Getting Started - How will you fish yours?
Angling is one of the most popular participation sports in the UK.
Why? It's because FISHING IS GREAT!
Whether you choose sea fishing, game fishing or coarse fishing there
is something for everyone, so get out there and give it a try!
Fishing falls into 3 main groups:
Sea Fishing
Where?Beaches, piers or boats.
What could I catch?There is a huge variety of sea fish! Some better-known examples are cod, bass, mullet or mackerel.
Game Fishing
Where?Rivers and lakes.
What could I catch?Trout, sea trout and salmon.
Coarse fishing
Where?Rivers, lakes and canals.
What could I catch?Again, there are lots to choose from! Roach, perch, pike, or maybe bag yourself a bream, among many others.
Right then, how do I start?!
Some suggestions:- Ask a friend who goes fishing if they'll take you with them - they could win £500 of tackle for the pleasure! Take a Friend Fishing
- Visit your local tackle dealer for advice and the right tackle.
- Join your local angling club.
- Contact us on info@fed-welshanglers.co.uk
Use our directory to find YOUR local tackle dealers, angling clubs and coaches!
Important information!!!
Any angler aged 12 years or over, fishing for salmon, trout, freshwater fish or eels in England (except the River Tweed), Wales or the Border Esk and its tributaries in Scotland must have an Environment Agency rod licence.
You can buy these at any Post Office in England or Wales: for more information or to buy your licence online, visit
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/fish/399730/
* Children under 12 years of age do not require a rod fishing licence
* Full and Concessionary rod licences expire on 31st March
* Failure to provide a valid Environment Agency rod licence could result in prosecution (maximum fine £2,500)