My youngest 7 years old has said he wants to come on an overnight session with me if we can get out in some warm weather for him. Those of you who take your kids what do you do with regards to sleeping arrangements, is it a case of just buying another bed chair or maybe something else?
In reply to Post #1
Camping bed, half decent sleeping bag and a pillow. Camping shops are cheaper than fishing gear. I've got a bedchair cover I take for my lad just in case.
Camping bed, half decent sleeping bag and a pillow. Camping shops are cheaper than fishing gear. I've got a bedchair cover I take for my lad just in case.
In reply to Post #2
Cheers buddy, I'll take a look. He'll probably only come a few times a year as I can see him getting bored after 10 mins with no internet lol
Cheers buddy, I'll take a look. He'll probably only come a few times a year as I can see him getting bored after 10 mins with no internet lol
In reply to Post #3
Depends if he actually enjoys the fishing part. Go somewhere he can catch small stuff. Couple of pints of maggots barbless hooks and a disgorger. Plenty of snacks too.
Depends if he actually enjoys the fishing part. Go somewhere he can catch small stuff. Couple of pints of maggots barbless hooks and a disgorger. Plenty of snacks too.
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My son used to come with me from the age of 3 or 4. I had another bedchair which I put at the back of the bivvy behind mine so I could make sure he was safe and if he needed to get up he had to climb over me.
A normal campbed will work just as well. His mother, my ex, made sure I took an extra blanket for him so he was never cold.
During the day he would fish a while with a 'designated' rod, either a float rod or pole for bits.
The hard part to be honest was keeping him from getting bored during the day, the attention span was short, so he would fish a bit, then walk the dog(s) then fish some more.
With my eldest daughter, from the age of 10, she had her own bivvy, and a rod of her own. She was happy to fish, and if she got bored, had her schoolwork as well.
My son used to come with me from the age of 3 or 4. I had another bedchair which I put at the back of the bivvy behind mine so I could make sure he was safe and if he needed to get up he had to climb over me.
A normal campbed will work just as well. His mother, my ex, made sure I took an extra blanket for him so he was never cold.
During the day he would fish a while with a 'designated' rod, either a float rod or pole for bits.
The hard part to be honest was keeping him from getting bored during the day, the attention span was short, so he would fish a bit, then walk the dog(s) then fish some more.
With my eldest daughter, from the age of 10, she had her own bivvy, and a rod of her own. She was happy to fish, and if she got bored, had her schoolwork as well.
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Mine used to sleep on a fully reclined chub snooper chair, with a bucket under the frame of the reclined back to stop it tipping up. The pair of use used to be able to squeeze under my JRC Stealth brolly with his bed pushed right to the back - it was a squeeze and you'd want the infill on if there was any chance of rain but for the odd overnighter it worked.
Until of course he grew too big for that. When he did I bought a 2nd hand JRC x lite bed chair - was perfect for him and of course nice and light to lug around. I have an M3 with a Supa wrap, and now also have the Utility Front for my Tempest brolly - think that's a better option for the odd occasion one of the kids comes along or even the mrs rather than a full-blown 2 man shelter.
Make the most of if though - they soon grow out of wanting to go fishing. My sons now more into rugby and xbox than fishing, but just hoping he'll see the light at the end of the teenage tunnel.
Mine used to sleep on a fully reclined chub snooper chair, with a bucket under the frame of the reclined back to stop it tipping up. The pair of use used to be able to squeeze under my JRC Stealth brolly with his bed pushed right to the back - it was a squeeze and you'd want the infill on if there was any chance of rain but for the odd overnighter it worked.
Until of course he grew too big for that. When he did I bought a 2nd hand JRC x lite bed chair - was perfect for him and of course nice and light to lug around. I have an M3 with a Supa wrap, and now also have the Utility Front for my Tempest brolly - think that's a better option for the odd occasion one of the kids comes along or even the mrs rather than a full-blown 2 man shelter.
Make the most of if though - they soon grow out of wanting to go fishing. My sons now more into rugby and xbox than fishing, but just hoping he'll see the light at the end of the teenage tunnel.
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We've been down that road on day sessions but deffo need some more disgorger lessons as last time it seemed like I was unhooking the same roach for hours lol
We've been down that road on day sessions but deffo need some more disgorger lessons as last time it seemed like I was unhooking the same roach for hours lol
Thanks all for your comments 
Took my boy from 7 years old. Just a camp bed is fine and a tablet for the odd occasion they get bored oh and plenty of food 😂
Been taking my boy since he was 6 he's 11 now tiddler bashes through the day and cooks the food in the evening
Still share a wide boy in the winter or I sleep under the stars weather permitting
Still share a wide boy in the winter or I sleep under the stars weather permitting
I've taken my son and daughter from the age of 7. Took them both last year (15 and 10).
