new member first time on - Talk Angling fishing chat and tackle advice

charlieboy · 23rd May 2008, 08:05 AM

hello jeff here just returned to fishing after 20 year break enjoying it very much and glad to know i can still catch fish even though i am getting on a bit.
any tips for an old fisherman. never used a pole is it easy , i float fish for anything i can get but i have had some nice carp and tench and have only been back to it for three weeks all the best jeff

Brian G · 23rd May 2008, 08:21 AM

Welcome to the site Jeff, and to answer your question on pole fishing yes it is a lot easier on the pole than rod and reel, you can get a lighter and better presentation of your rig.
Can I also suggest that you change your user name from a email address to stop it being picked up by the spammers that roam these sites, I can do it for you should you require it done.

Bigphat1 · 23rd May 2008, 10:21 AM

Hi Jeff,

Welcome i'm new here myself.

As Brian said the pole is an excellent bit of kit you can put it just where you want it as long a you've got the length to get it there. Very easy to get to grip with. Your presentation is much better and you don't cause much if any disturbance in your swim when you're shipping in and out.

Can be a bitch with a cross wind to keep stable imo

silver fish · 23rd May 2008, 11:09 AM

Hiya mate,

Welcome to a great site, loads of good guys, great craic and really helpful. Get on the pole, you'll love it and catch more!

Cheers...Mark