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AUGUST 2014 PRO INSTALLER
Gone Fishing
In preparation for next month’s exciting new Pro-Sports section for ‘Pro Installer’ we have
found you a selection of tips, funny stories and jokes to get you warmed up.
Interested in fishing, but not sure how to go
about it? Here are 10 top tips for a beginner…
1. Research – there are plenty of
great books out there that can help
you make a decision whether it’s for
you or not or ask around. According
to a survey produced by the Environmental Agency in 2010, there were
approximately 4.9m anglers in the
UK and the number of licences had
grown by 35%, so you are bound to
know someone who fishes.
2. Understand the basics - Use the
internet to familiarise yourself with
the basic skills; adding fish baits, casting lines and tying knots. There are
plenty of video footage and groups
you can join.
3. Getting the right stuff (equipment)
– search for a beginners rod and reels
and keep things simple. Don’t be
tempted to buy expensive open-faced
reels until you get the hang of it.
4. Don’t fall foul of a long fishing
trip – Get the right bait for the kind
of fish you want to attract. Fish feed
on a variety of different bait; from
raw liver to insects, get it wrong and
you’re in for a long haul.
5. Location, location & more locations – find out where the fish you
have decided on spawn. Finding out
these locations first, will give you a
rewarding fishing trip.
6. Come rain or shine – You may
not get a suntan, but overcast
skies can lead to some of the most
successful fishing trips. While you
can still catch fish in other weather
conditions, an overcast sky has
been proven to be the best.
7. The fashion parade – not
normally an issue for most men
however make sure that you wear
some form of waterproof boots;
you never know when you’re going to need to wade in! Also, lots
of layers, the weather can change
drastically from dawn to dusk and
it’s a good idea to be prepared.
8. Grab a bite – be prepared, you
could be there a while and it helps
to make sure you have some food
and drink around.
9. Prepare for the bugs – bug
spray or repellent is an essential
when fishing in most temperatures, but particularly hot weather
and particularly near to water.
Mosquitoes are a real pain!
10. Don’t be wooed by the
nippers – leave the kids at home,
it will distract you and may even
put you off from going again. Tell
them you’ll bring a fish home
instead!
Once you’ve mastered these steps, there will be no
stopping you and you’ll be catching fish within no time.
July’s Top 5
Recommended locations
to fish in the UK
1. Bury Hill Fisheries – located
just off the A25, Dorking, Surrey
www.buryhillfisheries.co.uk
Located in a 200 year old
estate, with 4 lakes and with a
wide range of different fish
2. Windmill Fisheries Windmill Fishery, Oakley Green
Farm Lane, Westerleigh Road,
Bristol
Four lakes and fishing 24
hours a day, beautiful scenery
and a large variety of fish and
an on-site bait shop and café.
3. Kilworth Sticks Fishery
– Kimcote Road, North
Kilworth, Leics. LE17 6JG www.
broomeanglingsociety.co.uk/
Kilworth_Sticks.html
Five lakes (with a sixth one
coming soon), great for carp
fishing and fantastic scenery
4. Hampton Springs Fishery
- Shay Lane ,Hampton Springs,
Malpas SY14 8AD www.
hamptonsprings.co.uk
Eight lakes, with good
stocking to ensure that all
anglers get the best fishing
experience, regardless of their
skill level.
5. Meadowlands Fishery
– Oxford Road, Ryton- uponDunsmore, nr Coventry, CV8
3EG - www.fisheries.co.uk/
meadowlands
One of UK’s finest fishing
spots, with two large lakes
covering 17 acres of scenery. It
is popular for its large fish and
holds records of up to 265lbs of
Carp
JOKES
What kind of music
should you listen too
while your fishing?
Game Warden: Didn’t
you see the ‘No Fishing’ sign, son?
Something catchy!!
Boy: I’m not fishing
sir, I’m teaching these
worms to swim!!
A monastery is in financial
trouble, so it goes into the
fish-and-chips business to
raise money. One night a
customer knocks on its
door. A monk answers. The
customer asks, “Are you the
fish friar?” “No,” he replies.
“I’m the chip monk.”