Want to fish an overnighter or two but I never have. What do I need to do? Would it help to try find someone to fish with, what extras do I need? Could the great and good help me, again please?
In reply to Post #1
The bare minimum I take when doing an overnight session on top of everyday tackle is shelter (bivvy/brolly), head torch and bed/sleeping bag. Then something to eat and drink (thermos and a lunch box).
It depends on many factors how much more tackle to take. I'll bring the stove and kettle for coffee and cooking if im on the bank for longer than 1 night.
An alarm setup with a receiver is handy, you can turn your alarms on silent then and keep your receiver in your shelter so not to wake the entire lake during the night, this isn't a necessity however.
I'd write out a checklist before heading out to make sure you aren't going to miss anything vital. Going with a mate can help you get into it and it's nice to have a beer or two with company but it shouldn't dissuade you from going.
The bare minimum I take when doing an overnight session on top of everyday tackle is shelter (bivvy/brolly), head torch and bed/sleeping bag. Then something to eat and drink (thermos and a lunch box).
It depends on many factors how much more tackle to take. I'll bring the stove and kettle for coffee and cooking if im on the bank for longer than 1 night.
An alarm setup with a receiver is handy, you can turn your alarms on silent then and keep your receiver in your shelter so not to wake the entire lake during the night, this isn't a necessity however.
I'd write out a checklist before heading out to make sure you aren't going to miss anything vital. Going with a mate can help you get into it and it's nice to have a beer or two with company but it shouldn't dissuade you from going.
In reply to Post #1
It's exactly the same as days but you stay the night mate
It's exactly the same as days but you stay the night mate
In reply to Post #1
. . .warmth, comfort, a decent headtorch and t-making kit.
The sleeping bit in terms of the above is up to you - the actual fishing 'actively' and in the dark you have to experience yourself (we all had to experience it the first time) but if you start on an easy open water type swim with lots of room and a low bank (minimal vertical distance from terra firma to the waters edge) you should be fine . . .organize everything in daylight so everything is at hand and you wont go far wrong . . .
If you catch you wont get much sleep anyway - just don't fall in . . .and beware the bogey man in the night . . .!
. . .warmth, comfort, a decent headtorch and t-making kit.
The sleeping bit in terms of the above is up to you - the actual fishing 'actively' and in the dark you have to experience yourself (we all had to experience it the first time) but if you start on an easy open water type swim with lots of room and a low bank (minimal vertical distance from terra firma to the waters edge) you should be fine . . .organize everything in daylight so everything is at hand and you wont go far wrong . . .
If you catch you wont get much sleep anyway - just don't fall in . . .and beware the bogey man in the night . . .!
In reply to Post #1
The Bogey Man is gonna get you
Sleep with one eye open and a chopper under your pillow.
The Bogey Man is gonna get you
Sleep with one eye open and a chopper under your pillow.
In reply to Post #5
He's a close personal fiend lol
He's a close personal fiend lol
In reply to Post #1
If you haven't fished overnight before, my best advise would be start in the summer, long evenings to get yourself prepared, its warm and the nights are short
If you haven't fished overnight before, my best advise would be start in the summer, long evenings to get yourself prepared, its warm and the nights are short
In reply to Post #1
Don't expect too much help on here mate - just look at some of the comments below. Bunch of noddies most of them.
For what it's worth, try fishing a few hours into dark before committing to a full night. That way you'll get familiar with fishing in the dark. Unlike many idiots you meet these days, you only need a decent head torch and a small hand torch, like a LED Lenser. Most of the time, you won't need them, as your eyes will adjust. I never even use a light to net fish, you just don't need to. Why people feel the need to light their swim up like Piccadilly Circus I don't know. I'd say start in the warmer months and obviously the nights are shorter, which will help. Have things you need to hand and don't have gear strewn out all over the place, keep things neat and organised. Take some extra warm clothing, just in case. I always take a stove for warm drinks and I usually do myself a cooked breakfast in the morning - a ham omelette is my favourite, rather than a greasy, burnt sausage and bacon. Each to their own. Anyway, extra kit - bedchair, sleeping bag, small torch, headtorch, insect repellent in summer - that's it. You don't need a bivvy most of the time and I don't' even use a brolly on still, warm nights.
Don't expect too much help on here mate - just look at some of the comments below. Bunch of noddies most of them.
