If drones are to be allowed. Can I have a Predator please.
In reply to Post #1
I don't agree with them myself and would never use one, however I can see the benefits.
Local park lake, clear, deep and mega weedy and where a lot of the known fish (nothing particularly big, low 30's) had washed up dead over the last season, there was thought to be not much stock left. Builder who was doing us an extension in the summer this year showed me some drone footage of the lake on a sunny day - absolutely nothing around the edges, but at least 60 Carp sunning themselves on the surface right in the middle. Was ridiculous, if you were walking around it you'd think there was nothing there. He said that was normal behaviour and whilst they did visit the margins, it wasn't in numbers.
On ‘normal' day ticket/syndicates though you'd go apesh*t if they started flying around the lake.
I don't agree with them myself and would never use one, however I can see the benefits.
Local park lake, clear, deep and mega weedy and where a lot of the known fish (nothing particularly big, low 30's) had washed up dead over the last season, there was thought to be not much stock left. Builder who was doing us an extension in the summer this year showed me some drone footage of the lake on a sunny day - absolutely nothing around the edges, but at least 60 Carp sunning themselves on the surface right in the middle. Was ridiculous, if you were walking around it you'd think there was nothing there. He said that was normal behaviour and whilst they did visit the margins, it wasn't in numbers.
On ‘normal' day ticket/syndicates though you'd go apesh*t if they started flying around the lake.
They shoudn't be allowed and should be banned.
They intrude and frighten most of the nature on \ around the lake, they're noisy, and just totally against the spirit of angling.
Take a 4 acre lake with 10 anglers fishing on it with 4 Drones flying around.
Totally selfish and irresponsible.
Hopefully the EA will lay the marker down. They damn well should.
They intrude and frighten most of the nature on \ around the lake, they're noisy, and just totally against the spirit of angling.
Take a 4 acre lake with 10 anglers fishing on it with 4 Drones flying around.
Totally selfish and irresponsible.
Hopefully the EA will lay the marker down. They damn well should.
In reply to Post #18
i'm not sure if you know anything about drones or are just talking drivel
nobody owns the airspace above your lake ...yes there could be restrictions ..ie built up area / no fly zone etc etc
but if you have permission to take off and land then they can do what they like within the Drone code so not sure what it has to do with the EA
yes it would not be in the spirit of angling to have 4 drones flying around a small water ...but i would be gobsmacked if that would ever happen ..most responsible drone operators would only fly when no one else was on the water
i fish a 525 acre water here in spain that has 6 swims and can use the drone to see if anyone is fishing a certain swim without me having to drive a couple of miles off road to find out its taken saving me time and effort ...right tool for the job i think
i'm not sure if you know anything about drones or are just talking drivel
nobody owns the airspace above your lake ...yes there could be restrictions ..ie built up area / no fly zone etc etc
but if you have permission to take off and land then they can do what they like within the Drone code so not sure what it has to do with the EA
yes it would not be in the spirit of angling to have 4 drones flying around a small water ...but i would be gobsmacked if that would ever happen ..most responsible drone operators would only fly when no one else was on the water
i fish a 525 acre water here in spain that has 6 swims and can use the drone to see if anyone is fishing a certain swim without me having to drive a couple of miles off road to find out its taken saving me time and effort ...right tool for the job i think
In reply to Post #19
Unfortunately here in the uk you'd be more likely to find 525 swims on a 6 acre lake. And there in lies the problem. Plenty of carp anglers I see on day ticket waters appear to already have zero fishing etiquette. Give them a drone and they'll have another way to be even more antisocial and a pain in the arse.
Unfortunately here in the uk you'd be more likely to find 525 swims on a 6 acre lake. And there in lies the problem. Plenty of carp anglers I see on day ticket waters appear to already have zero fishing etiquette. Give them a drone and they'll have another way to be even more antisocial and a pain in the arse.
In reply to Post #19
Sounds like heaven.
Sounds like heaven.
In reply to Post #1
Used one of those swellpro splash drones in South Africa Xmas before last for the first time. Putting big dead baits out for sharks from the beach. Absolutely superb piece of kit and without doubt a game changer. Had a few large ragged tooth sharks using it that I'm certain I wouldn't without it. So it's upto you if you add one to your fishing kit.
Used one of those swellpro splash drones in South Africa Xmas before last for the first time. Putting big dead baits out for sharks from the beach. Absolutely superb piece of kit and without doubt a game changer. Had a few large ragged tooth sharks using it that I'm certain I wouldn't without it. So it's upto you if you add one to your fishing kit.
I have thought of getting one for a bit of fun (why not? Life is short and RC aircraft are fun) but would never use it on a lake if anyone was fishing there. But then I choose to fish quiet lakes so its quite easy for me to do...I drove past one of my syndicates on the way to work today and the car park is empty.
Maybe if people are asked to confirm they are flying to full CAA rules for drones then it would put off 90% of them
Maybe if people are asked to confirm they are flying to full CAA rules for drones then it would put off 90% of them
In reply to Post #23
As with most tools used in angling (including rods and reels) the tool isn't the problem, it's the tool in charge of it that is.
As with most tools used in angling (including rods and reels) the tool isn't the problem, it's the tool in charge of it that is.
