In reply to Post #53
Mostly people just laugh at some old git using a BB to drop a bait 30 yards out.
Trust me mate, i´ve seen worse. A had a lad in the swim next to me(probably in his 30s), drop a bait (using a baitboat) about 2 rod lengths infront of his swim
Honest to God´s truth 
You spent your hard earned, so do as you please ... ignore the sheep
Mostly people just laugh at some old git using a BB to drop a bait 30 yards out.
Trust me mate, i´ve seen worse. A had a lad in the swim next to me(probably in his 30s), drop a bait (using a baitboat) about 2 rod lengths infront of his swim
Honest to God´s truth You spent your hard earned, so do as you please ... ignore the sheep
In reply to Post #2
+ 1, though I don´t consider using bait boats is really fishing as I know it (being old school but not yet 80 years old), each to their own method though. Using watercraft skills and many years experience gives me far more satisfaction catching than it would if I used modern methods.
+ 1, though I don´t consider using bait boats is really fishing as I know it (being old school but not yet 80 years old), each to their own method though. Using watercraft skills and many years experience gives me far more satisfaction catching than it would if I used modern methods.
In reply to Post #44
Well said Sir.
Well said Sir.
In reply to Post #50
As for fish craft and reading the water I am not impaired at all and have probably forgotten more than some of you will ever know.
These youngsters don´t know how good they have it
. Instead of mouthing off to an 80 year old, take the time to have a cuppa and chew the fat ... might actually learn something.
Still considered middle-aged, but healthwise, i´m on par with a 90 year old, on a bad day.
Whenever necessary, all the help aids available, are definately put to use Try walking afew laps around the lake, climbing some trees, then lugging your fully loaded barrow down to the swim, when you´ve just completed a bout of chemo Puke your guts atleast 3 times, before finally getting to your swim.
Trust me, all those help aids make a HUGE difference, to the slightly impaired (not under the influence of Stella).
If you´ve made your mind up about getting out there on the bank, even if feeling poorly, being out there makes a world of difference for your journey to recovery. So no comments of ... if you´re feeling poorly, stay home
As for fish craft and reading the water I am not impaired at all and have probably forgotten more than some of you will ever know.
These youngsters don´t know how good they have it
. Instead of mouthing off to an 80 year old, take the time to have a cuppa and chew the fat ... might actually learn something. Still considered middle-aged, but healthwise, i´m on par with a 90 year old, on a bad day.
Whenever necessary, all the help aids available, are definately put to use
Try walking afew laps around the lake, climbing some trees, then lugging your fully loaded barrow down to the swim, when you´ve just completed a bout of chemo Puke your guts atleast 3 times, before finally getting to your swim.Trust me, all those help aids make a HUGE difference, to the slightly impaired (not under the influence of Stella).
If you´ve made your mind up about getting out there on the bank, even if feeling poorly, being out there makes a world of difference for your journey to recovery. So no comments of ... if you´re feeling poorly, stay home
Just
Best
Jon
Best
Jon
what about baiting poles? are they cheating? most are only sold at 12 or 15 meters..im sure most able bodied people can cast that far...
In reply to Post #66
Exactly Underarm lob, on spot the size of a saucer
Exactly
Underarm lob, on spot the size of a saucer
In reply to Post #62
Using watercraft skills and many years experience gives me far more satisfaction catching than it would if I used modern methods.
By modern methods I assume you mean a baitboat? Eschewing all "modern methods" seems a bit drastic (especially as virtually all of them are old methods anyway). The thing is I now use a BB to put baits out distances and spots I was casting to before arthritis buggered it all up. Not over the horizon or into impossible places. The watercraft and many years experience is still being used (although I wouldn't big it up that much really) , it's just that I need a bit of assistance to get the bait there now.
Still get the satisfaction.
Using watercraft skills and many years experience gives me far more satisfaction catching than it would if I used modern methods.
By modern methods I assume you mean a baitboat? Eschewing all "modern methods" seems a bit drastic (especially as virtually all of them are old methods anyway). The thing is I now use a BB to put baits out distances and spots I was casting to before arthritis buggered it all up. Not over the horizon or into impossible places. The watercraft and many years experience is still being used (although I wouldn't big it up that much really) , it's just that I need a bit of assistance to get the bait there now.
Still get the satisfaction.
This thread has made me really think. My view of bait boats has been coloured by too many d heads using them with no regard to other anglers, fish safety, or even common sense.. I always said 'if you can't cast there, then you shouldn't be fishing there'
However on reading this I'm of a different mind. I'm lucky enough to be in good condition and casting isn't yet a problem for me. Reading the OP and a couple of others puts a very different view forward and I'm now feeling much less 'anti' about them (boats)
They will still be used in a variety of idiot ways by idiots and that will still get me riled but fair play to the fellas here who are simply using them to carry on enjoying angling. Makes perfect sense and anyone who gives you grief can sod off.
Tight lines fellas
However on reading this I'm of a different mind. I'm lucky enough to be in good condition and casting isn't yet a problem for me. Reading the OP and a couple of others puts a very different view forward and I'm now feeling much less 'anti' about them (boats)
They will still be used in a variety of idiot ways by idiots and that will still get me riled but fair play to the fellas here who are simply using them to carry on enjoying angling. Makes perfect sense and anyone who gives you grief can sod off.
Tight lines fellas
one rule of bb's on a water I used to fish was, you could only use them to drop freebies/groundbait. but had to then cast to where you baited..not that I used a boat on there but I didn't mind them who did..certainly better than being pitched up next to someone spodding the granny out the place..
In reply to Post #1
Use a bait boat and stuff the critics,you fish for your own enjoyment,if I need to use a boat I'll use one if allowed,not cheating at all,a lot of so called named anglers use them on a regular basis,if it helps you,go for it👍
Use a bait boat and stuff the critics,you fish for your own enjoyment,if I need to use a boat I'll use one if allowed,not cheating at all,a lot of so called named anglers use them on a regular basis,if it helps you,go for it👍
In reply to Post #1
Definitely use one, I used to think it was cheating but now I think it's just another tool to do the job.
Just spent 48 hours on a lake and saw 4 people using them even though it was a 120ft cast t most.
Definitely use one, I used to think it was cheating but now I think it's just another tool to do the job.
Just spent 48 hours on a lake and saw 4 people using them even though it was a 120ft cast t most.
In reply to Post #72
It's not always about the range, if you have an echo fitted it can be useful for finding a small clear spot in weed or a small bar/gully etc etc if that's only 20 yards out then so what
It's not always about the range, if you have an echo fitted it can be useful for finding a small clear spot in weed or a small bar/gully etc etc if that's only 20 yards out then so what
In reply to Post #73
I don't get this cheating word being used against who if your match fishing yes why are people so worried about what people are catching carp fishing is an individual sport I don't care if people catch ten 50s I would be pleased for them I concentrate on what I am doing in saying that saw a bloke using wraps and spoding fishing 25to 30 yds out in a puddle everyone else does an under arm flick
I don't get this cheating word being used against who if your match fishing yes why are people so worried about what people are catching carp fishing is an individual sport I don't care if people catch ten 50s I would be pleased for them I concentrate on what I am doing in saying that saw a bloke using wraps and spoding fishing 25to 30 yds out in a puddle everyone else does an under arm flick
In reply to Post #1
I'm sorry, but at 80 you should be made to retake a bait boat driving test. A shaky accelerator control could lead to some nasty collisions...
...with ducks.
I'm sorry, but at 80 you should be made to retake a bait boat driving test. A shaky accelerator control could lead to some nasty collisions...
...with ducks.