Message Forums

Hi

Will you be fishing from a beach, pier or boat?

Andy

 It is witout a great hobby, you just wait until you get to eat sea fresh sea bass, minutes after catching it, then you will become a convert. There is no way of being closer to nature than by spending a full night on a beach trying to catch the freshest most tasty resource you could ever imagine.

Go to a local tackle shop for advice on hook types and sizes to make your own rigs, it's a lot cheaper than buying the readymade ones. Buy a "Beginners book" that will cover things such as  shock leaders, the uniknot (You really need to learn this one it's so useful)

If I can help anymore give me a shout>

Best place to buy sea fishing gear is at a tackle shop near the coast, there'll be a lot more choice there and hopefully expert advice. If you haven't fished before I would suggest a fixed spool reel over a multiplier. Will you be attempting to cast over the horizon or will you be fishing in the breakers as that would help in your choice of rod length and weight. What type of current will you be fishing in as that would dictate to what size weight you'll be using, again helping with your choice of rod.

I would, like others have said, watch what others are doing at your fishing venue then speak to a local tackle dealer for advice.