Gt. Yarmouth

[Kevin O Connor]

I am going to be in Yarmouth for a few days later this month I have been there a couple of times and fished the harbour wall. Just wondering if there is anywhere else I should be giving a go ?

 

[Trampster]

Tight lines Kevin! Sorry, but Yarmouth is way too far East of my location to offer advice.

 

[Craig]

Do you mean Great Yarmouth in Norfolk?
If so, I'd be inclined to go to one of the local tackle shops to ask for some up to date advice. There is a tackle shop in Gorleston (the other side of the river).

 

[Beach]

I am going to be in Yarmouth for a few days later this month I have been there a couple of times and fished the harbour wall. Just wondering if there is anywhere else I should be giving a go ?

Fresh water fishing in the Broads if fishing is rubbish along the harbour wall.

 

[Wolf]

Tight lines for when you go mate

 

[Kevin O Connor]

Fresh water fishing in the Broads if fishing is rubbish along the harbour wall.

Is fishing on the Broads not controlled by clubs ?

 

[Chrisbl]

Is fishing on the Broads not controlled by clubs ?

Nope, there’s a couple of little bits that are but generally speaking it’s free fishing, water level is a bit high pretty much everywhere at the moment.

 

[Kevin O Connor]

Thanks, I will bring a couple of fresh water rods with me so !

 

[Beach]

Is fishing on the Broads not controlled by clubs ?

Haven't a clue Kevin, last time I was there we hired a cabin cruiser and I fished all the rivers and the broads. That was way back in the 70's.

 

[Kevin O Connor]

Do you mean Great Yarmouth in Norfolk?
If so, I'd be inclined to go to one of the local tackle shops to ask for some up to date advice. There is a tackle shop in Gorleston (the other side of the river).

That is where I get my bait. I have also bought a cheap rod and reel combo there, and a 3 piece suit. Oh yeah, and extra rigs and weights. I find I can't go into a tackle shop and simply buy what I went in for.

 

[Wolf]

That is where I get my bait. I have also bought a cheap rod and reel combo there, and a 3 piece suit. Oh yeah, and extra rigs and weights. I find I can't go into a tackle shop and simply buy what I went in for.

Its a rare angler who can go into a tackleshop & buy just what they went in for

 

[Warby72]

Its a rare angler who can go into a tackleshop & buy just what they went in for

I've cracked it.! I only take in enough cash to cover what I really need and leave my wallet locked in the glovebox of my mates car.
I learnt my lesson after I went into a local tackle shop having consumed a few pints. I went in for 6 daddy long legs dry flies as I was going out trouting the next day.
I left the shop considerably lighter in the pocket with a new #8 weight fly rod, a large arbour reel, floating, intermediate, fast sink lines and backing. Forgot the flies and got a collosal bollocking from the now ex when I stumbled back in half pissed with an armful off goodies.

 

[Kevin O Connor]

That is the problem with being on holiday, either you are carrying money on you or you use a credit card !

 

[Kevin O Connor]

Thanks for all the replies lads. Nice to have some things to think about before I go.

 

[Norfolk_andy]

I am going to be in Yarmouth for a few days later this month I have been there a couple of times and fished the harbour wall. Just wondering if there is anywhere else I should be giving a go

Gorleston beach is reputed to be good. There’s an old wreck. Drive to the top of the cliffs and there’s a car park right near the end. It’s a good walk down to the beach then turn right and go a hundred yards or so

South beach in Great Yarmouth, up near the Pleasure Beach. Free parking on the toad

 

[Kevin O Connor]

Thanks Andy, I am only just over a hip replacement op, so long walks are a bit of a no no at the moment but I will try them later in the year when I have full mobility back.

 

[Wolf]

Tight lines for when you go mate

 

[Norfolk_andy]

Thanks Andy, I am only just over a hip replacement op, so long walks are a bit of a no no at the moment but I will try them later in the year when I have full mobility back.

Hoping for a swift recovery

 

[Kevin O Connor]

Well I went down to the harbour today and while some might say I wasted my time as I didnt even get a bite, I say I come closer to catching my ext fish from that venue.

 

[Wolf]

Well I went down to the harbour today and while some might say I wasted my time as I didnt even get a bite, I say I come closer to catching my ext fish from that venue.

At least you tried mate