Bluemoon Angling Thread

heatonblue said:
Lots of talk of Roman Lakes . Remember days there sort of must be 40 years ago when i begged my dad to take me more often. There were allways chances you could catch there when you were a kid with limited experience. Thinking about it it was a bit like commercials nowadays back then . Fish would come shallow and compete albeit roach and not todays carp. Remember catching on bits of kraft cheese slice there . Full of gudgeon down the edge aswell , great days . Wonder what that place is like nowadays ?
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last time I went to roman lake(approx. 5 years ago) there was a middy supplier shop,my mate wanted some gear,we had a look around the lake and it was unfishable the whole lake is covered in thick weed and I mean thick weed,some brave souls were "fishing" the guy we quote to was gutted,he had fished there years ago and came back for old time sake ,he said it was impossible,we spoke to someone connected with the lake and they said the owner isn't interested,fucking bizarre happy to just sell cups of tea to the odd passing walker,as for the road down fuck me it was bad.
 
anyway,went out today, was on the bank for 6.15am,(woke up at 330am excited haha),first carp about 7lb soon followed,had a fair few fish(well over 10) the largest between 12-14lb, the fish of the day was a perfect mirror approx 1lb,only caught carp all on corn, great to be out again ,ill be happy to furlough until oct now :),sent a pic to all the lads of a bacon , egg and sausage on toast with brown sauce and the lake in the background :)
 
Frustrated here. Off work this week and cannot get on the bank. One of my clubs opens Monday and the other one has not yet announced when they are reopening. Commercials are not my scene, particularly given the current scrum to get out. Really looking forward to some Tench fishing on a nice tranquil lake.
 
peace frog said:
last time I went to roman lake(approx. 5 years ago) there was a middy supplier shop,my mate wanted some gear,we had a look around the lake and it was unfishable the whole lake is covered in thick weed and I mean thick weed,some brave souls were "fishing" the guy we quote to was gutted,he had fished there years ago and came back for old time sake ,he said it was impossible,we spoke to someone connected with the lake and they said the owner isn't interested,fucking bizarre happy to just sell cups of tea to the odd passing walker,as for the road down fuck me it was bad.
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Covered in weed you say ?
 
Never been fishing in my life and I live less than 50 metres from the River Irwell. I have two young lads and think it might be fun for them.
Any advice on a starter kit from anyone. Thanks.
 
I got a pm off somewhere who shall be nameless as to protect their privacy. Was quite touched actually.

Compared to most am relatively brand new to fishing, bout 12 years. I don't post in there as I don't want to look a complete tit. The terminology you use baffles me at times, its all very different to what I know, fish, equipment etc though I did understand using a bogey as bait, doubt I'll give that a try though...just wanted to say I thoroughly enjoy reading your posts!

The thing is no one needs to feel as though they'll "look complete tit" for fear of being ridiculed.

Angling is for all! From from complete beginner to experts. No one shall be judged, not by me anyway.

This thread is a friendly place to share ones tales tactics and info, or anyone to ask a question...

It's not the political sub forum or the in game match forum of post match forum where things can and do get ugly between posters. It's not an "l'm a bigger blue than you thread because I was born on the centre circle of Maine Road" either! Or a rod measuring thread.

It's just a friendly thread between anglers and non anglers wanting to ask advice on how to go about starting fishing. If anyone doesn't want to ask a question on here, I'll gladly try and help if I can via PM.

Thanks.
 
m7mcfc said:
Never been fishing in my life and I live less than 50 metres from the River Irwell. I have two young lads and think it might be fun for them.
Any advice on a starter kit from anyone. Thanks.
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First of all, don't go buying lots of gear off a tackle dealer who's desperate to help you by unloading crap tackle that he can't shift! Let me have a think mate and I'll try and help you out if I can.

The River irwell (I believe) is stuffed with fish. I've not fished it but I know a couple of anglers in the know who have, and they told me it has some large shoals of bream in there. maybe the irwell is it a bit of a daunting place to start for a complete novice to be honest. Rivers aren't the best waters to learn as the fish are most often spread out, same with most canals.

I myself don't fish commercial type waters but they are a good place for beginners to start. Or small club ponds are ideal. Canals aren't too good a start either even though the local Bridgewater Ashton Rochdale and Marple canals contain good amounts of fish.

I think fishing is a great way of educating kids to participate in a hobby that they will have for life providing they get the angling bug. Plus it's a good way of learning about nature and respecting it. If it wasn't for anglers who are the eyes and ears for the environment agency then many rivers and canal systems would be polluted litter and trolley strewn water dumps!

And the amount of times people say "fishing is crap, and boring".... Probably because they weren't shown the basics. And I'm not being funny mate, you cannot teach your kids on what to do if you can't do it yourself. I'm lucky that my dad there's took me fishing on hollingworth lake when I was six and that was a memorable day where I caught a few small roach and perch in the shallow end.

