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Starting Carp Fishing (57 posts / 5,482 views)
Swindon77
Posts: 17
Post #16 5 Mar 2021 16:53
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Thanks mate 🤣 I drive and work full time so I think I'll be good cheers! I'm not a cabbage just a little slow to process things.
Swindon77
Posts: 17
Post #17 5 Mar 2021 16:53
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In reply to Post #15
🤣🤣
OatcakeFred OatcakeFred
Posts: 1,466
Post #18 5 Mar 2021 16:58
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Have to agree with AJM, it would be wise to start float fishing at a commercial fishery just to get used to the basics. Then take it from there. Bet you could get set up for about £150 with a float rod, reel, landing net, chair and few odds n sods. Have a look on Facebook Marketplace for some secondhand bargains. Walters Lake in the Cotswolds Water Park near you has loads of carp in, get yourself geared up and down their with a tin of sweetcorn and luncheon meat. There's even a nice cafe there.
AJM123 AJM123
Posts: 558
Post #19 5 Mar 2021 17:00
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In reply to Post #13
That's good, at least you have a basic idea of what Fishing is all about.
Carp Fishing can be as difficult or as simple as you choose to allow it to be.
Once you are kitted out, seek out a local runs water where it is easy to get a run or two and im sure your enthusiasm will grow.
Enjoy!
Canalcarper71 Canalcarper71
Posts: 1,389
Post #20 5 Mar 2021 17:01
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In reply to Post #17
It's a pity your not near West Midlands,Birmingham way as I'd have been more than happy to help.
Swindon77
Posts: 17
Post #21 5 Mar 2021 18:17
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That's a bummer mate that's what I'm looking for to hook up with someone to have a chat and watch them and learn.
Canalcarper71 Canalcarper71
Posts: 1,389
Post #22 5 Mar 2021 18:52
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In reply to Post #21
I would have had no issue mate always happy to help no secrets from me(well the odd one or two up my sleeve)😂😂
Swindon77
Posts: 17
Post #23 5 Mar 2021 21:42
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Hi guys could anyone PM me a basic starter list on what I need to buy? Cheers in advance. I appreciate all the help and advice you guys have given me! 👍
Frenzy Frenzy
Posts: 11,403
Post #24 6 Mar 2021 09:29
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In reply to Post #23
pm me you address and i'll send you a few rigs.

i only use two and have done for best part of 20 yrs. no need for all the fancy rubbish you'll find searching
Swindon77
Posts: 17
Post #25 6 Mar 2021 09:33
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Will do thanks thanks mate I can do with all the help I can get so far I've met some top people on here!
Frenzy Frenzy
Posts: 11,403
Post #26 6 Mar 2021 09:34
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In reply to Post #25
we aint a bad lot really mate
harveyboy
Posts: 1,540
Post #27 6 Mar 2021 12:13
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In reply to Post #26
Don't pay for lessons would be a waste of money until you have more experience, find a local runs water spend time there not fishing.
Frenzy Frenzy
Posts: 11,403
Post #28 6 Mar 2021 12:17
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In reply to Post #27
totally agree...i cat get my head round these "lessons"
harveyboy
Posts: 1,540
Post #29 6 Mar 2021 12:24
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I think there is a use in certain circumstances, I'm quite an experienced angler who can generally hold my own nowadays, here's the but tho......can i go to linear and catch more than a couple in 48hours... no i cant
Frenzy Frenzy
Posts: 11,403
Post #30 6 Mar 2021 12:26
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the best way to learn is get out there a try!

its not complicated and all the stuff that newbies are sold these days is quite comical in my book.

you cant teach experience, you have to go get that yourself.
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