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#1 Post by Chidley »

Just a qwery. Are there any Sea angling clubs in N.Ireland ? Looking to do a few days shore fishing and stuff. What do I do, where do i go. Needless to say i am completely new to this.

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#2 Post by Drew »

Where abouts are you mate?
There's plenty of Clubs to Choose from:

North Antrim Sea Anglers
Carrick Beach and Rockers
Glengormney and District
Larne and District

If your TOTALLY new to Sea Angling i recommend you spend the Forseable future reading threads on this site, thats how many of us have learned so much.

Better Still, If You're Free on Friday night, Come up to Cushendun beach and meet a few of us... 8)
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#3 Post by Chidley »

Hi,

I am from Ballyclare and COMPLETELY new, Drew, apart from a spot out on a boat off Ballycastle with 3 mates on saturday. 3 hours out caught 18 mackerel between us (I didnt get anything!). But ill get the wee buggers yet.
Just found this site today and have been reading a few posts. will try to make a run up to Cushendun but doubtful. Thanks for the reply, where you going in Cushendun, Red Bay?
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#4 Post by Drew »

Cushendun Beach. Through the Village and there's a G.A.A. Pitch to the Right Hand Side, Just along there...
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#5 Post by Chidley »

no bother will try to make it mate.
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#6 Post by jg »

Hello Chidley, JG here I live out side B/clare , maybe I can help
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#7 Post by Chidley »

Hi jg. As I said i am completely new to this, myself and another guy are looking to do a bit of fishing over the winter, and just take it from there. Just about to get a couple of rods each at the minute, any ideas ?
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#8 Post by round_ourway »

Get the best you can afford when buying rod/reels mate.
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#9 Post by hairyconger »

Chidley wrote:Hi jg. As I said i am completely new to this, myself and another guy are looking to do a bit of fishing over the winter, and just take it from there. Just about to get a couple of rods each at the minute, any ideas ?


whats your budget mate?
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#10 Post by Chidley »

Figure I had in my head was under £100 for rod reel and line, either new or 2nd hand, to get me started. I dont want to spend a lot of money starting out until I get to grips with it. Is this a fair benchmark? :?
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#11 Post by round_ourway »

is this for fishing from rocks and pier and stuff
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#12 Post by Chidley »

yes, dont know if it can be done really :roll:
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#13 Post by hairyconger »

Chidley wrote:yes, dont know if it can be done really :roll:


penn do a cracking rod and reel deals with there powerstix range, there reel is top quailty to, i think it retails at £135 :idea:
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#14 Post by Livid »

Have a look in some tackle shops, i got my first beachcaster and reel all for £55 in Harry McKee's in Bangor, you could try his Belfast Angling Centre too, it was plenty to get me going and learn the basics.
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#15 Post by BigPhil »

[url]http://www.ifsa.ie/provinces/ulster/secretaries.php[/url]

list of club secretaries to contact in ulster if you are interested in joining any of the clubs.
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#16 Post by Drew »

Useful. 8)
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#17 Post by Chidley »

Thanks for the info, will contact in due course. Many thanks

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#18 Post by round_ourway »

I would also recommend belfast angling,. They are great fella's and will talk away to ya and get you set up with some good gear for the price.

Neil in bradels (Belfast city centre) is also sound and really knows his stuff.
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