Prior planning, and all that...
Balancing of work/life/fishing means that my standard session is a midweek overnighter, straight from work and straight back to work in the morning. Routine is everything for me, starting with careful loading of the car in exactly the right order to load the barrow straight from the boot, and the same in reverse the next morning. Rods made up with a big loop in the line, ready to loop-to-loop a pre-prepared solid bag (the most efficient short-session method for me). Alarms and bobbins already on the buzzer bars. Rucksack filled with the worlds' supply of little storage pouches in exactly the same order every time. Terminal tackle/leads pared down to the absolute minimum.
This has worked well on a number of CV venues, although I'm about to start on a 50-acre pond that might expose the limitations of the technique - we'll see.
I'm curious as to everyone's tips and tweaks for making midweek overnighters even more efficient. I think I've got a pretty good routine going, but I'm settled into a routine now and I'm sure there are plenty of things I've never thought of.
Balancing of work/life/fishing means that my standard session is a midweek overnighter, straight from work and straight back to work in the morning. Routine is everything for me, starting with careful loading of the car in exactly the right order to load the barrow straight from the boot, and the same in reverse the next morning. Rods made up with a big loop in the line, ready to loop-to-loop a pre-prepared solid bag (the most efficient short-session method for me). Alarms and bobbins already on the buzzer bars. Rucksack filled with the worlds' supply of little storage pouches in exactly the same order every time. Terminal tackle/leads pared down to the absolute minimum.
This has worked well on a number of CV venues, although I'm about to start on a 50-acre pond that might expose the limitations of the technique - we'll see.
I'm curious as to everyone's tips and tweaks for making midweek overnighters even more efficient. I think I've got a pretty good routine going, but I'm settled into a routine now and I'm sure there are plenty of things I've never thought of.
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I'm just about to start doing more regular work overnighters for the same reason. Getting organised and reducing what you take definitely key. I think also being able to be mobile is important, so keeping stuff on the barrow until you're sure which swim you're spending the night in. Which means loading it in a way that things you need are on top. No time to bait and wait so need to respond to shows, the solid bags help that for sure as easy to loop a new one on and cast out.
I'm just about to start doing more regular work overnighters for the same reason. Getting organised and reducing what you take definitely key. I think also being able to be mobile is important, so keeping stuff on the barrow until you're sure which swim you're spending the night in. Which means loading it in a way that things you need are on top. No time to bait and wait so need to respond to shows, the solid bags help that for sure as easy to loop a new one on and cast out.
If I can get away with out a shelter it's just the gear for a six hour day session apart from the chair being replaced for a bedchair with bag inside.
250 yard walk not a problem. No need for a barrow.
250 yard walk not a problem. No need for a barrow.
Work overnighters consist of,
Barrow
Rods
unhooking mat
Bedchair/Bag
Brolly
Cold food, normally a meal deal on the way to the lake.
I no long take any cooking equipment with me for overnighter, i will get a coffee on the way to work from mcds in the morning.
I always fish off a barrow for day sessions so don't have to reduce my equipment by much
Barrow
Rods
unhooking mat
Bedchair/Bag
Brolly
Cold food, normally a meal deal on the way to the lake.
I no long take any cooking equipment with me for overnighter, i will get a coffee on the way to work from mcds in the morning.
I always fish off a barrow for day sessions so don't have to reduce my equipment by much
Right up my street..
Water is one of the heavy masses you can carry ,therefore I carry a 500ml drink of orange ,and I then get a 2litre ,used fizzy drink bottle ,I work it out that I drink 6 cups of tea,so I measure six cups of water exactly into that fizzy drinks bottle..saves taking a large water container..bulk and weight reduction straight away..
The smallest pouch gardner do,holds everything I'm likely to use..
Baits put on rigs during lunch break..saves time ..
I take no food bags ,or a bag for a bag ,for a bag etc ...
Absolutely everything has its place ,especially in my car,..I even tie bows in my trainers ready to slip on when I get to the lake..
Best bit is ,putting my outdoor clobber on as I leave work,so I don't have mess around down the lake..
And I get my wife to pass me a frozen meal to hand to me through the window on the way..
