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TFG Oval brolly for me on day sessions. It has storm sides, so I can also use it on overnighters as well.
Spent most of last summer and winter under it, although I do have an overwrap. Had it a few years now, and it is still going strong, even though I do use and abuse my gear.
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In reply to Post #1
Depends on how carpy you need to look. Some decent match style dome brollies out there .peg down at the back and also have storm pole threads. I've had my wychwood solace for years and if what others say is true about weight probably be my first to look at.
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In reply to Post #27
I wouldn't use my Fast and Light for most of my day sessions, unless I know I am going to be in one swim all day and the weather is properly crap - good as it is, it's a big old bit of kit and is hardly light. I have a simple Korum brolly - the centre pole unscrews and I've added storm caps to the ribs - so loads of room under it and it pegs down at two points on the rear. About half the weight of my Aqua shelter and takes up way less space when packed down. I've it had a long time and it still doesn't leak. Pals of mine use Fox and Nash brollies - all leak or in the case of a nash one, it exploded with my mate sitting under it. Hilarious, but err, not that funny for him.
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I have a £20 NGT 45 inch brolly, it's taken some stick over the last two years and yet is still holding itself together.
There really is no faster shelter to put up. Spike in ground, open brolly, put on spike, you're covered. Weighs nowt too.
If it breaks, buy another for what they cost.
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In reply to Post #32
Fox specialist is THE day brolley
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In reply to Post #30
Ya but at 55 to big for that type of brolly I think 45 is better
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In reply to Post #30
Same here. Thought it was pricey for a budget brand but spec looked decent for what I am looking for
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In reply to Post #29
I was looking at advanta hermit thought it expensive at £100 for advanta normally cheaper the Fox is cheaper and good reviews on here
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In reply to Post #1
I've just got advanta hermit 55 brolly can just get bed chair in nice and light too throw a jrc mozzi mesh over gives a little more room for overnighter too
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Only advice I can offer is....do not buy the fox easy brolly....
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Tempest brolly, or aqua fast and light
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In reply to Post #25
Use a tempest brolly and a fox plus thing , pop up style
Both good for days the fox is better in the summer as the narrow footprint aided by vents is good
But the tempest is good as only four pegs needed most of the time
I have both and still struggle to decide😂
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In reply to Post #20
Had one with a wavelock 50" brolly. essential combo in my opinion.
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In reply to Post #1
Korum 50" brolly the standard green one.
had mine for a few years
tapes seams decent colour and light weight.
i would still have an original wavelok brolly over it even with the weight penalty.
getting a low chair is a good idea so you can get right under it if its REALLY bad weather.
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In reply to Post #20
Had one for years. Weigh a bit tho
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In reply to Post #21
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In reply to Post #15
Had the pentalite flimsy and won't drop down that low to take a bed I don't rate korum shelters tbh I think a carp brolly is better like the wychwood
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In reply to Post #5
Gardner brolly spike with tee bar will go in most ground and will last forever to use with standard brolly
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In reply to Post #1
Try and find a used Wychwood Solace HD50 . . .about 3kg but decent thick material and solid for days. Good cover and sturdy in a decent wind . . .
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The days of a normal umbrella seem to be over for carp anglers. However did we survive under a 45" umbrella for a week under the stars in all weathers in the 60's and the 70's.
When 50" umbrellas came out it was a revelation, no longer not so much need to have a waterproof tarpaulin over the bottom of your sun lounger to keep you dry and warm when it rains and gets cold.
Then in the 80's home made storm sides to fit your umbrella along with throw over overwraps a bit later.
For days, my first choice is my 45" or 50" umbrella. Nothing is more simpler, lighter, easier to carry and so fast to set up.
In fact, for next season, I am looking at starting to do all my sessions again under one. Sadly, mosquitoes would eat me to bits if I did on the water I fish, so, I am looking at bringing out of retirement as well, my old Nash throw over bivvy overwrap, nylon. With better waterproofing materials about today, it should be good to go once it has been soaked in Fabsil Gold, Thompsons water seal for good measure and a good coating of 10% clear silicone sealant and 90% odourless white spirit on the inside.
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In reply to Post #15
Bit off topic but stay well clear of the saber one mine dident last 6 months and now refuse to replace it
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Korum pentalite looks decent.
I reckon if you brought the top down a bit and splayed the sides it would take a regular bedchair too.
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I was also looking for a lightweight day brolly. I’ve got a groundhog oval, but felt that it was a bit overkill when I just had a low chair underneath it! I ended up getting a fox 45” brolly and it’s spot on for the job. It is very light, around 2kg I think, packs up tiny, and I can comfortably get my chair, my rucksack and my dog under it. Also being just 45”, it fits into the smallest swims too. 👌
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In reply to Post #12
Also cooler in summer when used as a sunshade.
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In reply to Post #9
Hi mate,
Yep, I bought a Brolly spike from Amazon for my 'Brolley' with T handle.
Does the job in the Summer.
Not so many available now for obvious reasons. :(
You get better coverage from a 50 inch Umbrella directly above you than some of these silly cheap Brollies available, where they are so open at the front, unless you clamp yourself to the rear of one. 
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In reply to Post #10
Not so heavy as it sounds, about 400 grams. Could have made it lighter but it was a drill bit I never use and quite a long stem so an old Cornishman doesn’t have to bend too much.
Fits in my rod holdall with the lightweight brolly that liked to swim so now the spike gets pushed well into the ground if I use it.
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In reply to Post #9
Sounds nice and light too
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In reply to Post #7
You need my drill on a stick.
Masonry drill welded to a piece of 8 mm steel bar with a T handle to turn and drill.
Umbrella spike goes in the hole with no hammering needed.
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In reply to Post #5
I love mine but it is 6kg !!!!!! so not exactly light
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In reply to Post #1
An U-M-B-R-E-L-L-A. 
Korum Super Steel Brolly. 2.9 kg. 3 Seconds to put up.
The only downside is in a bone dry summer when you can't get the spike in.
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In reply to Post #1
Looked at the Korum Pentalite
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New wychwood tactical looks ok 55inch
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In reply to Post #3
Previously had a Wychwood and it was great. Not seen any of the 50s for sale which is the only reason they are not on my list
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In reply to Post #2
The wychwood mhr 50s are brilliant and light at 3kg
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In reply to Post #1
I'm currently looking for the same and whilst not made a decision the Sonik SK-Tek is high on my list
I have a Tempest but this will not fit in the quiver I recently bought (as have needed to walk to the lake given our local restrictions here in Wales) so looking at a more traditional type brolly. I've also been bidding on the Cyrpinus Fast & Light which seems like another reasonable option
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Hi All,
Can anyone recommend a light brolly for mainly day sessions? Was maybe thinking something like the LoPro for decent coverage when it's p1ssing down! 
Thanks!
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