guide to fishing for the blind

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DEEP SEA FISHING

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I notice that there is 1001 different angling blogs and different fishing sites but not one that deals with being blind and fishing .With all the difficulties and problems that can be overcome with hard work and practise that proves being blind will not stop or hinder a person for long.

Deep see fishing is the pier fishermans dream and it is a feeling that can't be equaled to go out for miles and know there is nothing between you and land .

SEA FISHING

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SEA FISHING

sea fishing is all about challenging yourself and pushing the envelope and not to forget enjoyment, Sea fishing is by no means easy however there are a few ways to improve your angling.

If you are lucky there will be others to help you pick up new tips and even show you how , this information is invaluable to both beginners and experienced anglers remember sea fishing knowledge reverts to a better chance of that once of a life time monster fish.
As suggested earlier always check your fishing equipment Making sure you have the right tools for the job is paramount; you wouldn't want that record breaking conger eel to get away because of a rusty hook or a broken swivel.
Selecting the right sea fishing tackle gear! Everyone has a personal preference when it comes to sea rods through to sea rigs; the important thing is find something that suits you not everyone else. Set yourself a target and try and stick to it, as you gain experience you can then progress onto more advanced tactics.

Sea Rigs made easy. Just because you cant tie a rig doesn't mean you're a bad sea angler! There are lots of Ready made Rigs available from your local tackle shop.even last weekend i bought a few rigs though i can make them myself.

The right equipment is very important and can be bought very cheaply from your local tackle shop ,these are really beginners rods and reels like a taster type of thing very good for beachcasting ,piers, low-income earner ,occasional weekend fisherman and someone who isn't quite sure wether they will take it on for a hobby,in fact i have my first rod and reel both still working and in good condition .

Casting is quite easy and all to do with timing ,as you bring the rod back over your shoulder you have the bail arm off and far enough away from the arm of the reel to avoid snap casts clasp the reel with forefinger(where the bail arm suddenly clips over and stopping cast mid cast therefore snapping the line and losing weight,rig ,hooks and time, ) bring the rod over the shoulder and its at almost at an angle to your back ,then in one swift motion with the bail arm off cast your arm back and just before the cast is complete you let go of the line and watch as your rig goes out into the sea complete with bait ,let it sink for a bit then put bail arm over into its correct position reel in the slack so the line is quite tight then put rod down and wait .

When you have a bite you can use a bite detector ie a bell attached to a peg,when that rings you know that within minutes it is a battle of skills and extreme patience ,wait for another bite to make sure the fish wasn't just tasting it ,as striking to early can pull the bait out of its mouth,

COARSE FISHING

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coarse fishing

Coarse fishing started in the United Kingdom about 200 years ago. On the whole, most coarse fish were native to England, mainly due to Hunger, or possibly the influence of immigrants from the rest of Europe.

It is clear that these many styles of fishing need different types of rods, reels, lines, hooks and baits, and with that many types of set-ups, or rigs, as we commonly call them.

There are many methods used within coarse fishing. Of course, within these are many variations but once you can do one of these methods then it is easier to progress within that method. What is much more difficult is to try to use the equipment suited for one of the methods for a different one.

These methods cover many types of fish and different sorts of waters. The techniques for a narrow barge canal are useless on a big river like the Trent or Severn and the opposite applies. Some techniques can be applied to most waters. Float fishing is one example of this, being a good technique for canals, rivers and lakes.

FLOAT FISHING

float fishing means using a rod and reel with a fine line, typically two to four pounds breaking strain and a float. By attaching weights (split shot) to the line below the float the float is trimmed so that only the tip is showing. The float supports the bait at the required depth, lets you see bites, and gives casting weight when shot have been added to the line. On a river using a float helps you search an area of water by letting the float travel with the current; this is known as trotting. It is well suited to catching river species like dace and roach, and lake species like roach, bream, rudd and perch. Typical bait is maggots.

LEDGERING

Ledgering means that you use a rod and reel with a weight on the line that rests on the bottom of the lake or river. No float is involved. This ledger weight also provides the required casting weight. Lines used are stronger than those used for float fishing but still in the range three to eight pounds.

Legerin

Detecting bites without a float is usually by watching the rod tip or using a bell that is clipped on the top , or a special flexible rod tip attachment or extention or with a type of indicator that is clipped on the line closer to the reel. Typically the rod is held still on one or two rod rests when ledgering. A swim feeder is a device that can be used instead of a weight and it is usually a cylinder of plastic that is used to introduce samples of bait like maggots or ground bait into the fishing area to attract the fish. Ledgering is popular with anglers trying to catch big chub and barbel on rivers, and big tench, carp and bream on still waters. The angler can tackle more challenging conditions than float fishing, like fishing at longer range. this is my favorite type of coarse fishing and quick to set up .

