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Thanks mate, I've actually just bought a reel and rod from Dinga this morning before I even read this post. lol.. coincidence?

Thanks all for your responses, I've noted more things down to learn. I have fished a few times and been on a mates boat, I think going on a boat really sparked my interest in fishing. I will be going all sorts of fishing (Rock, Pier, Boat etc..) though as it is starting to become a weekly hobby for myself. I am actually currently situated in Sydney and would like to know if anyone else knew what are some good land based fishing places around Sydney? or even further out I'm not afraid of a long drive so wouldn't mind a couple of hours ride down the coast for abit of a fish. So far I've only been down Wollongong, Kiama, Botany Bay, Garie Beach, Port Hacking and Pier 2.

Hi Everyone, I am new to this board and would like to become a more active member of this forum and would also like to learn more about fishing, I was wondering if someone would be kind enough to help out an armature angler with a list of some beginner stuff I would like to attain knowledge on. I have done some research and summed a list of things that I believe I will need to do more research on. I have asked a few mates but was wondering if I could get some help from forum users to steer me into the correct path or add anything that is missing. Equipment Rods Reels Lines Sinkers Lures Techniques Knots Jigging Types of fish Learn about the types of fish What setups are good for specific fish What type of bait is good for what fish Bait How to catch live bait Different types of bait Bait presentation Location Where are you fishing What structures are around and what types of fish are there Different rigs for different locations