Fishing

Want a relaxing sport that gets you close to nature?

then get into fishing!

Fishing with rod reel and line (also called Angling) is second only to walking as the most popular sport. You can fish most of the year, alone, with a friend or perhaps with your son. It is relaxing, get you to wild and natural places, and may even give you a good meal!

There are many types of angling, including spinning, coarse angling, game fishing and fly fishing. People fish in streams, rivers, pools, reservoirs, canals, lakes or the sea – but there are some fishhooks to avoid, or you risk a fine:

These notes are an outline only and may not be correct in your area - you need to check on the local situation. Fishing shops and clubs are a good source of information.

get involved

Trying fishing is easy and not expensive. Some help and advice will get you started on the right lines, avoiding those fishhooks. You may have a friend who knows all about it, you can read it up online or in your local library, or you can get in touch with your local angling club.

As well as giving advice and coaching, and being a good way to meet people, clubs usually have their own fishing waters. This can save you paying daily fees.

fishing: a profile

take part? just you | small group | with family
where? outside
energy/fitness level? relaxed
sociability? usually able to talk
disability access*? ok with help
can be played? competitively | as friends
contact sport? non-contact
try it cost? low
play it cost? moderate

* Individual circumstances vary hugely, and this affects participation in any sport. This guide is necessarily general in nature and may not suit your situation.

starting fishing?

Going to give fishing a go? Excellent!

The recommended next step is to find a fishing club

Check out your local council’s website for club listings, sports pages in your local paper and the Yellow Pages.

If you are going it alone check the links in ‘More Information’ on the right and on the getting started page.

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