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[geof filtness]

i want to start fishing!....again.

i used to fish (salmon) when i was a kid, but haven't for decades.
now i want to get back into it, but i prefer to wander along creeks,streams and rivers rather than all the prep and expense that goes into ocean fishing.

i'm looking 'beginners' help, so i can avoid all the crap that usually discourages newbies.
(i'm not going to make this my passion...so, i'll confess that i'm only interested spin-casting, with moderately priced equipment in freshwater.)

where do i start? "equipment."

right! OK,..i'm buying a Daiwa compact rig ($120), so i can ramble through the bush if needed. it had to be small, because i'm usually packing camera gear as well.

then what?
lures?...techniques?..locations?

thanx for any help.
geof



Edited by - geof filtness on 03/08/2005 19:27:56

 

[Sam Salmon]

Where do you live?

livin' la vida pesca!

 

[Steelheadman_04]

I would recomend blue fox spinners and colorado spinners, you could make your own colorado spinners and save yourself some money if you wish too. I would also recomend fishing a system that gets a good run of salmon to practice your tecnique. also a good tecnique is using a float and yarn and a hook " obviously" with about a 2 n half 3 foot leader, fishing in a faster section of the river...."papermill damn" for locals. well thats about all i can give you, dont really no where your located....well im out

...........steelheadman

 

[geof filtness]

quote:
Where do you live?

livin' la vida pesca!

in the Lower Mainland, BC.
do you know the area?

geof

 

[geof filtness]

quote:
I would recomend blue fox spinners and colorado spinners, you could make your own colorado spinners and save yourself some money if you wish too. I would also recomend fishing a system that gets a good run of salmon to practice your tecnique. also a good tecnique is using a float and yarn and a hook " obviously" with about a 2 n half 3 foot leader, fishing in a faster section of the river...."papermill damn" for locals. well thats about all i can give you, dont really no where your located....well im out

...........steelheadman

(i'm in the Lower Mainland, BC)
i did get a couple of Blue Fox spinners...but all the stuff about technique's just went right over my head.
remember,..the last time i went fishing i wasn't able to drive yet!

thanx, all the same.

geof

 

[otter]

In August head for Chilliwack/Mission. Sockeye, Island 22 etc. Go to a fishing shop in Chilliwack, they are helpful. The rest is up to you regards to research. You will catch fish there.

B Gibb

 

[Sam Salmon]

In the Lower Rainland just follow the crowd!!!!!

livin' la vida pesca!

 

[geof filtness]

HA!...if it's that crowded out there, i'm really gonna stand out as rookie!
(oh, great!..flashbacks of Grade 6..when you're the last one picked for the "crappy" team.)
i still have to learn how to tie a knot, fer crissakes....(& i assume the one you use for tying your shoes isn't going to be a good one...)
but since this is March, and i want to go out this weekend...maybe the Chilliwack/Mission area won't be crowded, and maybe i'll be able to head home with my dignity intact.

i think it's time for the next step..."Trial & Error".

thanx for the tips,
geof


If you drink, don't drive. Don't even putt.
(Dean Martin)

 

[Sam Salmon]

http://www.marinews.com/fishing/fk_main.htm excellent knot site.
Who's selling you the tackle-are they any help at all?
It's little early yet for most things but with this weather I understand your need to get out.

livin' la vida pesca!