My son has his own set up now and enjoys fishing. I bought a 2 man bivvy and extra bedchair for my daughter. She loves it.
I'd always encourage taking kids. It's great for them to be outside and watch the sunrise/sunset.
My son has his own set up now and enjoys fishing. I bought a 2 man bivvy and extra bedchair for my daughter. She loves it.
I'd always encourage taking kids. It's great for them to be outside and watch the sunrise/sunset.
In reply to Post #1
Just take cheap airmatress... Kids are not fussed about that... Take aome extra blankets for just in case...
Just take cheap airmatress... Kids are not fussed about that... Take aome extra blankets for just in case...
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Been taking my son on the odd night for the last 2 or 3 years, he is 7 this summer. Up until now I have chosen lakes with cabins for ease (fortunately my syndicate has a lodge so he has slept in there) and took my spare bed chair. Just bought a new 2 man+ bivvy to hopefully (lock down permitting) take him this summer as booked a small lake exclusive for a few nights for the 2 of us
Been taking my son on the odd night for the last 2 or 3 years, he is 7 this summer. Up until now I have chosen lakes with cabins for ease (fortunately my syndicate has a lodge so he has slept in there) and took my spare bed chair. Just bought a new 2 man+ bivvy to hopefully (lock down permitting) take him this summer as booked a small lake exclusive for a few nights for the 2 of us
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I used to do the same with a chub chair opened up fully resting on a bait bucket for my son when he was 5 or 6 years of age and up until he was 9 before he got my Bedchair when I bought a new one he had no problems at all.
I used to do the same with a chub chair opened up fully resting on a bait bucket for my son when he was 5 or 6 years of age and up until he was 9 before he got my Bedchair when I bought a new one he had no problems at all.
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my eldest have been coming with me since he was 7...
loves the nights.
couple of essentials:
loads of food
fish a venue where your gonner catch
must have toilets (portaloo type is fine)
oh yeah - and a 4G signal
we take the laptop for a film in the evening / night and mainly fish commercial lakes where your garanteed a run or 6
we also use a 3 metre whip during the day with maggots to keep fully entertained..
he's now 9 and has his own 3 rod setup , bivvy etc
my eldest have been coming with me since he was 7...
loves the nights.
couple of essentials:
loads of food
fish a venue where your gonner catch
must have toilets (portaloo type is fine)
oh yeah - and a 4G signal
we take the laptop for a film in the evening / night and mainly fish commercial lakes where your garanteed a run or 6
we also use a 3 metre whip during the day with maggots to keep fully entertained..
he's now 9 and has his own 3 rod setup , bivvy etc
My daughter has been coming with me since she was 6.
Years ago off this forum I bought a proper child's bedchair in classified I'm not sure of the make but it's about 1/4 the size smaller than a normally chair and it's sitting at the back of my brolly with my SS3 beside it.
Make sure you take a tablet, plenty of snacks and drinks.
Years ago off this forum I bought a proper child's bedchair in classified I'm not sure of the make but it's about 1/4 the size smaller than a normally chair and it's sitting at the back of my brolly with my SS3 beside it.
Make sure you take a tablet, plenty of snacks and drinks.
In reply to Post #15
As Nick said......loads of food is essential......
As Nick said......loads of food is essential......
Thanks guys, sounds like I might need a food barrow 
First off it'd be best to check with the landlord.
In reply to Post #15
Yep, good shout. Got to have a good 4G signal! lol
Yep, good shout. Got to have a good 4G signal! lol
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Im a single dad he's beeen coming since he was 3 now 9 moans more now tho lol as rather be at home on Fortnite lol even get 2 bed chairs in tempest v1 him at back 2 beds better when he was smaller use to use a reclining chair lol but bed chairs better with proper bag etc and i take ipad for him and RidgeMonkey charger is a god send also unlimited data for YouTube lol.
Im a single dad he's beeen coming since he was 3 now 9 moans more now tho lol as rather be at home on Fortnite lol even get 2 bed chairs in tempest v1 him at back 2 beds better when he was smaller use to use a reclining chair lol but bed chairs better with proper bag etc and i take ipad for him and RidgeMonkey charger is a god send also unlimited data for YouTube lol.
