In reply to Post #1
Take only what you need, and be absolutely ruthless with what you “might” need. Once you start fishing like this, it's quite liberating... Less crap, less clutter, less to think about; use rigs and baits that you know work for you, concentrate on watercraft and location, quick, easy, simple. All of my angling is now single nights, and ironically, it's improved me as an angler.
Take only what you need, and be absolutely ruthless with what you “might” need. Once you start fishing like this, it's quite liberating... Less crap, less clutter, less to think about; use rigs and baits that you know work for you, concentrate on watercraft and location, quick, easy, simple. All of my angling is now single nights, and ironically, it's improved me as an angler.
In reply to Post #15
The TA sleeves are as quick to use as tip tops, and help prevent the line getting snagged on anything. Had it a few time loading the car, the bail arm opening and line ending up everywhere.
The TA sleeves are as quick to use as tip tops, and help prevent the line getting snagged on anything. Had it a few time loading the car, the bail arm opening and line ending up everywhere.
In reply to Post #13
Mainly on my holiday waters around Skegness.
Mainly on my holiday waters around Skegness.
In reply to Post #1
I prefer a rod hold-all, I used to use 3 separate skins, but after turning up to the lake minus a net or weigh sling a few times, I use the rod hold-all now so I remember to take everything 😂😂
I prefer a rod hold-all, I used to use 3 separate skins, but after turning up to the lake minus a net or weigh sling a few times, I use the rod hold-all now so I remember to take everything 😂😂
In reply to Post #8
I did look at those... but I have 10ft rods!
I did look at those... but I have 10ft rods!
I have the Korda Compac 5 rod holdall. Really nice and compact (as the misspelt name suggests).
I carry
4 made up rods
2 landing net poles and landing nets
Distance sticks
2 storm rods
Floating weigh sling
Oh and 3 leads in the little pocket!
Easy to carry, handles in all the right places.
I carry
4 made up rods
2 landing net poles and landing nets
Distance sticks
2 storm rods
Floating weigh sling
Oh and 3 leads in the little pocket!
Easy to carry, handles in all the right places.
In reply to Post #21
Once upon a time I used to go fishing on a motorbike
A tube cable tied to the frame with my rods in and a rucksack
Used the crash helmet when it rained
But this was when we unhooked on the grass
These days I use a barrow, scope rods , fox easy plus and two nets
A stove, a mat
The secret is to not use bags for everything , just throw it in the barrow
Once upon a time I used to go fishing on a motorbike
A tube cable tied to the frame with my rods in and a rucksack
Used the crash helmet when it rained
But this was when we unhooked on the grass
These days I use a barrow, scope rods , fox easy plus and two nets
A stove, a mat
The secret is to not use bags for everything , just throw it in the barrow
In reply to Post #1
Could always use NGT Tip & Butt protectors without anything else?
Could always use NGT Tip & Butt protectors without anything else?
In reply to Post #1
I use singles for this exact reason mate. It is for sure less bulky. I don't use anything for the net, just wrap the mesh around the handle to hold it all together.
Tip tops and reel case is even less bulk but I kept coming close to damaging the rods during loading/unloading so went back to singles.
One thing it doesn't really save you is time. All the options take precious minutes to pack away. This will seem negligible to most but anyone that does work overnighters will know that those minutes can count when it's time to run during bite time
I use singles for this exact reason mate. It is for sure less bulky. I don't use anything for the net, just wrap the mesh around the handle to hold it all together.
Tip tops and reel case is even less bulk but I kept coming close to damaging the rods during loading/unloading so went back to singles.
One thing it doesn't really save you is time. All the options take precious minutes to pack away. This will seem negligible to most but anyone that does work overnighters will know that those minutes can count when it's time to run during bite time
In reply to Post #1
TA quiver 3 rods and a net
TA backpack
bivvy if its going to rain
bed with bag folded in it
thats me for a 24/48 with the addition of a small bag for my scran.
TA quiver 3 rods and a net
TA backpack
bivvy if its going to rain
bed with bag folded in it
thats me for a 24/48 with the addition of a small bag for my scran.
In reply to Post #1
I've just swapped from single skins to a 3 rod bag. 3 rods, landing net, bank sticks, throwing stick, sling, Brolly now all fit in as one item. quicker and easier to get in/out of the car, or on/off the barrow. It might be a little heavier but it's negligible.
I've just swapped from single skins to a 3 rod bag. 3 rods, landing net, bank sticks, throwing stick, sling, Brolly now all fit in as one item. quicker and easier to get in/out of the car, or on/off the barrow. It might be a little heavier but it's negligible.
For me there is only so much kit you can go without before it starts effecting fish safety and the way you perform.
The only thing I can realistically cut back on for short session is the shelter size, food/cooking equipment that's it really.
Everything else is needed if I fish for 1hour or 100.
Rod bag, barrow bag, alarms/sticks bag, chair, bait buckets, sling/mats are all essential.
The only thing I can realistically cut back on for short session is the shelter size, food/cooking equipment that's it really.
Everything else is needed if I fish for 1hour or 100.
Rod bag, barrow bag, alarms/sticks bag, chair, bait buckets, sling/mats are all essential.
In reply to Post #20
Probably saved the weight of 6 foot of carbon and a few rod rings there
On a more serious note I guess you will save more weight looking at your shelter and bedchair, also ditching the things that really are NOT needed
Probably saved the weight of 6 foot of carbon and a few rod rings there
On a more serious note I guess you will save more weight looking at your shelter and bedchair, also ditching the things that really are NOT needed
In reply to Post #21
I've the trakker compact excellent bit of kit and it really is compact...
I've the trakker compact excellent bit of kit and it really is compact...
In reply to Post #29
I went through a stage of carrying everything , to be more mobile
Ending up knackered 😂
Ive now returned to the barrow , that's what it's designed for
Try to make things multi functional , the top of my fox barrow bag is a table
My cover for my unhooking mat is placed beneath the reels when it rains
I went through a stage of carrying everything , to be more mobile
Ending up knackered 😂
Ive now returned to the barrow , that's what it's designed for
Try to make things multi functional , the top of my fox barrow bag is a table
My cover for my unhooking mat is placed beneath the reels when it rains