I forgot to add,the miniute I'm set up and comfy ,I'm planning to pack up ,what I mean is ,everything that's used is ready to pack away ,less to faff around with..
I like the saying,the more you know,the less you carry either from Kirtly or Canterbury, one of them..
Being anal is key...lol
Water is one of the heavy masses you can carry ,therefore I carry a 500ml drink of orange ,and I then get a 2litre ,used fizzy drink bottle ,I work it out that I drink 6 cups of tea,so I measure six cups of water exactly into that fizzy drinks bottle..saves taking a large water container..bulk and weight reduction straight away..
The smallest pouch gardner do,holds everything I'm likely to use..
Baits put on rigs during lunch break..saves time ..
I take no food bags ,or a bag for a bag ,for a bag etc ...
Absolutely everything has its place ,especially in my car,..I even tie bows in my trainers ready to slip on when I get to the lake..
Best bit is ,putting my outdoor clobber on as I leave work,so I don't have mess around down the lake..
And I get my wife to pass me a frozen meal to hand to me through the window on the way..
I forgot to add,the miniute I'm set up and comfy ,I'm planning to pack up ,what I mean is ,everything that's used is ready to pack away ,less to faff around with..
I like the saying,the more you know,the less you carry either from Kirtly or Canterbury, one of them..
Being anal is key...lol
Overnighters is my thing too, due to young children and limited spare time, as has been said just keep topping up kit like Leads as they get used ready for the next trip.
Get to the lake and be set up and fishing within half an hour, listen to the football and relax 👌
Get to the lake and be set up and fishing within half an hour, listen to the football and relax 👌
In reply to Post #1
Done 2 overnights on the back peg of a 35 acre lake this week sun and last night 2 fish each time including a 33 and a 27. All about routine and knowing where your heading when your on the fish
Done 2 overnights on the back peg of a 35 acre lake this week sun and last night 2 fish each time including a 33 and a 27. All about routine and knowing where your heading when your on the fish
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I do that too . So.no tips. But I do have a
Wheelchair converted van and can wheel my loaded
Powerporter on and off.
Mind you one thing, I started doing . I take a small rucksack
For medicine phone ipad .power-pack head torch book etc
Then I can leave the barrow in the van from one trip to the next.
I do that too . So.no tips. But I do have a
Wheelchair converted van and can wheel my loaded
Powerporter on and off.
Mind you one thing, I started doing . I take a small rucksack
For medicine phone ipad .power-pack head torch book etc
Then I can leave the barrow in the van from one trip to the next.
In reply to Post #1
I love overnighters. I'm a volunteer bailiff on one lake at our club so I'm down on the lake 2 or 3 times a week. Fishing at least once, preferably overnight.
My plan is always find some fish early in the week and keep giving them some bait. Almost always in an underfished spot (easier said than done at times).
Prep everything before I go
- Rods, rigs, distance clips
- Bait prepped. I do a mix that will either go in a spod or in by hand plus hookbaits.
I have a brolly, two rods, spod rod, sling, net, distance sticks in thinking anglers quiver
ESP rucksack carrying most stuff including bait and water
Lightweight bedchair
Unhooking mat with buzz bars/alarms/bobbins & brew kit bag in it - I for one love a lot of hot drinks so that's not going to be left out
Currently I normally use a barrow (porterlight) but I'm thinking of dropping this. Just makes everything easy to carry and doesn't slow me down much at all.
I love overnighters. I'm a volunteer bailiff on one lake at our club so I'm down on the lake 2 or 3 times a week. Fishing at least once, preferably overnight.
My plan is always find some fish early in the week and keep giving them some bait. Almost always in an underfished spot (easier said than done at times).
Prep everything before I go
- Rods, rigs, distance clips
- Bait prepped. I do a mix that will either go in a spod or in by hand plus hookbaits.
I have a brolly, two rods, spod rod, sling, net, distance sticks in thinking anglers quiver
ESP rucksack carrying most stuff including bait and water
Lightweight bedchair
Unhooking mat with buzz bars/alarms/bobbins & brew kit bag in it - I for one love a lot of hot drinks so that's not going to be left out
Currently I normally use a barrow (porterlight) but I'm thinking of dropping this. Just makes everything easy to carry and doesn't slow me down much at all.
