I was taught this by my countryman grandfather..
'It's not the gun,it's the person using the gun.'
That small innocuous saying traverses across many things..
'It's not the gun,it's the person using the gun.'
That small innocuous saying traverses across many things..
When ever the subject of drones or bait boats is raised I always reflect on the old Condor pipe tobacco advert .
The gang of scumbags turn up to the lake terrorising everyone with there remote control boat .
Gentleman sat on a bench quietly engages his remote submarine... and ‘BANG'
Gentleman sits back , lights pipe and enjoys peace and quite with a rye smile ...
Absolute gold
The gang of scumbags turn up to the lake terrorising everyone with there remote control boat .
Gentleman sat on a bench quietly engages his remote submarine... and ‘BANG'
Gentleman sits back , lights pipe and enjoys peace and quite with a rye smile ...
Absolute gold
In reply to Post #57
Just sent off doc. off for new Fishery rules signs to be printed.
Fishery Rules
Baitboats, Deepers & Drones are totally banned
Leadcore & Leaders are totally banned
Dogs allowed, but must be tethered up when fishing
Maximum of 3 Rods Only
Nut Baits allowed in moderation
Gates to be kept closed at all times
pretty basic
Just sent off doc. off for new Fishery rules signs to be printed.
Fishery Rules
Baitboats, Deepers & Drones are totally banned
Leadcore & Leaders are totally banned
Dogs allowed, but must be tethered up when fishing
Maximum of 3 Rods Only
Nut Baits allowed in moderation
Gates to be kept closed at all times
pretty basic
In reply to Post #57
How long have you managed those waters and allowed the use of those things before making that decision from reading this thread. Surely if they had caused bother you'd have banned them before?
How long have you managed those waters and allowed the use of those things before making that decision from reading this thread. Surely if they had caused bother you'd have banned them before?
For arguments sake, what if the user of said drone has immense water craft skills, but has developed issues with their sight, or can no longer climb trees etc, are they not then at a disadvantage due to health? Is it not ok in that instance?
Also, Technology moves on, and we have to accept that people move with it.
I'm not a fan of drones or bait boats fyi. Im open minded enough to see their place, but not for me.
Also, Technology moves on, and we have to accept that people move with it.
I'm not a fan of drones or bait boats fyi. Im open minded enough to see their place, but not for me.
In reply to Post #64
There comes a point when enough is enough, bit like smoking in Pubs – it was put up with for so long and then it was stopped, even thou is was only a minority who smoked.
It's just the same, all were warned well in advance that it would be happening.
There comes a point when enough is enough, bit like smoking in Pubs – it was put up with for so long and then it was stopped, even thou is was only a minority who smoked.
It's just the same, all were warned well in advance that it would be happening.
In reply to Post #65
I appreciate I'm playing devil's advocate here, but what about baiting poles? While not in the league of drones or boats they do allow you to access places unfishable by casting. If the bloke in the next swim objects, are they to be banned too?
I wonder how many of the anglers here who object to the drones and boats use those, and how do they justify it? OK. it's not in the same league, but it's still the same argument... Thoughts?
I appreciate I'm playing devil's advocate here, but what about baiting poles? While not in the league of drones or boats they do allow you to access places unfishable by casting. If the bloke in the next swim objects, are they to be banned too?
I wonder how many of the anglers here who object to the drones and boats use those, and how do they justify it? OK. it's not in the same league, but it's still the same argument... Thoughts?
In reply to Post #64
Heff, I have made those rules verbally ,having seen baitboats driven into snags and baits dropped right in amongst some very strong branches..,this was after said fishermen, not angler,lol,said they would not do this as it was a safe area..
Drones,well last year,we had a guest using one right over the top of another guest,..which was intimidating and unnecessary, bearing in mind said lake is only two acres, it scared the crap out of the birds who ,I guess thought it a pred maybe..
And as for deepers,we'll I thought I'd go for full house ,as they are not needed ,angling is a field sport not a computer game on a screen..
And yes,I can think for myself ,as I issued these fair warning,verbally...now ,like Kieth I'm going to get the basic rules laminated and put on the gates,which also say 'shut the gates,this is because of predation'
You'd be amazed how many people ignore basic common sense..
I'd like to add,just because things move on does not always mean they are better..in general life and within angling..
Heff, I have made those rules verbally ,having seen baitboats driven into snags and baits dropped right in amongst some very strong branches..,this was after said fishermen, not angler,lol,said they would not do this as it was a safe area..
Drones,well last year,we had a guest using one right over the top of another guest,..which was intimidating and unnecessary, bearing in mind said lake is only two acres, it scared the crap out of the birds who ,I guess thought it a pred maybe..
And as for deepers,we'll I thought I'd go for full house ,as they are not needed ,angling is a field sport not a computer game on a screen..
And yes,I can think for myself ,as I issued these fair warning,verbally...now ,like Kieth I'm going to get the basic rules laminated and put on the gates,which also say 'shut the gates,this is because of predation'
You'd be amazed how many people ignore basic common sense..
I'd like to add,just because things move on does not always mean they are better..in general life and within angling..
In reply to Post #67
Yes,I thought about that as well,only no one has used one as yet ,I mean ,baiting poles..
I'd like to say ,I personally don't use or will use a bait boat ,drone nor do I use a baiting pole..
If I can't reach an area,in my fishing,if it's to far out out ,then so be it ...
I do not subscribe at all,in any way ,shape or form to catch at all costs,nor do I see a blank session.as a failure, or a slight in my angling ability..
Sadly,the angling media and companies promote all of the above,so therefore it must be OK...right..
Wrong ,it's about money,there are lots of ways to catch carp,fish without modern ,brainwashing tech,..
Don't take it personally what ive said,it's not intended that way..
