I have been considering this for a while, a beginner’s sea fishing series, but I am unsure if the winter is the best time for it or not. Having reflected on this for a while and with Christmas dawning soon I have decided it’s a good time for you to ask for some fishing tackle as Christmas presents to get you started later in the year.
I guess you are asking why winter is not a good time for beginners. Well, my reasons are as follows.
- Â Its cold and you need expensive protective warm clothing
- The best fishing is often in rough weather and sea conditions. This requires heavy weights and good casting abilities
- You will likely loose more gear
- When the going gets tough, the cold makes it tougher
So far you can see the seasons will be effecting the type of Angling you do. This is because different species come to our waters at certain times of the year, generally dictated by water temperature.
I will attempt to guide you on what methods you can try to give you the best chance of success against easier species, generally during spring and summer. The idea is that you will get a feel for catching, playing and landing fish as well as develop the bug. This enthusiasm can then be channelled towards more challenging species and a greater investment of time and money can be spent in your new found hobby.
I need you to get involved by asking any questions by commenting on the posts, or if you are a more experienced angler please add things you think have been missed or expressed badly! That’s the beauty of the web, it’s a work in progress – not fixed like a book.
Over the next few weeks I will publish a series of beginners tips, methods and ideas to help you catch more fish and understand more about sea fishing.
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August 21, 2011 at 16:18
I am just a beginner too. What I would find really useful is a step by step video on casting. I am going to start with fishing for mackerel as that seems to be the easiest and I will be doing it from low cliffs or rock etc (Local advice from my Angling centre who have given me some good sites). Thanks
August 22, 2011 at 15:09
I will have a think about this…… Time to get the cam corder out!!
September 7, 2011 at 18:15
I have just started fishing and have spent 3 hours at daddyhole not a single bit any help maybe the bait ?????
September 8, 2011 at 13:24
Can you tell us a bit more about the method, tide, weather, bait…
August 19, 2011 at 16:31
Hi,
I used to river fish when I was a youngster (many moons ago!) I’ve decided that now that I have moved near the coast in North East scotland that I need a “time out” hobby and feel that some sea fishing would do the trick.
Can anyone advise…..
the places to go -Near Gardenstown/Banff
What would be a decent but not too expensive starter kit
And any other basic advice-Yes I will be usingthe forum to plunder ideas and tips.
Cheers for now
J
August 22, 2011 at 15:11
These guys do some great tackle offers
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Have a look and see what you think!
July 12, 2011 at 16:41
Hi all, I wish some basic info, please dont laugh, I have never been fishing in my life and I want to start sea fishing (beach) I do not have a clue how to set my line up, where does the weight go and the float etc, couls someone show me a pic,
useless hes.
April 11, 2008 at 23:49
this is my first time on your site although i have been fishing for a couple of years i feel like i may as well be a begginer as i dont seem to catch much and i have recently been looking for more imformation on sea fishing beach and pier fishing and have so far found your site quite interesting and have ordered two of the books you have recommended keep up the good work and thanks. a little more info on lures to use would be great