No pain no gain???

[prez]

Why is it that I always see anglers lugging barrows of gear like they are going on a 6 month holiday or something? Is there really a need to bring the whole tackle shop with you?

 

My own gear consists of a 4x6 inch slim box for ALL my bits, 2 rods a net and bankstick, a small folding chair and a bucket for all the bait. Walking and carrying this stuff with shoulder straps is a breeze. I'm even able to wave with my free hand to the chaps pushing and pulling trolleys and looking seriously knackered.

 

I've also just invested in a fly fishing vest and a rod holdall so I guess I can wave with both hands from now on!

[GORD]

Hahahahahaha, Oh how true! I myself always travels light, I enjoy fishing in untouched places, not these drive ups.

Personally I think the manufacturers brainwash folk, the sport is like a fashion show, your cool with the latest over priced gear. The manufacturers sit back laughing their heads off whilst watching people pay upto 6 times more than they should just because it has a brand name.

For the Lancs anglers amongst you, you will know what I mean about the benefits of going light when one has to get to the "Horse shoe bend" stretch of the ribble.

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Dont beleive the hype.

[phonebush]

pres,

A man close to my heart.

In the US it is becoming fashionable to make three trips to an overloaded 3/4 ton pick-up truck.

Holy smokes!

I carry about as you and have a pleasurable time.

In the US the average session is about 4 - 6 hrs (a guess). Some spend half that time getting ready or packing up. Not to mention the time spent at home getting ready and unpacking.

Phone

[poledark]

prez, no unhooking mat, no umbrella,no food, no tea/coffee,no spare rod/pole in case you change your mind. What about waterproofs/warm clothing, camera and scales, oh and a spare rod rest in case one gets bent.

 

The list of ESSENTIALS is endless.

 

I used to fish like you sometimes, but only short sessions, and when flyfishing just a rod &reel and a few flies and a landing net was all I needed.

A lot of the problem with tackle is BULK.

 

Den

[Babar]

I never trael to fishing bank without taking all my tackle (Usually anyway) as the sessions are usually from 7:30 a.m to 8:00 p.m and i like to be organised!

[GORD]

poledark:

What about waterproofs/warm clothing, camera and scales, oh and a spare rod rest in case one gets bent.

 

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Fair weather fisherman here you'll not get me out in the cold. lol

[Babar]

Thas one of the perks of fishing. No rain, no adventure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[prez]

I too take dry over wet any day but I do carry waterproofs because I sometimes end up in questionable weather.

 

I've always felt that anything that won't get used at least once should be left at home. I always try and go with a plan of action and take the right tackle to carry it out. My other rod is my contingency so that I can try other methods.

 

I've been pretty successful so far and I enjoy planning my trips like this. Light and mobile is definitely the way to go!

 

 

[prez]

I posted this in the carp forum by mistake (as some of you know).

 

Newt - thanks for the report button info. I'll be sure to use it next time this happens!

 

Not that I'm saying anything but phew could have gotten ugly...