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delbert delbert
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Post #1 18 May 2020 22:26
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Hello people hope there's some of the old guard still from when I was on before

After a divorce and an unexpected but beautiful little girl about nine years ago I sold all my gear and started sea fishing more

Now I'm getting a little despondent with that I'm thinking about throwing my hat back in the ring but it's a lot of money to lay out so am slightly concerned

So to all old friends hope your doing well and to newer guys hello and bare with me if I ask silly beginner questions as it is like starting from the beginning again
rkk rkk
Posts: 1,237
Post #2 18 May 2020 22:28
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Welcome back
BlankasorusRex BlankasorusRex
Posts: 5,282
Post #3 19 May 2020 08:00
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I wouldn't bother if I were you. I've read most of the threads on here and it seems the majority of members either hate venues, tackle manufacturers, the actual tackle, other anglers, anything on YouTube, all other forum members and just about anyone who's ever fished, written about or been within 100 miles of any water they'd like to fish.

I'd stick to sea fishing if I were you. Welcome back
yonny yonny
Posts: 7,934
Post #4 19 May 2020 08:03
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Funny 'cause it's true
delbert delbert
Posts: 1,936
Post #5 19 May 2020 08:51
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Christ that's not very encouraging but you get arses tackle tarts and pure idiots in all fishing

Sea fishing has no swims so you suffer with people plotting up next to you

Other than a bit of bait it costs nothing to sea fish so you do get some real low lifes out and about

So I would say there is good and bad in all aspects of fishing
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #6 19 May 2020 09:54
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What you would spend on carp gear,buy a little boat and stick to the seas .I used to love fishing around Anglesey by the rocks,we used to catch some cracking wrasse and pollack.
essesxandy essesxandy
Posts: 3,197
Post #7 19 May 2020 09:56
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very true.
Defiant.one Defiant.one
Posts: 4,344
Post #8 19 May 2020 12:04
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Go watch some Chris Yates or Martin Bowler videos to remind yourself what it's all about - and you'll be right

Scott777
Posts: 381
Post #9 19 May 2020 12:22
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Nailed it 😂😂😂😂😂
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #10 19 May 2020 12:23
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Jag must be working on some sea fishing gear and Wayne's now in charge of flogging that
Bristolsaint40 Bristolsaint40
Posts: 243
Post #11 19 May 2020 12:24
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Afternoon,

In respect of buying kit, dont get mugged off that you need to buy the latest fads and the best rods and reels you can afford.

I still use my GT8010s and they're over 20 years old. Look on Facebook marketplace, some real bargains to be had and join some groupls on social media.

Can thoroughly recommend The Carp Crusaders Group. No idiots, no my fish is bigger than yours ******** and all round lovely people who give a lot back to society as well as angling.
BlankasorusRex BlankasorusRex
Posts: 5,282
Post #12 19 May 2020 12:39
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Lol. I don't work for Jag. I own a plumbing & heating business. I just happen to have friends who work there and I help them out a shows when they could do with an extra body or two.

I wouldn't know decent sea fishing tackle if you whacked my round the head with it.
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #13 19 May 2020 13:01
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I know you don't,I'm just teasing.I think the lockdown is getting to me
Tinhead Tinhead
Posts: 17,089
Post #14 19 May 2020 14:50
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I thought you'd be busy getting ready for the Vale reopening
mal mal
Posts: 8,986
Post #15 19 May 2020 14:54
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in response to the OP - don't feel like you need to go and spend a small fortune. My kit is basic for most places I fish and they still find themselves in the net.

think about how little you need for beachcasting and compare that to the barrow full of kit that a lot of lads think they 'need' to catch carp... keep it simple and save some quids
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