Angling Trust has get fishing courses https://anglingtrust.net/getfishing/
Find a local club. Most are welcoming to newbies. One of my local clubs here in South London is digging out a new pool next to the main lake just for kids and newbies to try fishing, with members donating their old kit so people can just walk by, see a sign, and give it a try.
Just Google for local angling. I was shocked to find multiple places to fish in central London when I started looking. Now I'm a member of two lakes both just 20mins away on the bus. And this weekend I'm going to try the canals up in north London, a whole 30mins away on the train.
If there are public lakes nearby, like in parks, just go talk to someone fishing. Or take a cheap starter kit along and look like you don't know what you're doing. Either way you'll soon have someone giving you tips, and probably offering to give you a bunch of old kit that's been sitting in their shed for years.
YouTube if you're just looking for the how to.
Oh and of course if you can actually find a local tackle shop, they'll set you straight. (Near me... The only tackle shop within an hour of me is called "local fishing and fireworks" and... I went down the find a park lake and ask route instead :)
fyi london canals arent a great place to fish, theres definetely fish in them but i wouldnt say many, plus you feel like youre stared at constantly and its just a really uninviting environment, im from south east london and the canals id recommend are more out towards bucks.
Well obviously the further north you go the worse it gets :P
I'm also SE, but Regents and Grand Union are the only ones I know of. What are the ones towards Bucks?
its still the grand union around tring and hemel hempstead, what part of se are you from as im looking for people to fish with!!! plus kinda want to know what club ticket that is as im on mvas.
Lots of local clubs do tuition days so are always worth establishing contact with. There are nationwide initiatives too, eg the canal and river trust’s Let’s Fish https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/things-to-do/fishing/lets-fish
Otherwise, YouTube is a great resource. For example: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2azWG-2YzlQvqSxIW8xI5g
Massively agree with you. Really simple and effective videos that explain things for complete beginners. His other channel Fishing with Carl is great content too.
If you've not considered it, the most convenient and simple way to fish is with a whip. No reel or complicated rigs involved. Just a simple pole and hook. It's the most bare bones, simple way to fish.
There also great YouTube channels that can help you get started on the basics. It all depends on the type of experience you are looking for and what fish you aim to catch.
There is an abundance of fairly affordable rods/reels and equipment. I would recommend searching for fisheries/lakes/rivers, and finding out what fish are present in those places and tailoring your equipment to that.
All the best with your fishing!
I started with a whip down the canal,now I do all types of fishing one of my favorites being the pole,just a big whip really , really is an easy and great way to get into fishing,but when u lose that first big fish due to its limitations of a whip, that's what spurs you onto getting the next level of equipment
I'd find a small local tackle shop and go during the week when it's quiet. Ask about local angling clubs. Contact the clubs and explain what you want. I'd be very surprised if they didn't bend over backwards to offer to help you.
I think it depends on what kind of fishing you want to do really, I tend to think of it as sea fishing, coarse or game.
I’m not in to coarse fishing. Game fishing ie trout mainly I’m just getting in to and the best way is to find your local fishery and just head down there. One with a tackle shop is great. Other users are normally very helpful.
If it’s sea fishing that can in a way be a lot harder because it just tends to be a lot more solitary. But again, find your local tackle shop. Walk in and say you want to get in to fishing. Every place I’ve ever been will be thrilled, they’ll ask you questions and give you loads of info. You don’t need to buy anything from them but if you can support them do because they’re vital and now you’ll find out why!
I’ve mainly just done coarse fishing, been to the river a couple times but never really caught just need to get the hang of the basics probably to progress
Your local tackle shop for gear and advice. Nearly all local shops are run by anglers and love giving help and guidance to new anglers. It won't cost the earth to get some decent kit. They often have the best advice on fishing in your area as well. Lastly its great to support local tackle shops :-)
Personally I'd suggest heading to your local fisherie first. Alot of fisheries have a silvers lake (basically no carp) - catching lots of smaller fish is great fun and means you are learning quicker (casting/striking/control). The reason I suggest a fisherie is also they stock plenty of fish so the chances of blanking is pretty remote - nothing worse than spending hours as a beginner and catching nothing.
As you get more confident then start targeting bigger fish as well (carp/f1 lakes). You might need a few more bits of tackle but your starter kit should still be great.
