In reply to Post #45
People are already using drones for shark fishing from the beach overseas. Bait boat lovers will just consider drones with cameras to drop their bait on the carps nose as the next step up in technology to catch fish at any cost.
People are already using drones for shark fishing from the beach overseas. Bait boat lovers will just consider drones with cameras to drop their bait on the carps nose as the next step up in technology to catch fish at any cost.
Consumer underwater drones are only a few years away............
Better not mention my stealthcam wynch camera that sits beautifully in my brand new deeper baitboat that I use to place rigs with ultimate precision then? 😜
In reply to Post #20
I would of been a bit hacked off after a 3 day session using a bait boat and only catching a 13 pounder,is one of the reasons these people use them is to catch more than those casting.
I would of been a bit hacked off after a 3 day session using a bait boat and only catching a 13 pounder,is one of the reasons these people use them is to catch more than those casting.
You can’t help but marvel at some of the technology these boats have, cameras, echo sounders, even adaptions to spray the bait about like a spodded area.
I bought one of those cheap Actor ones a few years ago for dead baiting, just the basic version, this is after firmly being in the camp that it’s cheating. Used it a few times and caught because of it, it was quite fun at first using one, I must admit.
Although, the novelty factor soon wore off. I enjoy casting, that’s part and parcel of fishing for me and it’s so satisfying when you ping a lead under a willow, and you think to yourself, that’s got to be a fish. That and it takes years of practice to get semi decent at it.
I can definitely see why people use bait boats, as it simplifies everything, depths, clear spots even fish finding. We all go to catch, but where’s the graft in using these devices. Seems all a-bit soulless to me. I think the majority of bait boat users probably feel the same, but the advantages and time saving are too great for them not to use a boat. I personally would not choose to fish a venue that allows them. Just not for me.
Drones can disappear all together, they should have no place in pleasure fishing.
I couldn’t imagine anything worse than a few of those things flying about a lake. I find them such an invasion of privacy, especially that sound they make.
I know technology moves on, but surely we are losing the art of angling with these types of advances and there’s just something stale about it. Technology like this can stay at home, I want to go fishing to get away from that stuff.
Just my opinion of course.
I bought one of those cheap Actor ones a few years ago for dead baiting, just the basic version, this is after firmly being in the camp that it’s cheating. Used it a few times and caught because of it, it was quite fun at first using one, I must admit.
Although, the novelty factor soon wore off. I enjoy casting, that’s part and parcel of fishing for me and it’s so satisfying when you ping a lead under a willow, and you think to yourself, that’s got to be a fish. That and it takes years of practice to get semi decent at it.
I can definitely see why people use bait boats, as it simplifies everything, depths, clear spots even fish finding. We all go to catch, but where’s the graft in using these devices. Seems all a-bit soulless to me. I think the majority of bait boat users probably feel the same, but the advantages and time saving are too great for them not to use a boat. I personally would not choose to fish a venue that allows them. Just not for me.
Drones can disappear all together, they should have no place in pleasure fishing.
I couldn’t imagine anything worse than a few of those things flying about a lake. I find them such an invasion of privacy, especially that sound they make.
I know technology moves on, but surely we are losing the art of angling with these types of advances and there’s just something stale about it. Technology like this can stay at home, I want to go fishing to get away from that stuff.
Just my opinion of course.
In reply to Post #49
Not really as I only use 10’rods and casting that far would be difficult for me and it did its purpose for me last month I had 3 to 20lb including a grass carp that doesn’t come out very often,did the job I wanted it to do so I’m happy don’t care what anyone else thinks it’s the time on the bank that I like,I’m not fishing against any one else or be a nuisance to anyone,I keeps myself to myself fish for my enjoyment
Not really as I only use 10’rods and casting that far would be difficult for me and it did its purpose for me last month I had 3 to 20lb including a grass carp that doesn’t come out very often,did the job I wanted it to do so I’m happy don’t care what anyone else thinks it’s the time on the bank that I like,I’m not fishing against any one else or be a nuisance to anyone,I keeps myself to myself fish for my enjoyment
I tend to take a live and let live approach to technology in fishing. Do the majority of us non-full timers not fish as a hobby for our own gratification anyway.
Life's too short to be offended by how people choose to apply their bait/rigs.
So long as boat, camera, sonar users do not interfere with other anglers outside of their boundaries and those anglers are satisfied with how they went about capturing that carp then I don't see an issue with it (providing its done safely and the carp are looked after).
The waters I fish do not allow them and that suits my angling, but I have fished waters that do allow them and I personally have chosen not to - because personally I felt more of an achievement catching fish without some of the tech available.
That doesn't mean I felt the need to discredit those choosing to use it. It is a pastime that we're all lucky enough to experience in our own way after all.
