novice boat fishing

[GROWLER]

as above looking to get a few things to start boat fishing ....rod reel TIPS etc

can you lot recommend me a place in newcastle / ....i dont have anything
so a full rigout will be needed .


thanks jay .

[KeithB]

There's ID fishing on Brinkburn Street, Walker.

Mention you are a NESA member and you may get 10% discount.

[northeast1]

Also Frasers in Gateshead.

20-30LB class rod max

A REEL WITH A LEVER DRAG DEPENDIGN ON MONEY TO SPEND FOR MODEL

Load reel with 50lb braid

Rigs wise well fill your boots but keep them cheap as you can, the big saving will be if you can make your own or buy your leads and pirks cheap

[GROWLER]

hi

Also Frasers in Gateshead.

20-30LB class rod max

A REEL WITH A LEVER DRAG DEPENDIGN ON MONEY TO SPEND FOR MODEL

Load reel with 50lb braid

Rigs wise well fill your boots but keep them cheap as you can, the big saving will be if you can make your own or buy your leads and pirks cheap

There's ID fishing on Brinkburn Street, Walker.

Mention you are a NESA member and you may get 10% discount.

thanks for the info gents ill look into buying a few things .

[Kev1n]

as above looking to get a few things to start boat fishing ....rod reel TIPS etc

can you lot recommend me a place in newcastle / ....i dont have anything
so a full rigout will be needed .


thanks jay .

Billy's in N Shields or Lewis's in Whitley Bay will get you sorted too.

You may already have some beach gear that could be used off a boat, like a multiplier reel terminal tackle, etc..

Braid is the future.

If you fish a drift instead of anchoring, you'll cover more fish but lose a lot of lead. Making your own will save a fortune.

Tie up loads of rigs before you go out, ready to clip in place and keep you fishing without needing to set up new ones from scratch.

[kingcod deano]

Braid is the future.

i second that

[tatch]

Dont skimp

Dont skimp & get the cheapest rods & reels seek advice from people who fish regular read peoples views in magazines & forums

[The Great Wallsendo]

Gear required:

• 60lb mono for 99% of all rigs you will tie yourself
• 6/0 – 10/0 hooks for flowing traces. 6/0 for inshore Cod’ing – 10/0 for big Ling baits (and sometime Cod)
• X Large 3 Way Swivels for making the flowing traces
• Hokkais: 3/0 to 6/0
• Daylites: Size 1 to 7/0
• Other shop bought boat rigs – like Richie says fill yer boots with whatever takes your fancy
• Shads – can be fished in exactly same way as flowing trace
• Pirks – don’t forget you will prob also need large treble and split ring
• Weights – 10/12oz (same for Pirks)
• X Large Snap Link Swivels for quick changing of rigs
• 20lb Class Rod
• 50lb Braid
• Large Multiplier Reel (with lever drag if budget allows)

You can buy cheaper stuff to start off with but if you get into it you’ll sharp want to upgrade – my first boat rod lasted about half a dozen trips before I upgraded

General Boating tips:

Always take a waterproof/windproof layer
Always take something to eat and drink
Always take a hat
Always have suncream in your tackle box
Try and stay off the pop the night before a trip
Always have something to eat before a trip
Always go to the loo before a trip (not just a tinkle either if you get my drift )

Fishing tips:

If bait fishing keep the lead hard on the bottom – this may mean letting line out to do so, I generally leave the reel in free spool and thumb out line as required…only engaging the clutch when a fish takes.

Hokkais/Large Daylites etc can be fished bare but if being plagued by mackerel tip off the hooks with large chunks/strips of bait

Pirks – use a mono “leader” this can be a hokkai/daylite trace or a length of plain mono. If fishing with braid this means that in theory you should just lose the pirk at the mono “weak link”

Don’t be afraid to mix it up – if the fish aren’t taking hokkais try something else…

Slinky Kate tips:

Always carry a camera
Always have a smile on your face
Always enjoy the fishing regardless

(quiet day at work again )

Hope this helps

[northeast1]

Great post by Tony, so all the above should help no end, wil only add be safe and if unsure ask the skipper or watch what others around you are doing.

[lingking]

tips

absolutely cracking post tony absolute belter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Norman]

haha great reply Tone ...... obviously your fully engrossed in work ....




norm

[rich666]

Don't forget a pair of sturdy boots - Hiking or wellies. Nothing worse that cold wet feet in wet shoes/boots!

Tight Lines.

[oldessox]

And a proper "Aussie" hat , can't go out in a boat without one of them

Ray

[GROWLER]

ty

Gear required:

• 60lb mono for 99% of all rigs you will tie yourself
• 6/0 – 10/0 hooks for flowing traces. 6/0 for inshore Cod’ing – 10/0 for big Ling baits (and sometime Cod)
• X Large 3 Way Swivels for making the flowing traces
• Hokkais: 3/0 to 6/0
• Daylites: Size 1 to 7/0
• Other shop bought boat rigs – like Richie says fill yer boots with whatever takes your fancy
• Shads – can be fished in exactly same way as flowing trace
• Pirks – don’t forget you will prob also need large treble and split ring
• Weights – 10/12oz (same for Pirks)
• X Large Snap Link Swivels for quick changing of rigs
• 20lb Class Rod
• 50lb Braid
• Large Multiplier Reel (with lever drag if budget allows)

You can buy cheaper stuff to start off with but if you get into it you’ll sharp want to upgrade – my first boat rod lasted about half a dozen trips before I upgraded

General Boating tips:

Always take a waterproof/windproof layer
Always take something to eat and drink
Always take a hat
Always have suncream in your tackle box
Try and stay off the pop the night before a trip
Always have something to eat before a trip
Always go to the loo before a trip (not just a tinkle either if you get my drift )

Fishing tips:

If bait fishing keep the lead hard on the bottom – this may mean letting line out to do so, I generally leave the reel in free spool and thumb out line as required…only engaging the clutch when a fish takes.

Hokkais/Large Daylites etc can be fished bare but if being plagued by mackerel tip off the hooks with large chunks/strips of bait

Pirks – use a mono “leader” this can be a hokkai/daylite trace or a length of plain mono. If fishing with braid this means that in theory you should just lose the pirk at the mono “weak link”

Don’t be afraid to mix it up – if the fish aren’t taking hokkais try something else…

Slinky Kate tips:

Always carry a camera
Always have a smile on your face
Always enjoy the fishing regardless

(quiet day at work again )

Hope this helps

helps alot .... thanks again you lot for all the info A+++