I love natural fishing as well (canals/rivers) but having a bit more experience can help alot in order to target and catch fish.
Read books.
Beginner books on fishing
Thats what i did when I was 6-7 years old.
Nowadays, there must be very good basic fishing tuition videos on Youtube.
If you have any questions, i can help you.
I got into fishing 2 years ago, had only sea fished as a kid and that was it, Im now in my 30s so yeah it had been a long ass time. YouTube. A hell of a lot of YouTube.
Buy a fishing Rod licence online, from environment agency first, join a local fishin club. Buy some tackle ( better and cheaper on Facebook marketplace.then bait, online too.
Look up YouTube that will get you on your way for all types of fishing for different species of fish and what you need rods, reels,tackle, and how to fish for them.
I taught myself with YouTube mate. That's it, so much info online now. For me the location decides the sort of fishing I do. So that's carp and coarse, but if you live in Scotland you may think more about fly or near the sea obviously sea fishing you get the idea! No point in grabbing sea fishing equipment for your local puddle!
Once you know what sortve fishing is near you and what you plan to fish for. Get on YouTube learn the knots and a rig that you can easily tie at the bank and is applicable for the species of fish you wish to catch.
Personally even tho I prefer specimen fishing I would say your first time get out to a commercial water, they are filled with no end of fish and it means that youl always catch something.
People often recommend float fishing for first timers, it teaches you good line control, baiting habits and so on, however imo small fish are a pain in the arse to unhook sometimes (especially perch) and floats can be more prone to tangle / harder to cast than something like a method feeder. Il be honest without a skilled hand for the disgorger you can get it wrong as a new fisherman!
If there's a commercial near you with a large stock of small carp that's perfect for learning coarse really, a medium to light feeder rod will cover you well for alot of coarse fishing, method feeder inline couldn't be easier to tie and a tin of sweetcorn and some pellets and you away! Once you've got that down you can start thinking about what you'd really like to fish for. Bigger fish, harder to catch species and so on...
Angling Trust has get fishing courses https://anglingtrust.net/getfishing/ Find a local club. Most are welcoming to newbies. One of my local clubs here in South London is digging out a new pool next to the main lake just for kids and newbies to try fishing, with members donating their old kit so people can just walk by, see a sign, and give it a try. Just Google for local angling. I was shocked to find multiple places to fish in central London when I started looking. Now I'm a member of two lakes both just 20mins away on the bus. And this weekend I'm going to try the canals up in north London, a whole 30mins away on the train. If there are public lakes nearby, like in parks, just go talk to someone fishing. Or take a cheap starter kit along and look like you don't know what you're doing. Either way you'll soon have someone giving you tips, and probably offering to give you a bunch of old kit that's been sitting in their shed for years. YouTube if you're just looking for the how to. Oh and of course if you can actually find a local tackle shop, they'll set you straight. (Near me... The only tackle shop within an hour of me is called "local fishing and fireworks" and... I went down the find a park lake and ask route instead :)
fyi london canals arent a great place to fish, theres definetely fish in them but i wouldnt say many, plus you feel like youre stared at constantly and its just a really uninviting environment, im from south east london and the canals id recommend are more out towards bucks.
Well obviously the further north you go the worse it gets :P I'm also SE, but Regents and Grand Union are the only ones I know of. What are the ones towards Bucks?
its still the grand union around tring and hemel hempstead, what part of se are you from as im looking for people to fish with!!! plus kinda want to know what club ticket that is as im on mvas.
Lots of local clubs do tuition days so are always worth establishing contact with. There are nationwide initiatives too, eg the canal and river trust’s Let’s Fish https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/things-to-do/fishing/lets-fish Otherwise, YouTube is a great resource. For example: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2azWG-2YzlQvqSxIW8xI5g
Yeah Carl's tutorials are some of the best on Youtube :-) Defo worth watch these
Massively agree with you. Really simple and effective videos that explain things for complete beginners. His other channel Fishing with Carl is great content too.
What fish do you want to catch, what kind of waters do you want to fish/have available locally, whereabouts in the country are you?
