How many just fish days? Have just done a single night and 2 days, and yet again, I'm exhausted, aching all over, shoulder pain etc, I caught my first carp in 1979, still love going but have decided it's days only now. I'm mid 60s btw.
In reply to Post #1
I started fishing again this year after nearly a 10 year lay off.
I bought the bivvy, bed chair, dug out all the camping gear and after one over nighter I realised it wasn't for me any more.
Since then I've been doing sessions from dawn to 6pm or hanging around if I feel there is a bite coming.
I'm more active - fish at least two swims a session and travel really light. It's also got me fishing different lakes on my club ticket - just getting around more and meeting more members. I've got my target fish from one pond, but I'm not stuck doing quite a one dimensional approach to fishing and still catching a few 👍
I'm thoroughly loving it and don't feel like I'm missing out on much and it's highly unlikely I will ever fish another night again.
I started fishing again this year after nearly a 10 year lay off.
I bought the bivvy, bed chair, dug out all the camping gear and after one over nighter I realised it wasn't for me any more.
Since then I've been doing sessions from dawn to 6pm or hanging around if I feel there is a bite coming.
I'm more active - fish at least two swims a session and travel really light. It's also got me fishing different lakes on my club ticket - just getting around more and meeting more members. I've got my target fish from one pond, but I'm not stuck doing quite a one dimensional approach to fishing and still catching a few 👍
I'm thoroughly loving it and don't feel like I'm missing out on much and it's highly unlikely I will ever fish another night again.
In reply to Post #2
Yes, I'm sorting my kit out tomorrow for day sessions only, will plan for another syndicate next year, (I've plenty of contacts) as my current is v much a night water.
Thanks for your post.
Yes, I'm sorting my kit out tomorrow for day sessions only, will plan for another syndicate next year, (I've plenty of contacts) as my current is v much a night water.
Thanks for your post.
In reply to Post #1
I have enjoyed spending a few night sessions per year. I like camping in general, enjoy being out in nature at the very end of the day and when the sun rises. And I have a comfy bed and it doesn't (so far) cause my 60+ year old body any problems.
Don't enjoy the actual fishing as much as I do during the day. My last session I had two carp the first night. And two bream the second...Yup, had to roll out at 1 a.m and 3 a.m for a bream....
On one of the syndicates I fish the carp really only feed at night, no point in even fishing during the day. So I am going to drop that membership end of this year (will maybe only do one more session there this year, even though membership runs to December) and just focus on the syndicate where the carp feed during the day.
I have enjoyed spending a few night sessions per year. I like camping in general, enjoy being out in nature at the very end of the day and when the sun rises. And I have a comfy bed and it doesn't (so far) cause my 60+ year old body any problems.
Don't enjoy the actual fishing as much as I do during the day. My last session I had two carp the first night. And two bream the second...Yup, had to roll out at 1 a.m and 3 a.m for a bream....
On one of the syndicates I fish the carp really only feed at night, no point in even fishing during the day. So I am going to drop that membership end of this year (will maybe only do one more session there this year, even though membership runs to December) and just focus on the syndicate where the carp feed during the day.
In reply to Post #1
Ive been doing days only for the last 12 years and can honestly say I catch more than when I used to night fish . It's a different way of fishing but when you get your head round it the bites come quickly . No marker rod no spod rod just 3 rods and a catapult. It's all about not letting the fish know you're there . Also use a lot of pva mesh and bags . Go out and give it a go mate .
Ive been doing days only for the last 12 years and can honestly say I catch more than when I used to night fish . It's a different way of fishing but when you get your head round it the bites come quickly . No marker rod no spod rod just 3 rods and a catapult. It's all about not letting the fish know you're there . Also use a lot of pva mesh and bags . Go out and give it a go mate .
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I meant to say, float fish for them close in too, I'd forgotten just how exciting and frustrating that method can be, takes me right back to fishing the canals in Manchester as a kid when night fishing wasn't even a thing.
What ever you decide though, just enjoy being out there doing it. Whether you're breaking your back on a bed chair or sat watching the float bobbing around it's just a hobby after all👌
I meant to say, float fish for them close in too, I'd forgotten just how exciting and frustrating that method can be, takes me right back to fishing the canals in Manchester as a kid when night fishing wasn't even a thing.
What ever you decide though, just enjoy being out there doing it. Whether you're breaking your back on a bed chair or sat watching the float bobbing around it's just a hobby after all👌
Haha, about time us day only fishers get some recognition.
I think i've done about 6 nights in almost 40 years of carp angling. Two because i wanted to fish with the lads in france once, it was horrible. And 4 because of matches, which was even worse, i decided just not to sleep. Mind you, this was in my younger days.
I can see the beauty of a nice sunset or rise, but not from getting out of bed 6 times or whatever in the night. Come on, please, i'm sleeping. Also, the stuff you need to make it a bit comfortable, unreal.
I do fish before sunrise, or after, so when baiting up goes on, i don't feel i miss that much compared to the time bandits and the campers, just a little bit, because i do see how a 48 hours session works in terms of fishing effectively. But all in all, i just value my sleep and other aspects in life too much to make that sacrifice.
I think i've done about 6 nights in almost 40 years of carp angling. Two because i wanted to fish with the lads in france once, it was horrible. And 4 because of matches, which was even worse, i decided just not to sleep. Mind you, this was in my younger days.
I can see the beauty of a nice sunset or rise, but not from getting out of bed 6 times or whatever in the night. Come on, please, i'm sleeping. Also, the stuff you need to make it a bit comfortable, unreal.
