Newbie from USA soon to be back in the UK

[cousinjack]

Hi everyone. 
I have been living in the states for 15 years and returning to the UK in 2 weeks time, back to Cornwall. 
Got back into sea fishing about a year ago mostly surf and pier fishing but some bass fishing on a lake.
Have accumulated a lot of fishing gear that my wife is mostly unaware of and will be shipping it back with me

I found Tenkara by mistake surfing youtube and its another aspect of fishing that I would like to experience. I do not have any Tenkara equipment yet but hope to correct this in the next couple of weeks.

Would be interested in finding places to fish Tenkara in Cornwall and maybe meet up and make new fishing friends.

One of my concerns is knowing  where I can fish legally and where I can't. Here in the States I need a fresh water and salt water fishing license. I know I do not need a sea fishing license in the UK but do I need any other type of fishing license? What about the legalities of fishing in rivers and streams? Any don't I should be aware of?

Many thanks

Cousin Jack  aka Kevin

[adric]

Welcome back. You will find freshwater fishing much more controlled in the UK. As for fly fishing in Cornwall The Westcountry Angling Passport westcountryangling.com/ is a good place to start.

I hope this helps

Richard

[toneman]

I live in theWest Country . Two counties east of you . Happy to share rules & regs with you as I am a voluntary bailiff with the EA who regulate rivers. Pm me and let me know when u will be in uk and where
Mark

[flatsghost]

Kevin
You will good stuff on the passport scheme as above and also plenty of useful info and contacts with in this forum. Good luck with the move. You must let us know how you keep fishing tackle hidden from your wife and go on secret fishing trips! Wonderful achievement!
Glyn

[cousinjack]

Ha. Thanks everyone. I will check out the West Country passport and Mark, I may be in touch about the rules and regulations.
Now I am looking for some gear.
Keeping items from my wife can be difficult. Need to time the arrival of the UPS delivery truck to when she is out shopping and dispose of any evidence before she gets home.

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May 8, 2016 14:56:53 GMT cousinjack said:

Ha. Thanks everyone. I will check out the West Country passport and Mark, I may be in touch about the rules and regulations.
Now I am looking for some gear.
Keeping items from my wife can be difficult. Need to time the arrival of the UPS delivery truck to when she is out shopping and dispose of any evidence before she gets home.

Welcome to the forum and UK.

Some online mail order companies will deliver to various 'collection points' near to your home. This practice is becoming common in the UK as many buyers are not at home during the day when deliveries are made. Just a thought.

David

[toneman]

Tenkara centre uk have teamed up with John & Paul from discover Tenkara to produce stuff based on their experience in Japan . I have spent a day with John & it wasn't enough ! He may well be coming west later this year! Highly recommended!
Also check out Devon school of fly fishing. Super bloke Pete tyjas
M