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yes your local tackle shop should put you right, re clubs and local lakes etc. Don't forget to buy an unhooking mat as most clubs insist on them for fish welfare. A great sport for the young imho...Good luck and hope he enjoys himself. Tell him to bring a friend.

I don't think there is a humane way of catching fish by dragging it out with a hook through it's mouth but fishing still seems to be an accepted past time so who am I to argue

I fished all my life until quite recently when I suddenly realised the futility of dragging fish out of a pond or river only to put them back in again with another hole in their lip.

Now, sea fishing from boat or shore is another issue. Still not very humane but at least you can despatch the fish as soon as possible and put it out of it's misery...then eat it.

Most fishing waters are not free, clubs do rent for members, so it would be better to check before he just goes anywhere to fish.
In exeter where i am, you cant fish unless your a member of a club.
A lot of clubs do a cheap membership for juniors and do coaching.
Hope that helps a bit.

floppy

I don't think there is a humane way of catching fish by dragging it out with a hook through it's mouth but fishing still seems to be an accepted past time so who am I to argue

I fished all my life until quite recently when I suddenly realised the futility of dragging fish out of a pond or river only to put them back in again with another hole in their lip.

Now, sea fishing from boat or shore is another issue. Still not very humane but at least you can despatch the fish as soon as possible and put it out of it's misery...then eat it.

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every thing humans do affects another life form , just have a look at the insect collection in your cars radiator , you could choose to get rid of it and buy a bike

'every thing humans do affects another life form , just have a look at the insect collection in your cars radiator , you could choose to get rid of it and buy a bike' 

Then you can collect the insects in your teeth

I am a fisherman and I have the perfect wife --- she has worms

You may want to contact your local council as they should have more information on whether or not your son needs a permit. They should also be able to tell you whether there are any fishing classes nearby or who to contact to get you started.

If you have a satellite TV, try going to the National Geographics channel - they used to have a fishing show on not that long ago with a foreign chap - I think his name was Jakub Vagner - he was very good, giving people tips and tricks on how to start fishing, what to do etc. Not sure is that show is still running or not, but it's worth a try.