In reply to Post #15
Nothing wrong in trying to preserve angling etiquette
Nothing wrong in trying to preserve angling etiquette
In reply to Post #16
I think its become less so over the last couple of decades in terms of etiquette - I've fished lakes where the only acceptable light source was that coming off your alarm head and the flash of a camera if and when one eventually came out - woe betide even a sliver of white light for any other reason and your name was mud . . .
Stroll on to 2024 and I think peeps genuinely don't care. Rechargeable devices / 'permanently on' mobile phones / laptops / tablets / bivvy lights and powerpacks mean a constant source of illumination for a lot of anglers - and tbf I don't think it actually matters / affects catch rates anyway . . . .just bring your Korda Camo eyemask when you actually want some kip
I think its become less so over the last couple of decades in terms of etiquette - I've fished lakes where the only acceptable light source was that coming off your alarm head and the flash of a camera if and when one eventually came out - woe betide even a sliver of white light for any other reason and your name was mud . . .
Stroll on to 2024 and I think peeps genuinely don't care. Rechargeable devices / 'permanently on' mobile phones / laptops / tablets / bivvy lights and powerpacks mean a constant source of illumination for a lot of anglers - and tbf I don't think it actually matters / affects catch rates anyway . . . .just bring your Korda Camo eyemask when you actually want some kip
In reply to Post #17
Yes less etiquette in recent years, and yes many people genuinely don't care when it comes to light pollution.
And yes in most cases it probably doesn't affect catch rates.
But I suppose if there's no rules against it then there's very little you can do, so for some it's do as you like and no need to a give a thought for anyone else.
This is not a reply to the original post where some thoughtfulness is being given, it's towards those that may not be aware that their actions without giving thought could affect others.
Yes less etiquette in recent years, and yes many people genuinely don't care when it comes to light pollution.
And yes in most cases it probably doesn't affect catch rates.
But I suppose if there's no rules against it then there's very little you can do, so for some it's do as you like and no need to a give a thought for anyone else.
This is not a reply to the original post where some thoughtfulness is being given, it's towards those that may not be aware that their actions without giving thought could affect others.
In reply to Post #17
I think most of us "old buggers" try to use as little light as possible, and certainly try to not infringe on other anglers. I don't use a light if i don't need to. I use a red light to net fish and weigh them. The only time i use the torch is to cast tight to an island, where i need to get in a gap in the branches. I would never shine a light across the pond, unless i was the only one on the lake. I never set up next to another angler without asking them if it's ok and where are they fishing, so i don't cast over them. Etiquette, and good manners should matter.
I think most of us "old buggers" try to use as little light as possible, and certainly try to not infringe on other anglers. I don't use a light if i don't need to. I use a red light to net fish and weigh them. The only time i use the torch is to cast tight to an island, where i need to get in a gap in the branches. I would never shine a light across the pond, unless i was the only one on the lake. I never set up next to another angler without asking them if it's ok and where are they fishing, so i don't cast over them. Etiquette, and good manners should matter.
In reply to Post #17
I was on norton disney at the weekend on a lake exclusive, I walked to the toilet and looked at one of the other lakes and no word of lie it was like Blackpool illuminations...ive never seen so much white light around a lake in my life...if that what day ticket carping like then it's not for me
I was on norton disney at the weekend on a lake exclusive, I walked to the toilet and looked at one of the other lakes and no word of lie it was like Blackpool illuminations...ive never seen so much white light around a lake in my life...if that what day ticket carping like then it's not for me
In reply to Post #20
Price they charge id want natural sun light 24/7
Price they charge id want natural sun light 24/7
I've got the Fenix shadowmaster head torch and it's perfect for this. I mainly use it on the lowest setting but it's good to have more power if you need it. It's also good if the guy on the other side of the lake decides to light up your bivvy in the middle of the night as you can temporarily blind them..
In reply to Post #1
This replaced my led lenser , only use it when I'm sea fishing off the rocks incase I need to see anything in the water as it's ridiculously bright 😎 😎 😎
I have a cheaper less powerful fenix that is more than adequate for general fishing.
https://www.fenixtorch.co.uk/products/fenix-hp35r.html
This replaced my led lenser , only use it when I'm sea fishing off the rocks incase I need to see anything in the water as it's ridiculously bright 😎 😎 😎
I have a cheaper less powerful fenix that is more than adequate for general fishing.
https://www.fenixtorch.co.uk/products/fenix-hp35r.html
In reply to Post #23
£254.00 !!!
£254.00 !!!
Have a look at coast torches, I have got a HP7R which is mega bright easily does 200meters on focused beam and mega build quality. Head torch wise really rate Felix shadow master more really good red beam and mega bright main beam if needed.