In reply to Post #1
After doing quite a few (Monday) nights like this last year, my best tip would be:
Don't fish too well, you won't get enough sleep!
More constructively, early morning trips to look round, and if possible bait up, on days you're not fishing (+ when you leave) is well worth it. Obviously not easy on busy waters...
Personally I definatly need to improve my setting up and packing down effeciency, so good tips here.
After doing quite a few (Monday) nights like this last year, my best tip would be:
Don't fish too well, you won't get enough sleep!
More constructively, early morning trips to look round, and if possible bait up, on days you're not fishing (+ when you leave) is well worth it. Obviously not easy on busy waters...
Personally I definatly need to improve my setting up and packing down effeciency, so good tips here.
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I've just bought a citron berlingo old 1.9 diesel multispace one with rear sears took rear seats out bed in back. set up and pack up within 5 mins only got it because syndicate I'm on parking in 90 percent if pegs and quite alot have little done our vans but so so much easier and them work nights are lovely no packing bivvy away wet ect
I've just bought a citron berlingo old 1.9 diesel multispace one with rear sears took rear seats out bed in back. set up and pack up within 5 mins only got it because syndicate I'm on parking in 90 percent if pegs and quite alot have little done our vans but so so much easier and them work nights are lovely no packing bivvy away wet ect
I've absolute love them lately. Arrive at the lake 5:30pm off by 6:30am. Done 6 stunning fish to mid 30s from a difficult weedy park lake.
2 x 9ft rods.
No brew gear.
All tackle loaded in barrow bag for speed.
Packed up in 10 mins max
2 x 9ft rods.
No brew gear.
All tackle loaded in barrow bag for speed.
Packed up in 10 mins max
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I had a berlingo mulispace 1,6 diesel turbo brilliant motor for fishing the side sliding doors where very useful box shaped so no slope and high take out back seats bed in back I would recommend it
I had a berlingo mulispace 1,6 diesel turbo brilliant motor for fishing the side sliding doors where very useful box shaped so no slope and high take out back seats bed in back I would recommend it
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great thread as its just what i'm starting to do.
fishing a tough water so a carp is a real bonus , now just starting the weekday / work over nighters now that daylight is on my side - plus having kids and family life weekends are taken up.
not sure there's much that hasn't been thought of - its not rocket science
for me its eat well , sleep well and travel with the bare minimum (after all - i've work the next day)
if your not comfortable - your not enjoying it.
done the whole scaling down massively but became uncomfortable - ultra lightweight bedchair (crap nights sleep) , eating crap (never good anyway) etc etc ...
I've an original fox flatliter sleep system - heavy but great night sleep , usually take a fox brolly or mk1 tempest and bare minimal tackle for the job ahead (can always leave extras in the van just in case)
being able to have a quick packdown is a must , i'm usually at the van by 6am - ready for a work start at 7am (and i can shower at work which is a bonus)
oh - & dont fish a runs water & dont take the usual weekends session amount of beers
great thread as its just what i'm starting to do.
fishing a tough water so a carp is a real bonus , now just starting the weekday / work over nighters now that daylight is on my side - plus having kids and family life weekends are taken up.
not sure there's much that hasn't been thought of - its not rocket science
for me its eat well , sleep well and travel with the bare minimum (after all - i've work the next day)
if your not comfortable - your not enjoying it.
done the whole scaling down massively but became uncomfortable - ultra lightweight bedchair (crap nights sleep) , eating crap (never good anyway) etc etc ...
I've an original fox flatliter sleep system - heavy but great night sleep , usually take a fox brolly or mk1 tempest and bare minimal tackle for the job ahead (can always leave extras in the van just in case)
being able to have a quick packdown is a must , i'm usually at the van by 6am - ready for a work start at 7am (and i can shower at work which is a bonus)
oh - & dont fish a runs water & dont take the usual weekends session amount of beers
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That's my problem. My syndicate is full of fish. I'm having 6 or so a night and going to work ****ed 🤣 it's not the one for work overnighters
That's my problem. My syndicate is full of fish. I'm having 6 or so a night and going to work ****ed 🤣 it's not the one for work overnighters