Good Morning all,
I currently have my eye on picking up a Trakker XTrail compact barrow now that i have got back into fishing with a sensible car with a boot big enough to take one.
I have been fishing out of a smallish Thinking Anglers rucksack for years and i only i have 4 main "sections" that i use for my fishing:
1. RigSafe (large)
2. TackleSafe (the small one)
3. Trakker bits pouch (used for holding all of my hook link materials and hard-cased hooks)
4. Small Compaq pouch (stores baiting needles and other tools)
I will need something to store my bank sticks/alarms and pop-up pots in but how do most on here organise there tackle when using a barrow? Do they have one big bag with a load of those smaller zip up bags?
If there is a good video anyone could link me showing how others organize themselves it would be much appreciated.
Kind regards,
Daniel
I currently have my eye on picking up a Trakker XTrail compact barrow now that i have got back into fishing with a sensible car with a boot big enough to take one.
I have been fishing out of a smallish Thinking Anglers rucksack for years and i only i have 4 main "sections" that i use for my fishing:
1. RigSafe (large)
2. TackleSafe (the small one)
3. Trakker bits pouch (used for holding all of my hook link materials and hard-cased hooks)
4. Small Compaq pouch (stores baiting needles and other tools)
I will need something to store my bank sticks/alarms and pop-up pots in but how do most on here organise there tackle when using a barrow? Do they have one big bag with a load of those smaller zip up bags?
If there is a good video anyone could link me showing how others organize themselves it would be much appreciated.
Kind regards,
Daniel
In reply to Post #1
Not sure I can link.you to any video..
But I can mention what I do when using a barrow..barrow can be pretty unwieldy bit of kit sometimes, especially if on a longer sess ..so..I put as light and easy to pack up as I can in my rucksack,you have to think gates ,styles etc..
I use a 40.litre rucksack ,my alarms ,trangia ,weigh sling,scales,2x headtorch,6x leads..1x modified wooden spork,bit of bait ,and food ,4 x12inch banksticks.,tiny tackle pouch.thats it..
On barrow ,day sess,3x rods in 2+1 modus ,50 inch brolly,1x litre of water ,and Helinox chair 1xl,and light weight unhooking mat...sometimes dpm tarp ..
Nights..on barrow 1x light bedchair,50 inch mhr brolly and wrap ,2+1 rods..in barrow sleeping bag in waterproof bin liner..2xlitres of water in small separate bottles (mine are the lucozade ones),bit of extra food..,light unhooking mat same as above ,laid on barrow to stop scratches and put fish on...!!!!
Use same settings up for small or big lakes,keep it simple and avoid gizmos etc...
Hope that helps..,as no one else has replied..
Not sure I can link.you to any video..
But I can mention what I do when using a barrow..barrow can be pretty unwieldy bit of kit sometimes, especially if on a longer sess ..so..I put as light and easy to pack up as I can in my rucksack,you have to think gates ,styles etc..
I use a 40.litre rucksack ,my alarms ,trangia ,weigh sling,scales,2x headtorch,6x leads..1x modified wooden spork,bit of bait ,and food ,4 x12inch banksticks.,tiny tackle pouch.thats it..
On barrow ,day sess,3x rods in 2+1 modus ,50 inch brolly,1x litre of water ,and Helinox chair 1xl,and light weight unhooking mat...sometimes dpm tarp ..
Nights..on barrow 1x light bedchair,50 inch mhr brolly and wrap ,2+1 rods..in barrow sleeping bag in waterproof bin liner..2xlitres of water in small separate bottles (mine are the lucozade ones),bit of extra food..,light unhooking mat same as above ,laid on barrow to stop scratches and put fish on...!!!!
Use same settings up for small or big lakes,keep it simple and avoid gizmos etc...
Hope that helps..,as no one else has replied..
In reply to Post #1
For years now I have taken a ‘modular' approach with 3 small bags, whether barrow fishing or fishing out of the back of the van.
Small Korum Ruckbag (on back)
This contains all the actual fishing kit, including scales, alarms, tackle, hookbaits. It's the design where it lies flat and the whole side unzips, saves digging to the bottom of a normal rucksack.
Small carryall
This has all the non fishing session stuff like stove kettle, power bank, cup, cutlery etc
Small cool bag if needed for food, milk etc
The idea is that I can get fishing with just the ruckbag and the rod bag, either off the barrow or not. On an overnighter I don't bother with the cool bag, food just goes in the small carryall.
