I've just taken up fishing in December and have been bitten. (not many hooks bitten - just me).

So I met some QFM staff at the Tinnie show that convinced me to try out as a non boater to learn a lot in a short time.

I was wondering what minimum setup you would take along - rods, spools, lures - including quantities. I am sure my boater would not want to wait while I dropped into a tackle store on Saturday afternoon.

I've read the Steve Starling article - but I don't think I need to buy $5,000 worth of gear.

I'd also be interested in hearing about the practicalities and courtesies a non boater should observe.

Thanks!

Gary