What You Need to Go Fishing in the UK – A Quick Step by Step Guide

What You Need to Go Fishing in the UK – A Quick Step by Step Guide

Fishing is a popular hobby that lets you combine a sport with relaxation and spending quality time outdoors. In this blog post, we are going to look at how to get started with fishing and what you need to go fishing in the UK.

Step 1 – Get a license

If you want to go fishing in the UK, the first thing you need is a fishing license but don’t worry – it sounds more difficult than it is. You simply purchase one online and they are not expensive, especially if you plan to fish regularly and buy an annual license which offers big savings. If you want to fish on private land, you also need to ask the landowner for permission first.

Step 2 – Choose what kind of fishing you want to do

The most common type of fishing in the UK is called coarse fishing which means fishing in freshwaters like lakes and rivers and then returning the fish safely to the water after catching them. There are many species widely available for this, like carp and bream for example.

Other types of fishing include game fishing in freshwater for fish like salmon and trout and sea fishing in coastal water for fish like cod and bass. With these two latter types of fishing, you can keep the fish for food if you like or return them to the water if you prefer.

Step 3 – Get your fishing gear together

To go fishing, you need some gear but don’t buy it all before you know what you really need. Your kit doesn’t have to be overly complicated nor very expensive. If you have any friends or family members that already fish, check with them to see what they use and if you can test any of their kit. Sometimes there are local events where you can try gear before you buy and learn the basics of using fishing kit too. Remember that you need different things for different kinds of fishing so it’s important to choose what type of fishing you’re planning to do first.

Once you know what you need, head over to a carp tackle shop to purchase your supplies online or in store. A few things that you definitely need are a rod and reel, fishing line, tackle, live bait or lures for your basic fishing gear kit.

Step 4 – Find a place to fish

Last but not least, you need to find somewhere to fish. There are lots of useful resources online that can help you find local places to fish with details of the best fishing spots near you including all the information you need to know beforehand.

It’s not too complicated to get started with fishing in the UK and once you have your license and your gear, you can soon get out and enjoy the fresh air and the fun activity that angling can be for many. Just remember to renew your license as needed and keep your gear in good condition. Happy fishing!

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