Banksticks (I usually fish goal post set up) I leave assembled and stick in the unhooking mat.
For years now I have taken a ‘modular' approach with 3 small bags, whether barrow fishing or fishing out of the back of the van.
Small Korum Ruckbag (on back)
This contains all the actual fishing kit, including scales, alarms, tackle, hookbaits. It's the design where it lies flat and the whole side unzips, saves digging to the bottom of a normal rucksack.
Small carryall
This has all the non fishing session stuff like stove kettle, power bank, cup, cutlery etc
Small cool bag if needed for food, milk etc
The idea is that I can get fishing with just the ruckbag and the rod bag, either off the barrow or not. On an overnighter I don't bother with the cool bag, food just goes in the small carryall.
Banksticks (I usually fish goal post set up) I leave assembled and stick in the unhooking mat.
In reply to Post #1
The conclusion I've reached over the years is the more gear I take, the less I enjoy fishing. Try not to fall into the trap of filling bags with stuff just because you can. Take only what you actually need and just enjoy yourself. I've spent a long time refining my kit so it's as organised as possible. That way you're not repacking it depending on the situation. I have my fishing kit (Speero stalker bag, rod bag, mat with chair inside). That covers me if I'm doing a couple of hours up to a couple of nights. Then I have my cooking stuff in one bag and a cool bag, bed and shelter. I also have a bag with all my clothes in that I can take from accordingly. I didn't use a barrow for years then when I got one I started taking all this extra stuff just because I could. Stay light, be mobile and enjoy being outside rather than trying to recreate a perfectly comfortable base camp.
The conclusion I've reached over the years is the more gear I take, the less I enjoy fishing. Try not to fall into the trap of filling bags with stuff just because you can. Take only what you actually need and just enjoy yourself. I've spent a long time refining my kit so it's as organised as possible. That way you're not repacking it depending on the situation. I have my fishing kit (Speero stalker bag, rod bag, mat with chair inside). That covers me if I'm doing a couple of hours up to a couple of nights. Then I have my cooking stuff in one bag and a cool bag, bed and shelter. I also have a bag with all my clothes in that I can take from accordingly. I didn't use a barrow for years then when I got one I started taking all this extra stuff just because I could. Stay light, be mobile and enjoy being outside rather than trying to recreate a perfectly comfortable base camp.
In reply to Post #1
I've recently gone back to using a carryall after years of using a rucksack.
I have a real dislike of having bags within bags try to avoid it at all costs.
Banksticks, with buzzers attached are just laid in the main compartment, pots of hookbaits are just dropped in. Stickmix and PVA are in an old ice cream tub, boilies are in freezer bags.
The only bag within a bag is my cooking kit. Even though it's just a medium size Nash carryall there's still loads of space for coats etc.
I've recently gone back to using a carryall after years of using a rucksack.
I have a real dislike of having bags within bags try to avoid it at all costs.
Banksticks, with buzzers attached are just laid in the main compartment, pots of hookbaits are just dropped in. Stickmix and PVA are in an old ice cream tub, boilies are in freezer bags.
The only bag within a bag is my cooking kit. Even though it's just a medium size Nash carryall there's still loads of space for coats etc.
In reply to Post #1
Buckets - the way forward!
Buckets - the way forward!
In reply to Post #5
What's the difference between putting stuff in an ice cream tub to a bag?
What's the difference between putting stuff in an ice cream tub to a bag?
In reply to Post #7
I was free lol
I was free lol
In reply to Post #8
If it's not camo, green or got a pic of a carp on, you've got no chance.....
This thread reminds me of Jules's article with a map of how to set your swim up 😂
If it's not camo, green or got a pic of a carp on, you've got no chance.....
This thread reminds me of Jules's article with a map of how to set your swim up 😂
In reply to Post #9
I thought the same. It's horses for courses.
I thought the same. It's horses for courses.
In reply to Post #1
I'm no expert, far from it, and some good points covered in the replies.
One thing I've done myself, especially for this time of year and moving potentially two or three times in a day session to find the fish is I got some pipe insulation foam and put a two foot section over the front top metal bar of my Fox Transporter barrow to enable a quick move without needing to collapse the three rods. Just rest them on top of the barrow - the foam stops any rattling on the metal.
Might seem just a few minutes to put them back in/out of the rod bag, but it saves time and got me fishing again quick, and therefore up for moving instead of staying put.
I'd share a photo of what I've done, but posting photos on this site appears to be a bit of a ballache.
