Newbie

[Iva Flattie On]

Hi Folks . Just joined and thought i'd introduce myself. I'v been shore fishing (badly) now for just over a year and get out as often as i can and just love it . Been fishing rough ground marks from Newbiggin up to Boulmer trying to catch my first cod , but no luck yet ! So i'm hoping to learn more by reading the shore catch reports etc . Like the pics too as i now know what a cod looks like . Tight lines guys.

[LiamNE]

Well best time of the year to get a cod mate, keep tryin and dont be discouraged by some of the trawlers on this site

[gregsgt]

Welcome mate and all the best for catching your first cod

[Jackie-man]

Welcome m8
Loads of experienced guys on here to help you out :-)

[gregsgt]

Mind you

there's a few who wil turn the flattie to hard if you catch my drift hahaha
You wouldn't want to bait up near some them

Only joking lads

[broon shoe]

welcome to nesa m8

[Prof Peach]

Welcome aboard Iva. I'm pretty new to this too. Keep getting out, do a bit of searching on here, YouTube and tinternet and there's tons of tips on catching cod.

I did that, kept going out and blanking until 2 weeks ago caught my 1st coddling nr longhoughton. A healthy 5lb 3oz. Great buzz and makes all the other outing worth while. Now I spend all week checking tides, wind directions and itching to get out again.

[regpude]

WELLCOME TO NESA.just keep trying,your time will come.

[Lee,j]

Nows the time to be getting out mate you'll get one good luck

[ambleangler]

Welcome Mate, and as the Lads have said, 'keep trying and that Cod will come' !

Cheers.

aa.

[Iva Flattie On]

Thanks for the replies and encouragement guys . I'm now going to settle down with a beer and do some browsing