![]() ![]() ![]() If you convince yourself that you’re going to be seasick in the days leading up to your trip, the chances are you will be, even if it’s flat calm. The seasickness myth It’s a lot different sitting at anchor in a beam-on swell than powering through the waves all day. The late Chris Caines (Tiger Lily, Weymouth) was one of the UK’s most respected skippers, and there are plenty more of his ilk around. ![]() Most boats have tackle that you can hire, so you don’t even need your own kit to begin with. You’ll find great camaraderie and friendship in the world of boat fishing, and the man (or lady) next door will always be forthcoming with help, as will any decent charter skipper – that’s what you’re paying for. I’ve been boat fishing for nearly 40 years and I quite often make a fool of myself. Don’t be afraid of making yourself look ‘silly’, either. Basically, there’s something out there for everyone. There are 400 or so licenced charter boats in the UK, offering every conceivable type of boat fishing trips you can imagine, from custom days where you dictate what you want to do as well as enjoying a three-course meal onboard, to four-hour mackerel trips or ‘taster’ sessions where adults can take their kids out for just a few hours. The average price for a day out with everything included is about £50. Book yourself onto a proper charter boat and have a day with other anglers and an experienced skipper to see what it’s all about. If you already own a boat, but you’ve never fished before my first piece of advice would be to forget fishing from your own vessel for the first time. Fishing at anchor can be as hectic or as laid back as you want it to be. ![]()
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