if u wanna do it cheaper with less equipent get a telescopic pole for pond fishing. all u need is a pole, line, shock leader, lead, hooks (size depending on wot ur fishing for), a float, summat to sit on, a net, a rod rest , some bait (this can be boilies, maggots, bread, sweetcorn etc) food of some kind and a flask of tea! (vital)

not reletively expensive to get a basic setup. just dont go for one of those argos things. they are cheap and shit. go to a proper fishing tackle shop and ask advice on local spots, baits etc.

dont forget if ur using ponds/ lakes u pay at to get a rod licence.