In reply to Post #1
If your going for 1 night give him your bed and sleep on your chair with feet on a bucket. Or give him a sun lounger if you got one. Extra blankets plenty of food and portable charger for electronics and don't expect to much in the way of fishing it's a camping trip.
If your going for 1 night give him your bed and sleep on your chair with feet on a bucket. Or give him a sun lounger if you got one. Extra blankets plenty of food and portable charger for electronics and don't expect to much in the way of fishing it's a camping trip.
In reply to Post #1
I take my daughter 9 and she just gets in with me. She feels safer that way and I am happier knowing she cannot go wandering without me waking up. To be fair I never sleep for more than a few hours at a time anyway so am up and around through the night.
I once had another angler tell me it was 'a bit wrong' sharing a bed with my daughter but as I explained very politley to him, if you think wrong things, it is your mind screwed up not mine mate.
If you then find that your son enjoys being out with you then you could get a pretty decent 'compact' bedchair and bag for around £150.
I take my daughter 9 and she just gets in with me. She feels safer that way and I am happier knowing she cannot go wandering without me waking up. To be fair I never sleep for more than a few hours at a time anyway so am up and around through the night.
I once had another angler tell me it was 'a bit wrong' sharing a bed with my daughter but as I explained very politley to him, if you think wrong things, it is your mind screwed up not mine mate.
If you then find that your son enjoys being out with you then you could get a pretty decent 'compact' bedchair and bag for around £150.
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An extra blanket, a sleeping bag, a pillow, and a camping bed. The more comfortable it is for my kid, the better. My daughter is 12 years old, and I often take her because I want to be her best father. At first, I thought she wouldn't like it, but you know she's used to it; she's already coming to me and asking me, "Daddy, when are we planning another outing?" These are the most precious moments; I will not have such frequent opportunities to go out in a few years. She's my daughter, and I want to protect her, no matter what. Now with these new technologies, it is easier to monitor your child's online activity. I installed an app called https://www.familyorbit.com to monitor everything she does online. Many maniacs take advantage of our children's naivete.
An extra blanket, a sleeping bag, a pillow, and a camping bed. The more comfortable it is for my kid, the better. My daughter is 12 years old, and I often take her because I want to be her best father. At first, I thought she wouldn't like it, but you know she's used to it; she's already coming to me and asking me, "Daddy, when are we planning another outing?" These are the most precious moments; I will not have such frequent opportunities to go out in a few years. She's my daughter, and I want to protect her, no matter what. Now with these new technologies, it is easier to monitor your child's online activity. I installed an app called https://www.familyorbit.com to monitor everything she does online. Many maniacs take advantage of our children's naivete.
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Post nearly two years old.
Post nearly two years old.
Best starting off on shandy.
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If at first you don't succeed...
If at first you don't succeed...
Fishing with children is always very cool... I have two children, and I often take them to nature. They say they like it—especially my son, who is almost ten. My cousin Michael always asks me to take my children fishing. He likes to spend time with them because he doesn't have his children. I thought for a long time about how to help him and found a fund https://fosterplus.org , in which children are looking for caring parents. I offered my brother to get acquainted with their rules in more detail and adopt a child. Michael took the baby and named him Peter. Now it's even more fun for children fishing.
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I suppose you've at least tried to drop fishing into the story before posting ****ty links
I suppose you've at least tried to drop fishing into the story before posting ****ty links
In reply to Post #1
I haven't taken mine for a while now since they started moaning that there's no wifi at the lake.
However as I was up and down through the night the only way it worked for me was a separate bivvy and bedchair, sleeping bag etc.
I haven't taken mine for a while now since they started moaning that there's no wifi at the lake.
However as I was up and down through the night the only way it worked for me was a separate bivvy and bedchair, sleeping bag etc.
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My sons 11 now been coming night fishing since 2 regularly (single dad) always put bed behind my bed at back so can't get out ect ipad n power pack jobs a good en. He's 11 now sometimes he likes his own brolly lol only thing is now he's older he'd rather be playing out ect can't blame him lol
My sons 11 now been coming night fishing since 2 regularly (single dad) always put bed behind my bed at back so can't get out ect ipad n power pack jobs a good en. He's 11 now sometimes he likes his own brolly lol only thing is now he's older he'd rather be playing out ect can't blame him lol
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marshmallows are a must
marshmallows are a must
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