Want to Fish for my Dinner

[ChristophStone]

I used to go fishing all the time. Haven't been now for yeears - but still have all the gear in the garage. So a twofold question that I didn't really know where to post!

First, what's the best way to try and catch something edible? (I am in Bournemouth so plenty of sea around).

And secondly, if we do manage to land something big enough for the pan, likely to be bass or some kind of flatfish I would assume, what do I need to do to prepare them (no idea how to gut) and do you have any fishy recipes I could try?

Thanks

[Little Butch]

Fishing from the shore you'll want something like a 12ft + beachcaster..
Have a look on worldseafishing.com for catch reports and see what rigs and bait they're using. The best advice I can give you Is to ask all the local fishermen because they know what catches fish In your area.

Butch

[escargot]

You may also end up with some mackerel too, which you can use for the pan or for bait (or both).

Gutting a fish is pretty easy, just make an incision along the belly (usually from it's bum to just before the head) and pull all the gubbins out. Depending on the fish and how you intend to serve it, you may want to descale it too, just run a serrated knife along the fish until they all come off.

If you're cooking something like bass and doing it directly on the bbq (as opposed to tinfoil), it's worth leaving the scales on as they protect the fish and it doesn't stick to the grill as badly.

Good luck with it, there's nothing quite like eating fish you've caught and prepared yourself.

[ChrisnChris]

Good Luck
Dont forget to observe the size limits

http://www.ukseafisherman.com/fishsizelimits.html