I do fish before sunrise, or after, so when baiting up goes on, i don't feel i miss that much compared to the time bandits and the campers, just a little bit, because i do see how a 48 hours session works in terms of fishing effectively. But all in all, i just value my sleep and other aspects in life too much to make that sacrifice.
I'm 53 and love me a bit of night fishing although half the time it's more camping as if I catch anything after midnight I'll not bother to put the rod back in. Can't beat just being outside under canvas (or the modern equivalent) Yes I do wake up stiff (ooh err mrs) and achy but I'll keep doing it while I can
I've always mixed it up. My local club water is days only and I enjoy the freedom of cutting the gear right back. Just take sandwiches and a flask and if the weather 's OK, don't even take the brolly. Also enjoy doing 24 or 48 hours but do have to travel a bit to get to them and so it is worth staying longer.
Know what people say about the stiffness, I suffer as well! I'm also knackered when I get home as I don't sleep properly and normally crash in the chair the next evening, much to her indoors annoyance.
Know what people say about the stiffness, I suffer as well! I'm also knackered when I get home as I don't sleep properly and normally crash in the chair the next evening, much to her indoors annoyance.
I love my night fishing but have got to the point where I don't function when I don't have much sleep & it takes me too long to recover. It's now got so bad that I have pretty much given up on doing nights completely.
I miss waking up & watching the world come to life as the day breaks - it's very special, calming & great for mental health but I find it hard to get sleep on the bank during the days.
It's amazing how much you can cut down on your kit too. I get by with a rucksack, mat, bucket, rods & chair - no need for a barrow which means I am more likely to walk to spots out the of the way, off the beaten path.
I miss waking up & watching the world come to life as the day breaks - it's very special, calming & great for mental health but I find it hard to get sleep on the bank during the days.
It's amazing how much you can cut down on your kit too. I get by with a rucksack, mat, bucket, rods & chair - no need for a barrow which means I am more likely to walk to spots out the of the way, off the beaten path.
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I have t done a night since the early may bank holiday 2019.
And only done a handful of days since 2020
No other reason apart from I can't be bothered
I have t done a night since the early may bank holiday 2019.
And only done a handful of days since 2020
No other reason apart from I can't be bothered
I tend to only do nights in France, and then only if I'm really up for it or struggling and need to put the effort in to justify the fishing part of the holiday. I will fish through the night and sleep during the day though if required, but too often messes with my routine.
I struggle to sleep on the bank at all anyway, and like some have said the older you get the harder the recovery, it starts adding up in my case. I wouldn't be adverse to trying a mega hard water where I'd likely get uninterupted sleep but for the odd fish, which is the reality of a lot of syndi's now.
I find myself far more pro active just doing days, working harder for the fish, as mentioned no spod or marker. Last week I went out for 6 hours, 10-4, I didn't sit back in my chair once, felt knackered when I came home but I was happy with the result. I could have carried on, the fish had moved to the surface and the young me in my head was thinking 'you could have double figures here off the top' but the older aching me was content that I'd enjoyed myself.
I struggle to sleep on the bank at all anyway, and like some have said the older you get the harder the recovery, it starts adding up in my case. I wouldn't be adverse to trying a mega hard water where I'd likely get uninterupted sleep but for the odd fish, which is the reality of a lot of syndi's now.
I find myself far more pro active just doing days, working harder for the fish, as mentioned no spod or marker. Last week I went out for 6 hours, 10-4, I didn't sit back in my chair once, felt knackered when I came home but I was happy with the result. I could have carried on, the fish had moved to the surface and the young me in my head was thinking 'you could have double figures here off the top' but the older aching me was content that I'd enjoyed myself.
Retired now and creeping up to the big 70.
Still do night sessions but the single overnighters I don't normally bother with. I fish midweek and due to the distance and fuel costs do 5 nights normally, Mon to Sat morning, pulling off on Saturday morning to give the weekend members a chance of a good swim. Most of the time I see no one else, and if the fish are crawling up the line and no one is coming on over the weekend I may then I may extend it.
My knees are fairly shot but otherwise I seem to be holding out and still enjoy night sessions, and although I enjoy my comforts and good food now, plus the company of the dog, it is still fishing and not camping with some rods
Still do night sessions but the single overnighters I don't normally bother with. I fish midweek and due to the distance and fuel costs do 5 nights normally, Mon to Sat morning, pulling off on Saturday morning to give the weekend members a chance of a good swim. Most of the time I see no one else, and if the fish are crawling up the line and no one is coming on over the weekend I may then I may extend it.
My knees are fairly shot but otherwise I seem to be holding out and still enjoy night sessions, and although I enjoy my comforts and good food now, plus the company of the dog, it is still fishing and not camping with some rods
In reply to Post #1
54 here and I'm struggling to get out at all, but a new bird isn't making things any easier 🤣. Why don't you look into a motorised barrow, it won't stop all the aches and pains but it might help a bit?
54 here and I'm struggling to get out at all, but a new bird isn't making things any easier 🤣. Why don't you look into a motorised barrow, it won't stop all the aches and pains but it might help a bit?
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Yes that's the main issue with me, ie recovery, got home yesterday at 6pm, physically and mentally exhausted, extreme lower back pain, bath then straight to bed.
In all honesty the pack down of all the kit takes its toll, then loading car, unloading....guess 40+ years as a plasterer hasn't helped.
Anyrate, really looking forward to travelling light and doing days only.
Yes that's the main issue with me, ie recovery, got home yesterday at 6pm, physically and mentally exhausted, extreme lower back pain, bath then straight to bed.
In all honesty the pack down of all the kit takes its toll, then loading car, unloading....guess 40+ years as a plasterer hasn't helped.
Anyrate, really looking forward to travelling light and doing days only.