What fishing equipment do I need?

[tudorsailor]

I am sailing from Ipswich to Southampton in March. Is there any point in trailing a line to catch fish. I have never fished before. What would the minimum requirements be?

Thanks

TudorDoc

 

[Major Catastrophe]

By trailing a line, you are only going to catch Mackerel which, despite being the easiest fish to catch, is very tasty but not one you would want to eat everyday.

All you need is a line with hooks garlanded with feathers and a weight to stop the lures skipping on the surface. You can buy them online or in any good angling store.

March is very early for the mackerel season, but you should catch some eventually.

How to catch mackerel

I would also like to give you a masterclass in catching bass.....but I am crap at it, apparently.

 

[Koolie]

There's loads of stuff out there! The site shown is great.


Remember though,

"There are alot more fisherman that are caught by equipment than fish caught on it!" /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

K. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[Lakesailor]

I suspect there is a similar proverb relating to photographers.

 

[Koolie]

They'll have to get up early to catch you though Phil, eh?

/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[Noddy]

Have a look at a paravane.

If you tow lures etc as you sail along it will rise up and generally not work properly. a paravane uses the motion through the water to take the line down and to one side.

I get mine from ebay.

Cheers
Paul

 

[doug748]

I agree, the only way to go. Most good sea tackle shops will sell you a paravane (or at least know what you are talking about ) for about 12/14 quid.