Match fishing lessons

[wexjohn]

im fishing ten + years and have always wanted to get into the match scene Does any1 know if any of the match lads give lessons... and how much they would charge ??
who would be the best to try? seems info is not given freely so maybe hard cash might work ! i was thinkin of starting at the top and working my way down, so any names or numbers would be great thank you

[eyesreilly]

i was thinkin of starting at the top and working my way down, so any names or numbers would be great thank you

Sorry I cant help you but If you were thinking of starting at the bottom and working your way up then i'd be your man

[nthclare]

The best way to become a good match angler is by going fishing with anglers with good match experience as any match angler who will charge you for a days fishing has serious ego issues and not well in the head, I suggest any good angler in your local area reading your post should offer to ask you to join them for a fishing session and explain how its done etc

This is only a suggestion but anyone who charges you for some match fishing lessons would be a selfish individual........................

Best of luck

[shamoo0804]

wexjohn,

Best way to start is to join a local club, take part in a few club meets/matches, make a few friends and do some pleasure angling with said new friends, that way you'll get your help/advice for free, the matches are pretty hectic, so doing some pleasure angling with the lads who compete in matches will allow you to learn at a better pace.

Having attended my 1st comp on Saturday, I can honestly say its angling, but not as we know it.

I didnt know fishing involved sprinting

Plenty of lads on here from wexford, throw up a post in the "meets, buddys, seats" forum here viewforum.php?f=8 and get out with a few forum members.

Hope this helps

[petewex]

hi john
im in the kilmuckridge sea angling club if you would like to join just give a shout
you would be very welcome to join
the next club match is on the 13th of feb ballinamona 7pm to 11pm

[samo]

i agree with Shamoo the best way to learn is to join a club and start fishing some matches. during the match just have a look at the anglers next to you and see what they are doing. im almost sure that last year there was a post up here on this site with a guide to match fishing. most people on the site will help you with any questions you have.

[saltydog]

almost sure that last year there was a post up here on this site with a guide to match fishing

petekd had a good beginers guide to competitions, but the link on the homepage of SAI doesn't appear to be working anymore: http://www.angling-ireland.org/wiki/ind ... on_fishing would make a good sticky if still available.