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RobDavies · 07-19-2009, 04:40 PM

My interest in fishing has been rejuvinated of late and I'm keen to buy some gear and start to fish again.

I haven't fished for 20 years and was only a "part timer" back then - obviously don't want to spend a lot of money - are the full sets in Argos any good? I'm guessing probably not so what should I be looking for?

I'd also be after a junior set up for my 9 year old who has also expressed an interest. We're going to a holiday park this year that has it's own fishing lakes (Warmwell in Dorset) and both keen to have a go.

All advice greatfully recieved!

Brio · 07-19-2009, 05:44 PM

Dunno about the coarse fishing but pop down the road to Weymouth and go crabbing off the harbour wall. And visit Portland. And have beer at the Springhead at Sutton Poyntz and the Smugglers at Osmington Mills. And nip up to Corfe and take yourselves on a steam train to Swanage.
That doesn't really help, does it?

Oxo · 07-19-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RobDavies

My interest in fishing has been rejuvinated of late and I'm keen to buy some gear and start to fish again.

I haven't fished for 20 years and was only a "part timer" back then - obviously don't want to spend a lot of money - are the full sets in Argos any good? I'm guessing probably not so what should I be looking for?

I'd also be after a junior set up for my 9 year old who has also expressed an interest. We're going to a holiday park this year that has it's own fishing lakes (Warmwell in Dorset) and both keen to have a go.

All advice greatfully recieved!

As with the usual guitar buying advice, I'd suggest a trip to your local friendly tackle emporium for a bit of a chat and a play with some gear before splashing your cash. What you end up with really depends on wether you are just doing a bit of general fishing for whatever comes along, or you are fishing for larger specimens (Carp, Pike etc).

Certainly if you are planning a trip to Warmwell, I'd be looking at a decent sized landing net and a rod/reel combination capable of landing some big ol' kippers - I had a look round there last month and there are some enormous Carp in the main lake! There is an on-site tackle shop there, and I think I recall that they hire gear out, so that may be worth investigating aswell.

Emperor Fabulous · 07-19-2009, 09:00 PM

Aye... 45 degrees, 22.5 degrees and a twatting isosceles triangle, you f**king c*nt.

Oxo · 07-19-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Emperor Fabulous

Aye... 45 degrees, 22.5 degrees and a twatting isosceles triangle, you f**king c*nt.

Made I larf!

RobDavies · 07-20-2009, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emperor Fabulous

Aye... 45 degrees, 22.5 degrees and a twatting isosceles triangle, you f**king c*nt.

I see what you did there.

Bowks · 07-20-2009, 10:29 AM

I'd avoid Argos and instead look at one of the many specialised online tackle shops to see what deals they have for name brand kit.

honeytone · 07-20-2009, 10:59 AM

As a family, we started off with three cheap telescopic 'carp rods' and a tackle set from Lidl. They lasted for a couple of summers, trout fishing at the reservoir, fishing for small carp at the local pond and even spinning for pollock, off the rocks, on Islay, before biting the dust, but it was enough to be paying to see whether we liked the sport or not. Gradually, we replaced them with more expensive kit.

As has been said, your local tackle shop will give you loads of advice.

07-19-2009, 04:40 PM	#1
RobDavies Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 957	Any coarse anglers out there? My interest in fishing has been rejuvinated of late and I'm keen to buy some gear and start to fish again. I haven't fished for 20 years and was only a "part timer" back then - obviously don't want to spend a lot of money - are the full sets in Argos any good? I'm guessing probably not so what should I be looking for? I'd also be after a junior set up for my 9 year old who has also expressed an interest. We're going to a holiday park this year that has it's own fishing lakes (Warmwell in Dorset) and both keen to have a go. All advice greatfully recieved! __________________ For all your cabling needs.... KaBL

07-19-2009, 05:44 PM	#2
Brio Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,751	Dunno about the coarse fishing but pop down the road to Weymouth and go crabbing off the harbour wall. And visit Portland. And have beer at the Springhead at Sutton Poyntz and the Smugglers at Osmington Mills. And nip up to Corfe and take yourselves on a steam train to Swanage. That doesn't really help, does it? __________________ 2+2=5. For large values of 2.

07-20-2009, 10:29 AM	#7
Bowks Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 7,231	I'd avoid Argos and instead look at one of the many specialised online tackle shops to see what deals they have for name brand kit. __________________ Originator of 'get a blog' and the 1000 post naked run.

07-20-2009, 10:59 AM	#8
honeytone Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 9	As a family, we started off with three cheap telescopic 'carp rods' and a tackle set from Lidl. They lasted for a couple of summers, trout fishing at the reservoir, fishing for small carp at the local pond and even spinning for pollock, off the rocks, on Islay, before biting the dust, but it was enough to be paying to see whether we liked the sport or not. Gradually, we replaced them with more expensive kit. As has been said, your local tackle shop will give you loads of advice. Last edited by honeytone : 07-20-2009 at 11:01 AM.

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07-19-2009, 09:00 PM	#4
Emperor Fabulous Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wales Posts: 3,442	Aye... 45 degrees, 22.5 degrees and a twatting isosceles triangle, you f*king cnt.