new to boat fishing help needed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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cocomonkey19k

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hello guys and gals ive never been boat fishing before but always wanted to so ive just bought a boat rod and reel and im just wanting to know what line i should use what size hooks + weights and what sort of rigs picture would be great for the rigs (the rod and reel i bought are only 30lb is this enough ?)

all help will be appreiciated thanks scott
 
SIXFOOTSTEVE said:
Hello Scott ,well it depends on the area/grouind you're fishing over mate
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lol i had a feeling some one was gonna say that here are a couple of links to what ive bought and you can tell me what sort of boat fishing there good for

rods and reels
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....m=110159941349&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=001

few rigs
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....m=230160129477&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=013

like i say im not sure what sort of boat fishing can be done as ive never been out before but i would say wrecks and rough ground is most likely
 
iv never been out in a boat fishing off the north east cost done it in norway but i dont think its the same just though id chance me luck does anyone fancy taking a good looking lad out for his first trip out:D and showing him the ropes got no gear but want to know what all the fuss is about ill provide the beverages ;)
 
cheers lads im gonna order some of those lures is that all i will need to catch cod and ling on a boat and is this gear good for the price ? (as in the rod and reel i bought)
 
for the price mate you can't really go wrong...if you get into it more seriously, maybe then consider upgrading at a later stage.

Baited Royd traces and baited daylites seem to do the trick with cod and ling - although if you want to try for a specimen you can make up some traces with larger hooks for larger baits

I sound like an expert - I'm not really (have only been out twice ;):D )...but as some of the experienced lads will tell you there's no apparent secret to it...at least that's what they'll tell you anyway;)

cocomonkey19k said:
cheers lads im gonna order some of those lures is that all i will need to catch cod and ling on a boat and is this gear good for the price ? (as in the rod and reel i bought)
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cheers lads now heres a gooding clothing i aint got a propper fishing jacket pants thing lol not sure what they are call (floatation suit) i think is what i mean lol what would you reccomend or do i have to have one to get on any charter boats
 
I think you got a bargain m8 and those outfits will do fine to begin with but like Wallsendo says you'll prob want to upgrade if you get into it, good luck
 
Coco,

I,m a returnee to fishing.
A lots changed as i used to go out over 30 years ago when i was a lad.
Someone on the forum said something which sticks in my head.
KEEP IT STRONG
KEEP IT SIMPLE
KEEP IT CHEAP.
I was tempted to buy all the latest top notch gear. But you don,t need to.
Get yourself out on the trip with what you have. 30 lb is fine.
Give it a whirl and see how it goes and talk to the other lads. Braid is good but its expensive.You can get this later if you want.
I like orange. Orange muppets. Orange jigs etc.But i also use jigs which cost £1.50 each from the tackle shop in Annfield Plain.These are chrome.
I,ve only been out on a boat three times since my return.So i am no expert either.

Cheers Mick.
Cheers Mick:)
 
cocomonkey19k said:
cheers lads now heres a gooding clothing i aint got a propper fishing jacket pants thing lol not sure what they are call (floatation suit) i think is what i mean lol what would you reccomend or do i have to have one to get on any charter boats
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You need to keep warm and dry or your trips out will be miserable. You don't "need" a flotation suit to fish on a charter boat but always have a waterproof available even on the finest of mornings cos if you get wet you stay wet. Dont forget your feet either! One of the first things you will notice when you head out between the piers is how quickly the tempreture changes

You can take gear off if you're warm but you cant put it on if you haven't got it with you. Go prepared
 
Oblickta said:
You need to keep warm and dry or your trips out will be miserable. You don't "need" a flotation suit to fish on a charter boat but always have a waterproof available even on the finest of mornings cos if you get wet you stay wet. Dont forget your feet either! One of the first things you will notice when you head out between the piers is how quickly the tempreture changes

You can take gear off if you're warm but you cant put it on if you haven't got it with you. Go prepared
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Have to agree with that...on the last trip with Norman and Steve the weather was inclement to say the least. I put my waterproof on far too late...by that point my fleece was already soaked, and the cold wouldn't go away...it saps your enthusiasm and withers your morale...I'd do it all again tho in an instant :D
 
Hi cocomonkey, Looks like there are a few of us all in the same boat (is that a pun?) in that we are new to boat fishing , in the sea at least! I've only been out a couple of times too , but from those experiences the advice I would give about lead weights is ........TAKE A LOT!!! First time out I seriously thought we were going to run out of either weights or rigs ... or both . Rough ground eats them up faster than any cod or ling will!
Take a good assortment of sizes too , when the tide starts running you need a heavier weight than when it's slack to get the hooks down where the fish are. (second time out the boat went about 5kts slower with all the lead we were carrying :D )
One other thing I learned , keep hold of your rod :rolleyes: I took 2 rods with me second trip , one set up for mackerel , I laid it against the sideof the boat for a second whilst I did something else and next thing I knew it was away to Davy Jones locker :o complete with abu multiplier , braid , lead and rig :( .
Other than that ..... enjoy youself :)


Ray
 
cocomonkey19k said:
thanks for the advice lads what size weights and how many roughly as the boat stays out for upto 12hours lol and as for rigs will say 20 do ?
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I saw your class rod was 20lb...so 10s and 12s will do....sounds over the top but take as many as you can comfortably carry/afford - you may lose them or you may not, but you don't want to be sat there twiddling your thumbs after having spent all that money on the charter :o
 
I would say always take what you think is too much ,I normally have fifteen leads and a few pirks with me ,oh and by the way as far as braid goes Dynon 55lb is £15 ish from I.D. tackle and it's the dogs doo dahs.
 
great advice on this thread ............... lol especially from my informed crew :)

but ........... take plenty weights, if you dont use them you can always bring them back and use them next time ..... but if you run short .....

good luck mate , look forward to seeing the catch reports
 
I agree with the comments about clothing -nothing worse than a wet arse, it will start itching after a while as well (Boaters Scratch) :o

The odd bit of bait tucked away discretely could always make the difference (Sneaky Peeler and Big squid). Pastry is also important - the filling less so - but meat wins over cheese every time. Can of pop and anything by Royd's of Royddington. Oh and don't forget to take a skipper with you. And don't jump over the side if you're feeling a bit Sam Allardyce, people will just laugh and take digital photographs of you.
 

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