I am just starting to learn how to fish. I’ve had one short fly fishing lesson a few years ago and had a day course fishing with a mate last week. Didn’t catch anything but learned lots. Hoping to go again on Monday.
FISHING BY BIKE
- Thread starter King Rat
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Where are you based Glenn?
West/North Yorkshire border. I went fishing near Silsden last week at a fishing lake. Like I said I’m hoping to go again on Monday. Probably to the same lake. Another mate goes to a different fishing lake above Lothersdale so I would like to go there at some time.
The fly fishing lesson was at Helwith Bridge at an old flooded quarry.
When I was travelling around Europe I bought a cheap Decathlon telescopic rod and reel which packed small . Lots of campsites had lakes and I surprised some by catching decent size Carp on floating bread crust whilst sipping coffee outside my tent. Great fun with some Carp around the 8llb mark which isnt bad for a small town lake
I do, that’s where my facts come fromYou can believe whatever you like
Same would roughly apply to N.Ireland (time wise including ferry)- keeping an eye on this thread.
I’m easy as long as the fishing is good and somewhere to stay and drink
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Is camping an option? There is a good saltwater venue with the option of freshwater from the bank in and around Ravenglass. Campsite just up the road from the nuclear place Sellafield? Something like that. I know where it is but can't remember names. Mullet on fly, bass on fly or lure, seatrout... trout and perch in the lakes.
Any hints in this list, Simon?
9 Ravenglass campsites - top camping!
Ravenglass is a pretty Roman fishing village for camping in the Lake District, surrounded by acres of woodland and enticing visitors to its scenic harbour. The nearest sites we have listed are within 2.8 miles of Ravenglass.
www.campsites.co.uk
I’d be up for a north east visit. I might even bring my stick, string and bent pin. All very Huckleberry Finn.
Err, Ravenglass is in the North West. On the West coast.Any hints in this list, Simon?
9 Ravenglass campsites - top camping!
Ravenglass is a pretty Roman fishing village for camping in the Lake District, surrounded by acres of woodland and enticing visitors to its scenic harbour. The nearest sites we have listed are within 2.8 miles of Ravenglass.
I’d be up for a north east visit. I might even bring my stick, string and bent pin. All very Huckleberry Finn.
Looks pretty north west to me and not a million miles from Sellafield, for that ready glow.
Yep definitely North West. So when you’re up for your North East visit you will be on the other side of the country.
A few places near Moffat appear in a simple search, including two stocked lochs in town, also this place nearby which is cheaper
www.stmarysanglingclub.org
Plenty of accommodation in the town
St Mary's Angling Club
Welcome to St Mary's Angling Club Nestled in the heart of the Scottish Borders, St Mary’s Loch and Loch o' the Lowes offer breathtaking scenery and exceptional fishing opportunities. Located along the A708 between Selkirk and Moffat, St Mary’s Loch is the largest natural loch in the Borders,
www.stmarysanglingclub.org
Plenty of accommodation in the town
Well the second time coarse fishing. Did not catch anything again. A couple of times something took the bait but either I didn’t notice or I was too slow. Never mind, I’m learning.
I’ve had a rod and reel given. I did need to change the line on the reel and with the help of a couple of YouTube videos I have managed it.
I do need to get quite a lot of other stuff but this is feeling like a new hobby in the making.
I may well be asking the advice of our competent fishing members in the future but so far it’s a great way to waste, sorry spend a day.
I’ve had a rod and reel given. I did need to change the line on the reel and with the help of a couple of YouTube videos I have managed it.
I do need to get quite a lot of other stuff but this is feeling like a new hobby in the making.
I may well be asking the advice of our competent fishing members in the future but so far it’s a great way to waste, sorry spend a day.
As (I think) John Lennon said, time you’ve enjoyed wasting is not time wasted
Been round that area - lovely part of ScotlandA few places near Moffat appear in a simple search, including two stocked lochs in town, also this place nearby which is cheaper
St Mary's Angling Club
Welcome to St Mary's Angling Club Nestled in the heart of the Scottish Borders, St Mary’s Loch and Loch o' the Lowes offer breathtaking scenery and exceptional fishing opportunities. Located along the A708 between Selkirk and Moffat, St Mary’s Loch is the largest natural loch in the Borders,
Plenty of accommodation in the town
Used to be able to wild camp on the shore beside the cafe & toilets. Not sure if this is still the case tho??
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