep asking on here and you should get all the help you need.

 

niall_b73

[RaiderBoy 19]

hi, i havent ever done any fishing, i now live 3miles approx from a local lake i believe its well stocked with brown trout? they rent out boats as well.

 

where should i start,

what basic gear will i need?

what bait should i get?

best time of morning to fish

ettiquette?

 

where should i start,

 

You could probably start by going down to the lake this season and talking to a few of the anglers and bailiffs, they will no doubt tell you the best way to start off

 

what basic gear will i need?

 

By far the easiest way to start of trout fishing is by spinning but you will have to check the rules to see what methods are allowed

 

For a rod something like This

 

For a reel something like This

 

Line

 

End tackle

 

But if spinning is against the rules you'll have to float fish which is a little more complicated. the line and reel can stay the same

 

but for a rod you could use This

 

And end tackle really depends on the layout of the lake and its best to ask the bailiffs/regulars.

 

what bait should i get?

 

Again depends on the rules of the lake best to use is maggots but they are often banned so i would use normal garden earth worms.

 

best time of morning to fish

ettiquette?

 

You have answered your own question there

 

Anymore questions just ask

 

Richard

[CarraghsGem 92]

excellent thanks, i'll go down to the lake, they've a board up with regulations on it, i guess a rod + reel will be my christmas present to myself lol, i'll get chatting to the lads down there as well

[Meroman 105]

Hello CarraghsGem, firstly if you intend to start your fishing with trout & salmon using maggots and earthworms is illegal in southern Ireland whilst fishing for these species.

Float fishing for trout is also a no no but some salmon fisheries allow it, as Niall has said above contact your friend for information and advice.

I'll try answer any questions you ask generally but local knowledge is the key to success.

With regard to getting new gear to start you off get cash as xmas presents and use it to buy gear at the fishing show held in early February at the exhibition centre near Swords Co. Dublin,the prices are very competitive but be sure to bring an experienced angler with you to ensure you are buying quality at the right price as opposed to poor quality at the wrong price.

[CarraghsGem 92]

i was also wondering if anyone goes pike fishing @ hudson bay roscommon + would let me tag along?

http://www.shannon-fishery-board.ie/guides/coarse/athlone-hudsonbay.htm

 

its not a huge distance away and looks promising