FLY FISHING
The least used of coarse fishing methods, though widely used for trout, is fly fishing. This utilises a special rod and reel with a weighted line to give casting ability. At the end of the trace is a fly made of feathers and other materials that usually represents a natural insect. This challenging method offers a very different approach to most coarse fishing as it is reliant on learning how to cast and present a fly, and coarse fishing relies more on the use of introduced bait to encourage the fish to feed and presenting a bait. i found this a very interesting type of fishing and more precise to actually fish in fast running water which relies a lot on the placement of the fly with a fast flick on the rod to make the fly look more lifelike .

PREDATOR FISHING
Predator fishing in the UK mostly means fishing for pike, perch, zander and catfish. These fish are largely fish eaters so the three main methods are using artificial lures that resemble their prey or dead or live fish as bait.

Carp fishing

The large size of both pike and catfish mean that strong tackle is required as well as a wire trace where pike are concerned, whose sharp teeth can cut through nylon lines. Perch may be tackled by ledgering and float fishing as well as lure fishing. Zander can be tackled with scaled down pike gear, whereas catfish have their own specialist requirements due to their immense size, strength, abrasive teeth and often nocturnal habits. This type of fishing is very exciting and when you have a decent size pike on can put up a fight that can last a very long time .

All these different types of fishing can be perfected by a visually impaired person and with a small bell attached by a peg to the tip of the rod you can always tell when you have a bite .
when the rod tip quivers and the bell goes the immediate reaction would be to strike ,but the best method would be to wait for a 2nd or 3rd bite then strike .The adrenalin will then start and its a fight of wits between you and the fish but to tire the fish out will always be the best bet and when you reel in a decent size fish will provide you with more excitement to carry on .

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The guide of fishing

improve your coarse fishing

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To start you need to have the one thing that all anglers need that is patience , the day begins with the preparation and that means making sure you have everything that you need , the rod and reel are the number one of any fishing day out so that is where we will begin .
Make sure that the eyes are straight and in alignment before you leave the house as when you get there it will be too late for any repairs .
Make sure the reel works and can attach to the rod ,make no mistake this may sound daft but many is the time i have gone out with a new reel to find it doesn't gel up to the rod and casting is too difficult so get used to both ,before you leave , check your hooks ,weights and line and you have plenty of everything as it is sometimes a long trek to the nearest tackle shop .
Finally your ready to leave you have the tackle, the bait and the time , all that's needed now is the location where do you want to go ,there is ample of places around the uk ,inland and sea . We will look further into places to fish and getting there later ,but first is making sure that parking will be no problem where ever you choose and make sure there is no restrictions as the last thing you or your fishing buddy want is a parking ticket or clamp on your return .
I believe that everyone should have the enjoyment of fishing it supplies a means of food as well as a relaxing hobby and there is nothing like eating what you have caught ,if you don't like the idea then throw them back and i have thrown back quite a few large fish as well as small .
Once you have chosen a place the next thing is the set up of fishing rod ,reels and bait you can always judge what breaking strain line you need on arrival which we shall go into in more details later on the next page ,but meantime we will stick with just the preliminaries ,you have arrived found an ideal location not too close to others as cross lines don't make people very happy unless the tide has turned and it brings the line in ,you bait up your hook and make sure its securely on there maybe with twine it all depends on what type of fishing you are doing i prefer to use a deep 3 way trace with a heavy weight and fish from the pier i have caught many a dogfish and ray this way also the conger eels put up a great fight and go up to a decent weight ,also there is a lot of other bottom feeding fish .
(Casting is not hard and can be perfected you can also get practice in when your not fishing on open fields or parks where there is not many people around ).we will look into all this when we have decided wether to do sea fishing or river fishing.
A visually impaired person does a lot of things by touch, count money, shop for food to name just 2 ,when you run your fingers over the ridges of a coin and feel the size of a coin then you can tell ,with fishing its much the same ,once you have mastered the setting up of rod,reel,line ,hook and bait then the casting ,you are ready to settle down and enjoy, if you hold the rod under your arm and the line between your finger and thumb with the other hand about 9" away from the reel and pull it out slightly just about 6" will do it attach the bell at the tip and wait then sense for any movement once you have a bite you go by the same principle as before wait be patient for 2nd or 3rd bite then strike upwards with the rod ,if its a small bite just a gentle strike will be enough,if its a big bite and the rod jerks or bounces then a more forceful strike will do it ,the adrenalin will be exactly the same and after the first day you will be hooked on it .

guide to fishing for the blind angler

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Hello! Welcome to the online home of fishing for the blind angler.

We offer the chance for any person wether disabled or not the chance to enjoy the wonderful world of fishing ,from the adrenalin of catching your first fish to the relaxation and enjoying the peace and quiet of your surroundings.

There are numerous methods of angling but to accomplish these most people have that wonderful lifelong ability called sight ,but some people do not have this capability ,now there is a way for the blind person to enjoy this sport and hobby much the same way as any sighted person after all the saying goes plenty of fish in the sea ,i have over the years done a lot of fishing and my son has also taken to this as much as me ,he is blind and has been for a number of years ,we have gone out in boats deep sea fishing and inland river fishing ,he has taken to going out by himself and all because of this wonderful sport which encourages his self confidence .

All to do with using the senses in his fingers he can tell if he has a bite or if his line is out far enough or in to close .