Hello I'm starting Carp fishing and I live in Swindon Wiltshire And I'm looking for a little help on getting the correct Kit and Tackle! I wouldn't mind if there was someone who gives lessons as I don't mind paying! Or maybe someone who wouldn't mind me tagging along and watching picking there brains! Anyway hope everyone is well and stay safe! Cheers James
I am sure someone local will help you out but my advice is give an idea of the money you want to spend. Don't ignore second hand. Also a local independent tackle shop is a good place for advice. They generally won't stitch you up as they know they will have a customer for life.
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Cheers for the advice Mike! 👍
Cheers for the advice Mike! 👍
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I second Mike, finding a good local tackle shop will give younot just advice on starting out, but if you take it up can often be a good place to find out about local syndicates, how waters are fishing etc.
Feel free to ask any questions you have either on here or by pm if you prefer. I'm no expert but like to think I know a bit and I'm happy to help if I can in anyway
I second Mike, finding a good local tackle shop will give younot just advice on starting out, but if you take it up can often be a good place to find out about local syndicates, how waters are fishing etc.
Feel free to ask any questions you have either on here or by pm if you prefer. I'm no expert but like to think I know a bit and I'm happy to help if I can in anyway
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Thanks mate
Thanks mate
are you the type of person to really get in to a hobby and likes to have the nicer things in life, or just someone who wants to get out and not care what they use?
you could go to a tackle shop and get a whole set up pretty cheap to get you out there fishing, the problem being if this carp bug takes hold of you then that whole set up will be sub par for you and you will just end up replacing the lot of it. the saying buy cheap buy twice springs to mind.
thats the problem you face right now, do you buy cheap and replace it all down the line or do you buy decent and take the risk of you hating the sport in a few mths when your not catching as much as you would like.
if your a rich man then no prob, buy the best you can, if not id go the second hand route, look for good deals and buy the main names. at least that way if you dont like the sport then you can always sell it on again
you could go to a tackle shop and get a whole set up pretty cheap to get you out there fishing, the problem being if this carp bug takes hold of you then that whole set up will be sub par for you and you will just end up replacing the lot of it. the saying buy cheap buy twice springs to mind.
thats the problem you face right now, do you buy cheap and replace it all down the line or do you buy decent and take the risk of you hating the sport in a few mths when your not catching as much as you would like.
if your a rich man then no prob, buy the best you can, if not id go the second hand route, look for good deals and buy the main names. at least that way if you dont like the sport then you can always sell it on again
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Hi there thanks for your advice! I'm not rich but I would buy some decent stuff as don't want to buy cheap and have to replace it! I'm hoping to meet up with someone from Swindon to meet up and have a chat And maybe sit and watch them set up and fish! But after lockdown and when we are aloud! Cheers James
Hi there thanks for your advice! I'm not rich but I would buy some decent stuff as don't want to buy cheap and have to replace it! I'm hoping to meet up with someone from Swindon to meet up and have a chat And maybe sit and watch them set up and fish! But after lockdown and when we are aloud! Cheers James
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Pretty sure Kev Hewitt is the manager in the Swindon Angling Direct, I'd pop in and have a chat with him (when allowed!)
Pretty sure Kev Hewitt is the manager in the Swindon Angling Direct, I'd pop in and have a chat with him (when allowed!)
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Check your pm inbox mate
Check your pm inbox mate
good advice on here already - especially the local tackle shop related stuff. Mail order won't know / care so much as to really meeting your needs where a face to face (with masks of course) chat will always be more useful.
check out the classifieds on here for decent second hand gear. from reading through the 'how much gear do you have' type threads, it's evident that most people have lots to spare!
most people on here will be up for giving you advice too - there's always the odd berk who will be dismissive and call you a 'noddy' but that's their problem, not yours. no question is too obvious when you're starting out.
and don't fall into the instant carper trap of thinking if it's not a 30lb fish it's not worth it. I've been enjoying carp (and other) fishing for years and I've not banked a 30 yet. Doesn't spoil my enjoyment every time i fish.
learn your technique, get out on the bank, watch the water more than you watch youtube and you'll not go far wrong
check out the classifieds on here for decent second hand gear. from reading through the 'how much gear do you have' type threads, it's evident that most people have lots to spare!
most people on here will be up for giving you advice too - there's always the odd berk who will be dismissive and call you a 'noddy' but that's their problem, not yours. no question is too obvious when you're starting out.
and don't fall into the instant carper trap of thinking if it's not a 30lb fish it's not worth it. I've been enjoying carp (and other) fishing for years and I've not banked a 30 yet. Doesn't spoil my enjoyment every time i fish.
learn your technique, get out on the bank, watch the water more than you watch youtube and you'll not go far wrong
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biggest bit of advice i can provide is
dont over complicate things, carp fishing is easy.
find the right water that suits you with a decent stock level and get your confidence up
dont worry about fancy rigs and all the bait conversations, its pointless when learning.
speak to your local tackle shop
speak to local fisheries, dont get het up about the size of the fish, that will come another day.
most of all...enjoy
biggest bit of advice i can provide is
dont over complicate things, carp fishing is easy.
find the right water that suits you with a decent stock level and get your confidence up
dont worry about fancy rigs and all the bait conversations, its pointless when learning.
speak to your local tackle shop
speak to local fisheries, dont get het up about the size of the fish, that will come another day.
most of all...enjoy
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Have you had any previous experience of Angling?
I would always advise people to start with the basics where possible.
A single rod with a float or leger tactics on a well stocked mixed species venue will be time well spent in my opinion where you will gain a good foundation for further progression.
I don't dismiss anyone who does not go down this route but it is where most of us started and the basic knowledge gained will last you a lifetime.
Have you had any previous experience of Angling?
I would always advise people to start with the basics where possible.
A single rod with a float or leger tactics on a well stocked mixed species venue will be time well spent in my opinion where you will gain a good foundation for further progression.
I don't dismiss anyone who does not go down this route but it is where most of us started and the basic knowledge gained will last you a lifetime.
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Yes done course fishing when I was a kid and sea fishing plus beach casting! Now i struggle with things as have a brain injury from boxing! So takes me a little longer to get my head round things!
Yes done course fishing when I was a kid and sea fishing plus beach casting! Now i struggle with things as have a brain injury from boxing! So takes me a little longer to get my head round things!
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Hi James
I don't want to be a killjoy on this, but you mentioned a brain injury.
Carp fishing can and usually does include extended stays next to bodies of water and rivers at times overnight, you gonna be ok/safe with that?
Sorry for the "health and safety" bit, but the less we lose the better
I wish you all the best
Jon
Hi James
I don't want to be a killjoy on this, but you mentioned a brain injury.
Carp fishing can and usually does include extended stays next to bodies of water and rivers at times overnight, you gonna be ok/safe with that?
Sorry for the "health and safety" bit, but the less we lose the better
I wish you all the best
Jon
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dont watch youtubers on fishing then, they will really do your head in
dont watch youtubers on fishing then, they will really do your head in