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Post by paulya on Aug 17, 2018 9:58:55 GMT
Hi , Im Paul and live in Darlington , I am totally new to fishing even though i have been around for over 50 years -I have little or no knowledge of what is involved but I would like to take up the sport as a leisure angler and not take it too serious . I have attempted fishing a couple of times when on holiday , caught absolutely nothing but thoroughly enjoyed it . I have been buying angling magazines but quite often the jargon goes over my head . A friend at work has given me a couple of rods and I have bought some basic gear but as a novice don,t really know what I need . I would like to do a bit of river fishing - possibly near Darlington - I have no issues with paying to fish but gaining a bit of knowledge and experience before looking stupid would be preferable . Any advice would be grateful - I have been told to go to my local tackle shop and seek advice but reluctant to do so as dont want to waste peoples time when I have no idea whatsoever so a little bit of advice at a time would be much appreciated
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Post by joetratt on Aug 17, 2018 14:00:36 GMT
welcome to the forum am sure you will get lots of help from the lads on here
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Post by Mick on Aug 17, 2018 16:12:54 GMT
Welcome along Paul, Everyone has to start at the beginning we all did, Just ask away no matter how ridiculous you may think it is we are all happy to help, if you would be interested I would be more than happy to meet up with you on one of the Tees free stretches close to darlo such as broken scar or croft ?? And try to help you out and give you some pointers
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Post by Stevie on Aug 17, 2018 17:46:38 GMT
Same as above,I would happily help you pick some tackle up and assist in getting you your first fish.
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Post by gazboro on Aug 18, 2018 7:14:39 GMT
Welcome aboard bud, Like Mick says we all had to learn and start some where, there's no such thing as asking a daft question just fire away and ask 👍 You've had some great offers of help, take em up, you'll soon have your first fish on the bank 😉
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Post by andy76 on Aug 19, 2018 10:55:46 GMT
Welcome Paul, though been fishing all my life pretty much was always fly fishing, but lads on here helped me learn river fishing and now loving it, and pretty much hung up fly gear in pursuit of river fish on bait..
Lads are on about fishing broken scar or Blackwell if it comes off, that may be good chance to meet other anglers for natter and tips
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Post by paulya on Aug 31, 2018 20:07:31 GMT
Thanks for the feedback lads , much appreciated , sorry for the late reply as just got back from hols in the early hours of this morning and have the grand kids overnight tonight so just cobbling a quick reply - look forward to taking up your kind offers of help . thanks again.
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