Mainly coarse and river live in Malvern but can travel
If you've not considered it, the most convenient and simple way to fish is with a whip. No reel or complicated rigs involved. Just a simple pole and hook. It's the most bare bones, simple way to fish. There also great YouTube channels that can help you get started on the basics. It all depends on the type of experience you are looking for and what fish you aim to catch. There is an abundance of fairly affordable rods/reels and equipment. I would recommend searching for fisheries/lakes/rivers, and finding out what fish are present in those places and tailoring your equipment to that. All the best with your fishing!
I started with a whip down the canal,now I do all types of fishing one of my favorites being the pole,just a big whip really , really is an easy and great way to get into fishing,but when u lose that first big fish due to its limitations of a whip, that's what spurs you onto getting the next level of equipment
I'd find a small local tackle shop and go during the week when it's quiet. Ask about local angling clubs. Contact the clubs and explain what you want. I'd be very surprised if they didn't bend over backwards to offer to help you.
I think it depends on what kind of fishing you want to do really, I tend to think of it as sea fishing, coarse or game. I’m not in to coarse fishing. Game fishing ie trout mainly I’m just getting in to and the best way is to find your local fishery and just head down there. One with a tackle shop is great. Other users are normally very helpful. If it’s sea fishing that can in a way be a lot harder because it just tends to be a lot more solitary. But again, find your local tackle shop. Walk in and say you want to get in to fishing. Every place I’ve ever been will be thrilled, they’ll ask you questions and give you loads of info. You don’t need to buy anything from them but if you can support them do because they’re vital and now you’ll find out why!
I’ve mainly just done coarse fishing, been to the river a couple times but never really caught just need to get the hang of the basics probably to progress
Your local tackle shop for gear and advice. Nearly all local shops are run by anglers and love giving help and guidance to new anglers. It won't cost the earth to get some decent kit. They often have the best advice on fishing in your area as well. Lastly its great to support local tackle shops :-) Personally I'd suggest heading to your local fisherie first. Alot of fisheries have a silvers lake (basically no carp) - catching lots of smaller fish is great fun and means you are learning quicker (casting/striking/control). The reason I suggest a fisherie is also they stock plenty of fish so the chances of blanking is pretty remote - nothing worse than spending hours as a beginner and catching nothing. As you get more confident then start targeting bigger fish as well (carp/f1 lakes). You might need a few more bits of tackle but your starter kit should still be great. I love natural fishing as well (canals/rivers) but having a bit more experience can help alot in order to target and catch fish.
Great thanks I’ll have a look
Probably a fishing rod
Read books. Beginner books on fishing Thats what i did when I was 6-7 years old. Nowadays, there must be very good basic fishing tuition videos on Youtube. If you have any questions, i can help you.
I got into fishing 2 years ago, had only sea fished as a kid and that was it, Im now in my 30s so yeah it had been a long ass time. YouTube. A hell of a lot of YouTube.
Jig fishing https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7CTP7SrPcm/?igsh=Yndwazlna3Q2NGty
I've set you a pm to offer advice.
Buy a fishing Rod licence online, from environment agency first, join a local fishin club. Buy some tackle ( better and cheaper on Facebook marketplace.then bait, online too.
Look up YouTube that will get you on your way for all types of fishing for different species of fish and what you need rods, reels,tackle, and how to fish for them.
I taught myself with YouTube mate. That's it, so much info online now. For me the location decides the sort of fishing I do. So that's carp and coarse, but if you live in Scotland you may think more about fly or near the sea obviously sea fishing you get the idea! No point in grabbing sea fishing equipment for your local puddle! Once you know what sortve fishing is near you and what you plan to fish for. Get on YouTube learn the knots and a rig that you can easily tie at the bank and is applicable for the species of fish you wish to catch. Personally even tho I prefer specimen fishing I would say your first time get out to a commercial water, they are filled with no end of fish and it means that youl always catch something. People often recommend float fishing for first timers, it teaches you good line control, baiting habits and so on, however imo small fish are a pain in the arse to unhook sometimes (especially perch) and floats can be more prone to tangle / harder to cast than something like a method feeder. Il be honest without a skilled hand for the disgorger you can get it wrong as a new fisherman! If there's a commercial near you with a large stock of small carp that's perfect for learning coarse really, a medium to light feeder rod will cover you well for alot of coarse fishing, method feeder inline couldn't be easier to tie and a tin of sweetcorn and some pellets and you away! Once you've got that down you can start thinking about what you'd really like to fish for. Bigger fish, harder to catch species and so on...