Yes,I thought about that as well,only no one has used one as yet ,I mean ,baiting poles..
I'd like to say ,I personally don't use or will use a bait boat ,drone nor do I use a baiting pole..
If I can't reach an area,in my fishing,if it's to far out out ,then so be it ...
I do not subscribe at all,in any way ,shape or form to catch at all costs,nor do I see a blank session.as a failure, or a slight in my angling ability..
Sadly,the angling media and companies promote all of the above,so therefore it must be OK...right..
Wrong ,it's about money,there are lots of ways to catch carp,fish without modern ,brainwashing tech,..
Don't take it personally what ive said,it's not intended that way..
In reply to Post #67
You could say I'm a traditionalist. Fishing is with a rod and involves casting from the bank, maybe wading out but casting out
Bait boats catch loads of fish that people do not really deserve and are an unfair advantage over other anglers, for example, under the trees on the far bank at 120 yd's, fish shows at 150yds and has a nice patch of bait dropped on it, I can go on and on. And BTW I have absolutely no desire of buying one, it ain't cricket for me
End of the day its choices and fishery rules dictate what gets used. If people want to use them that's their choice, not mine
You could say I'm a traditionalist. Fishing is with a rod and involves casting from the bank, maybe wading out but casting out
Bait boats catch loads of fish that people do not really deserve and are an unfair advantage over other anglers, for example, under the trees on the far bank at 120 yd's, fish shows at 150yds and has a nice patch of bait dropped on it, I can go on and on. And BTW I have absolutely no desire of buying one, it ain't cricket for me
End of the day its choices and fishery rules dictate what gets used. If people want to use them that's their choice, not mine
Glad I don't have this problem. Everything is banned on the lakes I fish. Sometimes surprised they actually allow the hooking of fish. ( Lol)
In reply to Post #69
I agree. I don't use any tech either, other than bite alarms. If I blank it's all part of fishing. If I caught every time I wouldn't go!
I think this whole thread has wandered a bit though. The oOP asked about drones in making fishing videos, and I can understand that with costs and all.
As for the numpties on the bank, they can annoy me too. I think people can do what they like though, as long as they're not upsetting anyone else. I guess that's the real point isn't it? A little thought and respect go a long way, for the environment, other anglers, and life in general.
The "weasal words", and some of the other comments from the older anglers here, were a bit uncalled for, I thought. Surely a point can be made without denigrating remarks? That's respect too.
I agree. I don't use any tech either, other than bite alarms. If I blank it's all part of fishing. If I caught every time I wouldn't go!
I think this whole thread has wandered a bit though. The oOP asked about drones in making fishing videos, and I can understand that with costs and all.
As for the numpties on the bank, they can annoy me too. I think people can do what they like though, as long as they're not upsetting anyone else. I guess that's the real point isn't it? A little thought and respect go a long way, for the environment, other anglers, and life in general.
The "weasal words", and some of the other comments from the older anglers here, were a bit uncalled for, I thought. Surely a point can be made without denigrating remarks? That's respect too.
In reply to Post #72
Absolutely..
I remember reading it mightve been Confessions, BB etc how a wooden boat was made with a sail ,and bread put on it to sail out to the middle of the lake..
Nothing new under the sun..
Absolutely..
I remember reading it mightve been Confessions, BB etc how a wooden boat was made with a sail ,and bread put on it to sail out to the middle of the lake..
Nothing new under the sun..
In reply to Post #65
Someone who has issues with their sight shouldn't be flying drones, the end.
Someone who has issues with their sight shouldn't be flying drones, the end.
In reply to Post #70
Lol some of these comments are laughable on this thread. How is using a bait boat on a lake allowing bait boats putting other anglers at a disadvantage? Does that not mean if you don't want to use a boat you are putting yourself at a disadvantage?
Don't get me wrong all lakes have their own set of rules and should be fished accordingly. If a lake don't allow boats happy days you spend the time in leading the bottom till you find your spots, marker it and spomb it etc etc. Unfortunately this too can be a disadvantage to you and your adjacent anglers. The amount of time ive had a guy next to me cast a lead out for hours to then spomb for hours i have a better chance catching covid then a fish.
When lakes allow boats boats aren't the problem but the user. Same as driving to a lake the guy driving like a knob resulting in an accident is the problem. Should we ban cars? Well cyclists think so.
If i go to a lake that allow boats and im not too lazy to trek my catamaran along i would always go to the adjacent swims to introduce myself and ask where they are fishing to make sure everyone knows their water. In return they get me mapping my swim inside 5 min if not less with bait dropped keeping disturbance to an absolute minimum.
Each to their own but the name calling on here for someone choosing to use allowed technology is ridiculous.
Lol some of these comments are laughable on this thread. How is using a bait boat on a lake allowing bait boats putting other anglers at a disadvantage? Does that not mean if you don't want to use a boat you are putting yourself at a disadvantage?
Don't get me wrong all lakes have their own set of rules and should be fished accordingly. If a lake don't allow boats happy days you spend the time in leading the bottom till you find your spots, marker it and spomb it etc etc. Unfortunately this too can be a disadvantage to you and your adjacent anglers. The amount of time ive had a guy next to me cast a lead out for hours to then spomb for hours i have a better chance catching covid then a fish.
When lakes allow boats boats aren't the problem but the user. Same as driving to a lake the guy driving like a knob resulting in an accident is the problem. Should we ban cars? Well cyclists think so.
If i go to a lake that allow boats and im not too lazy to trek my catamaran along i would always go to the adjacent swims to introduce myself and ask where they are fishing to make sure everyone knows their water. In return they get me mapping my swim inside 5 min if not less with bait dropped keeping disturbance to an absolute minimum.
Each to their own but the name calling on here for someone choosing to use allowed technology is ridiculous.