For what it's worth, try fishing a few hours into dark before committing to a full night. That way you'll get familiar with fishing in the dark. Unlike many idiots you meet these days, you only need a decent head torch and a small hand torch, like a LED Lenser. Most of the time, you won't need them, as your eyes will adjust. I never even use a light to net fish, you just don't need to. Why people feel the need to light their swim up like Piccadilly Circus I don't know. I'd say start in the warmer months and obviously the nights are shorter, which will help. Have things you need to hand and don't have gear strewn out all over the place, keep things neat and organised. Take some extra warm clothing, just in case. I always take a stove for warm drinks and I usually do myself a cooked breakfast in the morning - a ham omelette is my favourite, rather than a greasy, burnt sausage and bacon. Each to their own. Anyway, extra kit - bedchair, sleeping bag, small torch, headtorch, insect repellent in summer - that's it. You don't need a bivvy most of the time and I don't' even use a brolly on still, warm nights.
In reply to Post #1
Hi mate,
I would advice you to go with a friend for sure its much better to have someone there in the dark if you are not use to it. U can go late in the evening and if you dont feel comfortable just bounce.
How i prepare is i bring warm clothes a blanket(Things to keep me warm) a good head torch, heater, stove everything that will make it a more pleasant experience. Warm sleeping bag a shelter. I find the evenings quite relaxing just always make sure i have everything with me so i can relax and turn of my brain from the everyday life. When it comes to actuall fishing in the night i do most of the work during the day, remember my spots and wraps if i want to recast during the night but usually i just chill out.
Hope u have a lovely time.
Hi mate,
I would advice you to go with a friend for sure its much better to have someone there in the dark if you are not use to it. U can go late in the evening and if you dont feel comfortable just bounce.
How i prepare is i bring warm clothes a blanket(Things to keep me warm) a good head torch, heater, stove everything that will make it a more pleasant experience. Warm sleeping bag a shelter. I find the evenings quite relaxing just always make sure i have everything with me so i can relax and turn of my brain from the everyday life. When it comes to actuall fishing in the night i do most of the work during the day, remember my spots and wraps if i want to recast during the night but usually i just chill out.
Hope u have a lovely time.
In reply to Post #1
Your already on the track Goggy by asking the question.
Know your peg, you don't want to go arse over tit into the drink in the dark.
Position yourself at as best an angle to get to your rods quickly.
Have your mat and net out the way but as near the water as possible.
Stay quiet.
Fish in the edge for a bite a time as it's easily repeatable.
Look forward to it.
Good luck
Your already on the track Goggy by asking the question.
Know your peg, you don't want to go arse over tit into the drink in the dark.
Position yourself at as best an angle to get to your rods quickly.
Have your mat and net out the way but as near the water as possible.
Stay quiet.
Fish in the edge for a bite a time as it's easily repeatable.
Look forward to it.
Good luck
In reply to Post #5
And keep an eye out for Purple Aki.
And keep an eye out for Purple Aki.
In reply to Post #11
He's not down Swindon way now is he
He's not down Swindon way now is he
In reply to Post #11
If youve got a bit of a bicep and you can squat him he's on ya 😬
If youve got a bit of a bicep and you can squat him he's on ya 😬
In reply to Post #1
The only stupid question is the question not asked😉
Keep everything tidy, make sure you know where everything is.
A single night, especially in summer you may be able to get away with a flask of hot drink and a sandwich, but there is nothing like waking up and having a decent cup of coffee and breakfast, so you may want a stove.
The point about a torch, I don't use one unless I have to. I would much rather not light up my bivvy when I get a run. I can see without it to net fish, so it is only there for 'emergencies', unhooking fish or retackling, stringers or bags.
In summer if it is dry there is nothing like sleeping out under the stars, although I do always take my brolly at the very least.
The only stupid question is the question not asked😉
Keep everything tidy, make sure you know where everything is.
A single night, especially in summer you may be able to get away with a flask of hot drink and a sandwich, but there is nothing like waking up and having a decent cup of coffee and breakfast, so you may want a stove.
The point about a torch, I don't use one unless I have to. I would much rather not light up my bivvy when I get a run. I can see without it to net fish, so it is only there for 'emergencies', unhooking fish or retackling, stringers or bags.
In summer if it is dry there is nothing like sleeping out under the stars, although I do always take my brolly at the very least.
In reply to Post #8
Omlette = noddy
Left over Potnoodle (bland flavours only) is the hardcore carpers breakfast of choice . . .
Omlette = noddy
Left over Potnoodle (bland flavours only) is the hardcore carpers breakfast of choice . . .