Hi All,
Anyone know any suitable spots for a wheelchair user to try sea fishing 
in the Eastbourne area - I'm coming down for a weeks holiday and would 
like to get back into fishing.
Thanks in advance
Jed

"Jed"  wrote in message 
news:46f3f1fd$1_2@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com...
> Hi All,
> Anyone know any suitable spots for a wheelchair user to try sea fishing in 
> the Eastbourne area - I'm coming down for a weeks holiday and would like 
> to get back into fishing.
> Thanks in advance
> Jed

Unfortunately I do not know Eastbourne.  I would assume you are looking for 
a hard surface within reach of the sea. Has Eastbourne got a pier where 
fishing is allowed or a safe harbour wall.  Unless someone here can be more 
helpful I would suggest you Google for tackle shops in the area and give one 
a ring and ask them for advice....couple it with a heavy suggestion you need 
to buy some new tackle and bait for your stay when you arrive!

Good luck
Bill

On Sat, 22 Sep 2007 09:26:57 +0100, "Bill"  wrote:

>
>"Jed"  wrote in message 
>news:46f3f1fd$1_2@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com...
>> Hi All,
>> Anyone know any suitable spots for a wheelchair user to try sea fishing in 
>> the Eastbourne area - I'm coming down for a weeks holiday and would like 
>> to get back into fishing.
>> Thanks in advance
>> Jed
>
>Unfortunately I do not know Eastbourne.  I would assume you are looking for 
>a hard surface within reach of the sea. Has Eastbourne got a pier where 
>fishing is allowed or a safe harbour wall.  Unless someone here can be more 
>helpful I would suggest you Google for tackle shops in the area and give one 
>a ring and ask them for advice....couple it with a heavy suggestion you need 
>to buy some new tackle and bait for your stay when you arrive!
>
>Good luck
>Bill 
>
Eastbourne does have a pier where fishing is allowed on the lower deck
at the end of the pier. I believe it also has a small tackle shop
where you can buy your ticket and bait.

There are I believe about 10 steps to negotiate to get onto the lower
platfrom.

Eastbourne beach it self is a shingle beach without knowing
capabilities it maybe a possibility. Best bet maybe to check out a
charter boat from Marina.

I however have no knowledge of marks in this area. As always local
tackle shops should advise.

Thanks for replies guys - guess angling shops is my next step - 
unfortunately my wheelchair cannot cope with the gravel beaches and I 
get stuck within yards of the car parks.
Take care all and thanks again
Jed

HFW@RC.net wrote:
> On Sat, 22 Sep 2007 09:26:57 +0100, "Bill"  wrote:
> 
>> "Jed"  wrote in message 
>> news:46f3f1fd$1_2@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com...
>>> Hi All,
>>> Anyone know any suitable spots for a wheelchair user to try sea fishing in 
>>> the Eastbourne area - I'm coming down for a weeks holiday and would like 
>>> to get back into fishing.
>>> Thanks in advance
>>> Jed
>> Unfortunately I do not know Eastbourne.  I would assume you are looking for 
>> a hard surface within reach of the sea. Has Eastbourne got a pier where 
>> fishing is allowed or a safe harbour wall.  Unless someone here can be more 
>> helpful I would suggest you Google for tackle shops in the area and give one 
>> a ring and ask them for advice....couple it with a heavy suggestion you need 
>> to buy some new tackle and bait for your stay when you arrive!
>>
>> Good luck
>> Bill 
>>
> Eastbourne does have a pier where fishing is allowed on the lower deck
> at the end of the pier. I believe it also has a small tackle shop
> where you can buy your ticket and bait.
> 
> There are I believe about 10 steps to negotiate to get onto the lower
> platfrom.
> 
> Eastbourne beach it self is a shingle beach without knowing
> capabilities it maybe a possibility. Best bet maybe to check out a
> charter boat from Marina.
> 
> I however have no knowledge of marks in this area. As always local
> tackle shops should advise.