Which I've been pondering on something a few days and I'm thinking of organising an open BM fishing day for beginners and anglers to meet up when groups are allowed to of course.
 
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BlueMoonRisin' said:
It's not the political sub forum or the in game match forum of post match forum where things can and do get ugly between posters. It's not an "l'm a bigger blue than you thread because I was born on the centre circle of Maine Road" either! Or a rod measuring thread.
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I don't know about that, one down at our local pond today !!!
 
BlueMoonRisin' said:
First of all, don't go buying lots of gear off a tackle dealer who's desperate to help you by unloading crap tackle that he can't shift! Let me have a think mate and I'll try and help you out if I can.

The River irwell (I believe) is stuffed with fish. I've not fished it but I know a couple of anglers in the know who have, and they told me it has some large shoals of bream in there. maybe the irwell is it a bit of a daunting place to start for a complete novice to be honest. Rivers aren't the best waters to learn as the fish are most often spread out, same with most canals.

I myself don't fish commercial type waters but they are a good place for beginners to start. Or small club ponds are ideal. Canals aren't too good a start either even though the local Bridgewater Ashton Rochdale and Marple canals contain good amounts of fish.

I think fishing is a great way of educating kids to participate in a hobby that they will have for life providing they get the angling bug. Plus it's a good way of learning about nature and respecting it. If it wasn't for anglers who are the eyes and ears for the environment agency then many rivers and canal systems would be polluted litter and trolley strewn water dumps!

And the amount of times people say "fishing is crap, and boring".... Probably because they weren't shown the basics. And I'm not being funny mate, you cannot teach your kids on what to do if you can't do it yourself. I'm lucky that my dad there's took me fishing on hollingworth lake when I was six and that was a memorable day where I caught a few small roach and perch in the shallow end.

Which I've been pondering on something a few days and I'm thinking of organising an open BM fishing day for beginners and anglers to meet up when groups are allowed to of course.
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Thank you for your advice.
I am not looking to be Jack Charlton. Just wondering what I would need for myself a 10yr & an 8yr old to have some fun on the river without breaking the bank.......and to get them off their I Pads.
 
m7mcfc said:
Thank you for your advice.
I am not looking to be Jack Charlton. Just wondering what I would need for myself a 10yr & an 8yr old to have some fun on the river without breaking the bank.......and to get them off their I Pads.
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My advice would be to go to your local tackle shop and tell them what you need. i know that sounds obvious but any decent tackle dealer should be delighted to spend some time with you and sort you out because then he will have a customer for life.
 
I was in the same position with my two boys a couple of years ago

I bought 2 telescopic whips (non elastic and complete with rigs)https://www.decathlon.co.uk/firstfish-500-lmd-oufit-id_8546093.html
Also you will need a discorger https://www.decathlon.co.uk/set-of-3-disgorgers-id_8321439.html
Tin of sweetcorn from Aldi for 20p ?

remember the rivers are closed till June 16th so find a local commercial fishery day ticket water , if you give us a rough idea of your locaton i can tell you a decent one locally !
 
middlewichblue said:
I was in the same position with my two boys a couple of years ago

I bought 2 telescopic whips (non elastic and complete with rigs)https://www.decathlon.co.uk/firstfish-500-lmd-oufit-id_8546093.html
Also you will need a discorger https://www.decathlon.co.uk/set-of-3-disgorgers-id_8321439.html
Tin of sweetcorn from Aldi for 20p ?

remember the rivers are closed till June 16th so find a local commercial fishery day ticket water , if you give us a rough idea of your locaton i can tell you a decent one locally !
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Don't forget your licence.
Old Hough?
 
middlewichblue said:
I was in the same position with my two boys a couple of years ago

I bought 2 telescopic whips (non elastic and complete with rigs)https://www.decathlon.co.uk/firstfish-500-lmd-oufit-id_8546093.html
Also you will need a discorger https://www.decathlon.co.uk/set-of-3-disgorgers-id_8321439.html
Tin of sweetcorn from Aldi for 20p ?

remember the rivers are closed till June 16th so find a local commercial fishery day ticket water , if you give us a rough idea of your locaton i can tell you a decent one locally !
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Certainly a point worth making mate.
I saw quite a few Dad's and lads coarse fishing on the Lugg on my way back from salmon fishing the Wye yesterday.
 
m7mcfc said:
Thank you for your advice.
I am not looking to be Jack Charlton. Just wondering what I would need for myself a 10yr & an 8yr old to have some fun on the river without breaking the bank.......and to get them off their I Pads.
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Come and bring your lads on fishing meet up. You and your lads may get the fishing bug of wanting to go at every opportunity. Trying to do it yourself as a non angler often leads to inept failure without helpful tuition.

But if you can't wait follow D Dave's advice, but don't go spending silly money until you know it's for you and your lads mate.
 
It's funny, I have met Snorky and BMR and as a result I wouldn't have them down for sad boring bastards who have no mates and the personality of a whelk and yet they go fishing !!
 
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