Child's first fishing trip

[matsalleh]

Thanks everyone for all your tips and suggestions

 

Something like a whip is ideal for a novice and any tackle shop will soon set him up with a decent starter kit.

http://www.staywise.co.uk/angling/whip-fishing.html

some are elasticated and would be better than the one shown.In my opinion.

Edited February 21, 2011 by matsalleh

[koikeeper]

Hi, My son, aged 11 was bought a junior fishing kit for Christmas. My brother has offered to come from out of town to take him fishing, as I know nothing about it and I'm wondering where would be the best place and do we need a permit/ licence? I was thinking perhaps Rivelin, as that' s where he saw people fishing and first expressed an interest.

 

Thanks for any advice

 

You need a valid Environment Agency Rod Licence if you are aged 12 or over and fish for salmon, trout, freshwater fish or eel in England (except the River Tweed), Wales, and the Border Esk and its tributaries in Scotland.

as your son is only 11 he dnt need 1` only the adult with him will

[armstrong01]

not sure where you,re from but i take my 8 yr old daughter fishing , she,s got right into it , anyway i would definatley try harlesthorpe dam in clowne , google it ,all the info is on there, fantastic place to learn, its not crammed with carp like some of the commercials, loads of bream to 10lb roach , perch, chub, and a few carp up to 20lb .

[ThemesUnltd]

The mixed pond at KJS is ideal for young 'uns. Lots of roach and skimmer that can be caught a rod length out using pellets, meat, corn or maggot.