In reply to Post #5
Banned on several waters I fish too - all due to inappropriate use. I even had one appear above me swim as I was playing a fish - a couple of salvos with the catty soon had that gone. It's much like people using bait boats and deepers - all fine by me, but as soon as they start behaving like idiots with them, it's banned. Such a shame, but some people are just idiots.
Just an FYI... pal of mine kept spotting a drone hovering around the end of his garden - usually around the time his missis was getting dressed in the morning... yeah... he reported it to the Police, who did nothing. So, he decided to take matters into his own hands. Next time it came into view, he blew it to bits with a shotgun. Funny how the owner never reported that! It wasn't a cheap one either.
Banned on several waters I fish too - all due to inappropriate use. I even had one appear above me swim as I was playing a fish - a couple of salvos with the catty soon had that gone. It's much like people using bait boats and deepers - all fine by me, but as soon as they start behaving like idiots with them, it's banned. Such a shame, but some people are just idiots.
Just an FYI... pal of mine kept spotting a drone hovering around the end of his garden - usually around the time his missis was getting dressed in the morning... yeah... he reported it to the Police, who did nothing. So, he decided to take matters into his own hands. Next time it came into view, he blew it to bits with a shotgun. Funny how the owner never reported that! It wasn't a cheap one either.
In reply to Post #1
i bought mine for doing some yt b-roll footage, they are actually quite useful, sure you'll get a few knob heads using them just the same as bait boats but they serve a purpose for the angler. They don't fly well in wind but during a high pressure spell at this time of year, one flight can potentially unlock your venue and save many hours of grind.
one guy in this thread has already mentioned seeing 60 fish in the upper layers on someone's footage, they give a birds eye view you just can't get from the ground and they are certainly safer than climbing trees and telegraph poles to get a better view
like most gadgets, it's not the gadget itself but the person using it and the lack of etiquette they have
i bought mine for doing some yt b-roll footage, they are actually quite useful, sure you'll get a few knob heads using them just the same as bait boats but they serve a purpose for the angler. They don't fly well in wind but during a high pressure spell at this time of year, one flight can potentially unlock your venue and save many hours of grind.
one guy in this thread has already mentioned seeing 60 fish in the upper layers on someone's footage, they give a birds eye view you just can't get from the ground and they are certainly safer than climbing trees and telegraph poles to get a better view
like most gadgets, it's not the gadget itself but the person using it and the lack of etiquette they have
In reply to Post #20
Lol, 525 swims for 6 acres. Sounds about right some of the circus runs waters you see.
Lol, 525 swims for 6 acres. Sounds about right some of the circus runs waters you see.
In reply to Post #27
they are super useful but boy do I hate the sound they make.. cant imagine fishing with everyone using them!
they are super useful but boy do I hate the sound they make.. cant imagine fishing with everyone using them!
Should not be allowed fullstop.
As a few people on here have commented Drones can be a very useful tool when used correctly ...BUT as in every walk of life there are people that are complete tools themselves so that only compounds the problem more when you give a new toy to play with
and reading this forum ....people like peace n quiet whilst fishing and not fish in a circus ..which it can be here ...taken to a level which would see most members on here either commmiting murder or throwing there gear in the water and legging it
I live in the Murcia region of Spain which is very rural with alot of poverty especially this year
so we still have alot of people fishing for the pot with what i can only describe as LIDLS basic shark gear that cost 5 eur
and its not uncommon to have 10 or 20 people rock up and muscle in next to you ...set the pergola up and BBQ etc etc
and start the party ....then if you are still actually fishing and god forbid actually catch something they will be all over you like a rash trying to get the carp off you for the pot ....then try and cast anywhere within your swim on the off chance of a bite then get snagged up and it takes 4 of them to snap the 30lb line so end up getting the hump they have lost the only end tackle they own so they then start pestering you for end tackle and again get the hump when your size 12 hook cannot be tied to there 30lb line
...most EX PATS last about 30 mins before packing up !!!!
so to be sat on a 4 acre water with 10 anglers AND 4 drones flying about would be paradise to me lol....
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and reading this forum ....people like peace n quiet whilst fishing and not fish in a circus ..which it can be here ...taken to a level which would see most members on here either commmiting murder or throwing there gear in the water and legging it
I live in the Murcia region of Spain which is very rural with alot of poverty especially this year
so we still have alot of people fishing for the pot with what i can only describe as LIDLS basic shark gear that cost 5 eur
and its not uncommon to have 10 or 20 people rock up and muscle in next to you ...set the pergola up and BBQ etc etc
and start the party ....then if you are still actually fishing and god forbid actually catch something they will be all over you like a rash trying to get the carp off you for the pot ....then try and cast anywhere within your swim on the off chance of a bite then get snagged up and it takes 4 of them to snap the 30lb line so end up getting the hump they have lost the only end tackle they own so they then start pestering you for end tackle and again get the hump when your size 12 hook cannot be tied to there 30lb line
...most EX PATS last about 30 mins before packing up !!!!
so to be sat on a 4 acre water with 10 anglers AND 4 drones flying about would be paradise to me lol....
FELIZ NAVIDAD