New to Fishing- Reccomendations

Dave_D_Rave · 15-05-2025 08:58PM #1

Hi Guys,

Looking to get into fishing to bring my kid along he is mad to go.

First timer and I dont really have an idea where to start.

Im within driving distance to Cobh, Ballycotton & Youghal so these would be the preffered locations would mackarel be available this imeof year ?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yaskyly-Telescopic-Spinning-Saltwater-Freshwater/dp/B0DZ5MVDGN/ref=sr_1_12?crid=2RV2DFPJ9ATW2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.q-1kiQ0OK5W-W415Ec_-sQCtPrOZnH_GMpzCioo6frIEZ19APCYjkOao934zb_Pntn65NWPNr1foaAmlBQejI1JQHg7Oa2dFieqyZRO6E_wvp7uBtQsLgQ6Niir69zdma8721S2iiehA-mLeIrGr55sbONOLDl0htz_TEVKsAc4XABzBAQhIeGglioLcgRz8yg0zn1y_miG6MeF7QR79fK_G-8vrvppjkbIWooxyudE.8N4jSUokL4UyY8BtMxyaDwpEMQ2eqHv8Vy8oezBn7b0&dib_tag=se&keywords=fishing+rod+kit&qid=1747338269&s=sports&sprefix=fishing+rod+kit%2Csports%2C132&sr=1-12

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005708746607.html?pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000034079519880%22%7D&sourceType=1&spm=a2g0o.wish-manage-home.0.0

Would any of the above kits be any good ?

Or if anybody had any other suggestions that would be much appreciated.

pointer28 · 18-05-2025 07:47AM

I'm the wrong end of the country for local advice but I'd find a local tackle shop and start there.

The extra few quid for the tackle might be well worth it for the expert advice and pointers. It's very easy and disheartening to spend hours and days staring at the water and catching nothing, especially in saltwater, when you might be a few hundred yards from the right spot or a few hours too early or late.

beer enigma · 20-05-2025 01:16PM

I'd definitely drop into a tackle shop just to have a chat.

I'm guessing you're East Cork, there used to be T. H. Sports in Midleton, but if you're in town TW Murray is your man

DeMeer · 16-06-2026 09:33AM

I am looking for local anglers that are willing to give fishing advice. Roscommon/Tulsk/Castlerea area.

Went fishing about 10 times and got nothing. Tried many venues from lakes to river and I can't get 1 Pike or Perch.

Any advice welcome.

Cheers!!

New to Fishing- Reccomendations

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