IT may not be the weather to take up fishing but you can start from the comfort of your keyboard and pick-up a rod online.

A popular site amongst anglers is www.fishing.co.uk, which plays host to a wide selection of photographs featuring people with their prize catches.

The site offers hints and tips, from making angel paste bait to choosing the best pitch, as well as a weather guide and product reviews.

If you are a first time starter then you should cast an eye over the National Federation of Anglers web site (http://www.the-nfa.org.uk/) for helpful advice.

The site is a good starting point for the beginner with interesting information, news and links.

At present the site is fairly light on content but looks like it has ambitious plans and the coaching section could well come in handy when the site is fully up and running.

If top sportsmen and celebs alike can take to the seas, rivers and canals of the world in search of serenity and supper, so can you.