Returning angler here after 40 years.
Fished as a youngster in South Africa for trout and yellow fish on a fly rod.
Been in the UK for 5 years and my flat borders on a public lake, Broadwaters, in Weybridge.
Got myself a budget match rod and ledger rod in summer and had some decent luck catching carp, trench, bream and perch using maggots, bread and pellets. It's been a lot harder in winter, only the odd carp as dark falls.
Got myself a 8m system whip (fascinated by the pole anglers!) and have tried the Thames and Wey canal for anything....not much luck thought...just a few roach, but absolutely loving it.
Been trawling through the threads here and getting loads of information but will still be asking for advice probably.
All the best to you.....Rod McGregor.
Fished as a youngster in South Africa for trout and yellow fish on a fly rod.
Been in the UK for 5 years and my flat borders on a public lake, Broadwaters, in Weybridge.
Got myself a budget match rod and ledger rod in summer and had some decent luck catching carp, trench, bream and perch using maggots, bread and pellets. It's been a lot harder in winter, only the odd carp as dark falls.
Got myself a 8m system whip (fascinated by the pole anglers!) and have tried the Thames and Wey canal for anything....not much luck thought...just a few roach, but absolutely loving it.
Been trawling through the threads here and getting loads of information but will still be asking for advice probably.
All the best to you.....Rod McGregor.