got a fishing rod, what next

dantes74

i bought a fishing rod in aldi and fancy doing a spot of
river fishing but i'm not really sure how to go about
getting started.
what else do i need to get and where do i take it from there
any help would be appreciated

Doc Farrell

plenty of great books in hodges figgis or ur library to help you out.

if i were you i'd buy some mackeral feathers and some leads and head to a pier where they are being caught.

you'll need spinners or worms for the river, most rivers require you to be a member.

i'll be honest, you'll have more fun and luck on the seashore, just be sure to put back what you can't eat. an aldi rod should be washed under the shower at home and dried if u use it in seawater.

remenber lots of great books out there, or just google beginning river fishing.

good luck.

Tinytony

Where abouts in Limerick are you?

This link will give you some ok guides on the main rivers in Limerick:

http://www.shannon-fishery-board.ie/guides/game/river-maigue.htm

mamakevf

You'll need a licence to fish whatever river or lake you intend to use.

seanabc

I'm kind of similar to the OP except that I haven't even bought a rod yet! I'm thinking of taking up fishing though. I live in Meath. Any good lakes or rivers to start out on? Whereabouts do you get a licence from?