I reckon one of the main brands will nick my idea
I'm no expert, far from it, and some good points covered in the replies.
One thing I've done myself, especially for this time of year and moving potentially two or three times in a day session to find the fish is I got some pipe insulation foam and put a two foot section over the front top metal bar of my Fox Transporter barrow to enable a quick move without needing to collapse the three rods. Just rest them on top of the barrow - the foam stops any rattling on the metal.
Might seem just a few minutes to put them back in/out of the rod bag, but it saves time and got me fishing again quick, and therefore up for moving instead of staying put.
I'd share a photo of what I've done, but posting photos on this site appears to be a bit of a ballache.
I reckon one of the main brands will nick my idea
Everything to hand and for a reason
Everything works for me - so find out what suits you best and adapt. I am fishing within 15 mins easy and live off the barrow!
Everything works for me - so find out what suits you best and adapt. I am fishing within 15 mins easy and live off the barrow!
In reply to Post #1
Walled unhooking mats are the daddy for transporting goods. I cannot remember the last time I owned a rucksack or a buzz bar bag. Just chuck it all in. You'll only get it out to stick under your bedchair anyway...
Walled unhooking mats are the daddy for transporting goods. I cannot remember the last time I owned a rucksack or a buzz bar bag. Just chuck it all in. You'll only get it out to stick under your bedchair anyway...
In reply to Post #9
"If it's not camo, green or got a pic of a carp on, you've got no chance....."
This would explain a lot. I shall buy a tin of camo paint and create a carpy ice cream tub.
"If it's not camo, green or got a pic of a carp on, you've got no chance....."
This would explain a lot. I shall buy a tin of camo paint and create a carpy ice cream tub.
In reply to Post #14
You and your photo album can thank me later 👍
You and your photo album can thank me later 👍
Chucked everything I owned into an Army rucksack in the 70's (wasn't that much I had then). Couple of bag changes along the way, more **** chucked in then poured it in to my current bag in 2008.
I just rummage about in it, absolutely no system. If I need it then it's in there somewhere. Also occasionally find bits I haven't seen or remembered for nearly 50 years (found a spool of Dyneema Dacron braid last time out
).
Everyone's different. Some people want to arrive for an overnighter - bish, bosh, bang - 3 rods in, pre prepped sticks etc done and dusted. I'm not knocking it, used to do overnighters then pack up and go to work once a week.
With age comes a different slant on it. I'm now retired. I've kept my snydicate ticket but as I no longer work away from home it's a 3+ hour drive, 4 when taking the dog. I have all day to set up, no rushing, far too much gear but I'm here for the week. I don't mind rummaging about in a bag because I have zero pressure from anyone, anything, here to take it all in, relax and catching is just a bonus. Strange thing is I'm enjoying a lot of success with this **** it attitude. So I'll continue to be haphazard and have the barrowbag from Hell
I just rummage about in it, absolutely no system. If I need it then it's in there somewhere. Also occasionally find bits I haven't seen or remembered for nearly 50 years (found a spool of Dyneema Dacron braid last time out
). Everyone's different. Some people want to arrive for an overnighter - bish, bosh, bang - 3 rods in, pre prepped sticks etc done and dusted. I'm not knocking it, used to do overnighters then pack up and go to work once a week.
With age comes a different slant on it. I'm now retired. I've kept my snydicate ticket but as I no longer work away from home it's a 3+ hour drive, 4 when taking the dog. I have all day to set up, no rushing, far too much gear but I'm here for the week. I don't mind rummaging about in a bag because I have zero pressure from anyone, anything, here to take it all in, relax and catching is just a bonus. Strange thing is I'm enjoying a lot of success with this **** it attitude. So I'll continue to be haphazard and have the barrowbag from Hell
In reply to Post #15
I have a confession to make. My rucksack had two handy little pockets that I stored my leads in, since moving to a carryall I really miss these and yesterday I bought a little bag to go in the bag. I'm also going back to using buzz bars and may put them in an old dedicated bag to go in the bag. Forgive me for I have sinned.
I have a confession to make. My rucksack had two handy little pockets that I stored my leads in, since moving to a carryall I really miss these and yesterday I bought a little bag to go in the bag. I'm also going back to using buzz bars and may put them in an old dedicated bag to go in the bag. Forgive me for I have sinned.
In reply to Post #14
Will that have the carp tax put on to it if you sell them online because I can just go to Asda(other supermarkets are available)
Will that have the carp tax put on to it if you sell them online because I can just go to Asda(other supermarkets are available)
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