Most, if not all waters are going to have muppets who do not respect the fish or fellow anglers and users of the spod rod, bait boat, throwing stick or others means are still going to ruin the experience for others through choice or lack of self-awareness regardless.
Life's too short to be offended by how people choose to apply their bait/rigs.
So long as boat, camera, sonar users do not interfere with other anglers outside of their boundaries and those anglers are satisfied with how they went about capturing that carp then I don't see an issue with it (providing its done safely and the carp are looked after).
The waters I fish do not allow them and that suits my angling, but I have fished waters that do allow them and I personally have chosen not to - because personally I felt more of an achievement catching fish without some of the tech available.
That doesn't mean I felt the need to discredit those choosing to use it. It is a pastime that we're all lucky enough to experience in our own way after all.
Most, if not all waters are going to have muppets who do not respect the fish or fellow anglers and users of the spod rod, bait boat, throwing stick or others means are still going to ruin the experience for others through choice or lack of self-awareness regardless.
Fish caught with a bait boat or the aid of a drone don't count, simple as that. It's cheating and they should be banned from all waters. This includes your celebrity anglers that have caught fish using an electric boat toy, don't count....sorry.
If you can't cast - learn how to.
As for Laney, I've seen him using bait boats on waters so not sure what he is banging on about "do what I say, don't do what I do"....
Have a nice day,
If you can't cast - learn how to.
As for Laney, I've seen him using bait boats on waters so not sure what he is banging on about "do what I say, don't do what I do"....
Have a nice day,
In reply to Post #52
Nice balanced post mate 👍
Nice balanced post mate 👍
In reply to Post #52
But baitboat uses can interfere, albeit indirectly. If they continue to bait inaccessible areas then that's where the fish will hold up, inaccessible to those that don't want to use a boat.
I fished Lac Desire a few years ago and on arrival and throughout the week the bailiff said do not cast it will scare the fish.
My thoughts were then ban baitboats so that the fish get accustomed to casting, just like they do on lakes where boats are not allowed.
I've seen some great casters with real skills, I've marvelled at what I've seen, it'll be a shame if all lakes allow boats and make these anglers obsolete.
But baitboat uses can interfere, albeit indirectly. If they continue to bait inaccessible areas then that's where the fish will hold up, inaccessible to those that don't want to use a boat.
I fished Lac Desire a few years ago and on arrival and throughout the week the bailiff said do not cast it will scare the fish.
My thoughts were then ban baitboats so that the fish get accustomed to casting, just like they do on lakes where boats are not allowed.
I've seen some great casters with real skills, I've marvelled at what I've seen, it'll be a shame if all lakes allow boats and make these anglers obsolete.
In reply to Post #11
Is just dumping 3 or 4 lines out, setting the alarms, wandering 100 yards up the bank to someone’s social marquee (proper carp tho, ‘cos it’s in camo, innit!) with a remote receiver, for a burger and a beer, classed as real, skilled fishing?
And yet that seems not to upset most people (?).
But how would that be viewed by real skilled anglers from 30-40 years ago….🤔
30 or 40 years ago the really skilled anglers would've been in the Horse and Barge rather than a marquee....
Is just dumping 3 or 4 lines out, setting the alarms, wandering 100 yards up the bank to someone’s social marquee (proper carp tho, ‘cos it’s in camo, innit!) with a remote receiver, for a burger and a beer, classed as real, skilled fishing?
And yet that seems not to upset most people (?).
But how would that be viewed by real skilled anglers from 30-40 years ago….🤔
30 or 40 years ago the really skilled anglers would've been in the Horse and Barge rather than a marquee....
In reply to Post #19
Yep and an American chap called Roscoe Tanner was serving at 140mph in circa 1978 at Wimbledon with a wooden Dunlop racquet!!!
Tennis debating, maybe just one serve etc. Couldn't change the equipment advances so in the end I believe they changed the grass at The Championships as they self righteously insist on calling it, circa 2000?
Yep and an American chap called Roscoe Tanner was serving at 140mph in circa 1978 at Wimbledon with a wooden Dunlop racquet!!!
Tennis debating, maybe just one serve etc. Couldn't change the equipment advances so in the end I believe they changed the grass at The Championships as they self righteously insist on calling it, circa 2000?
In reply to Post #56
Used to be my local in the late 80s and had a ticket for Harefield for many years....only ever done one night. Lived in Singapore so long way for an overnighter. Same thing now, got one ticket you cannot buy and done just the few nights in twenty years, live in Spain so no excuse really!
Used to be my local in the late 80s and had a ticket for Harefield for many years....only ever done one night. Lived in Singapore so long way for an overnighter. Same thing now, got one ticket you cannot buy and done just the few nights in twenty years, live in Spain so no excuse really!