Night Fishing

[Dave Williams]

Hi

Me and my mate both started fishing at same time (last year) we progressed from Waggler fishing to include Feeder fishing and before xmas got our first poles everything great so far.

We want to do some night fishing our local pond will allow us so thats ok. The problem is what gear do we need or what gear do we avoid?

We want a 2 rod set-up does not need to cast extreme distances centre of largest lake probably 30 metres.

Cost isn't really a problem but as in anything would prefer good value for money.

So what do I need I know I will need a bivvy etc its the fishing equipment side of things I need help with.

The local pond holds silverfish and carp no predator fish except for small perch.

Advise on rods-reels-line and terminal tackle would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

DAve

 

[Stuart Harvey]

You can still feeder fish at night. Obviously it will be dark so you'll need another way to see your bites. You can try attaching isotopes to your rod tips. These light up well in the dark and will show any movement from your tips.

If you wanted you could splash out on some bite alarms. The Fox range start at about ?20. As long as you use sensitive bobbins you should still catch.

 

[Richard Drayson]

Basically Dave, try to keep things simple and organised. Knowing where everything is will save you time.
Be methodical and take your time.
Use the same tackle as for daylight fishing. Betalights and/or bite alarms will help with bite detection as Stuart says above.
A headtorch will be useful (Petzl do them from around ?20)and maybe a lamp for your base camp.
Forget taking any booze, it'll lower your body temperature, hot drinks will make the experience much more enjoyable.
Finally, wrap up warm and take some extra clothing if you have room. The early hours can get really cold, even in summer.

 

[Dave Williams]

Thanks Stuart and Richard

Great info and will be trying this out hopefully in a fortnight I was bought a 2 man shelter by my mate (think its out of the Argos catalogue but hey the thought was there) so will set this up and hopefully enjoy the experience will purchase a headlamp and take hot drinks as suggested. I have seen a advert advertising a 3 Rod Setup with Alarms and Pod and things which I have never used for ?199 Badger was the make it did give names etc but is on the back of this months Improve your coarse fishing anyone know if this stuff is ok any help would be appreciated.

Dave

 

[daren heslop]

Ive spoken to anglers Dave who use Badger gear and it sounds perfect for somone who is just getting set up.Richards advice is spot on and dont over stretch yourself by going for too long.First job is to have a good look at the swim u r about to fish.When your fast asleep ang get a bite u need to know where u r or it could be curtains.I had a run a couple of years ago and forgot id turned my bivvy round because of the wind.I was catapulted off the back of the bivvy over my bed chair and into the swim.Buster Keaton couldnt of done a better job.It just goes to show though how disorientated u can be at two in the morning when your alarms screaming.Top tip...stay warm.

 

[daren heslop]

Top gear tip...Bog roll.

 

[daren heslop]

Top top tip...extra large sleeping bag and a pretty lady.Just dont bivvy up near me.

 

[Dave Williams]

Thanks Daren

The tips r great I already have 1 woman and 2 daughters so cannot afford another for bivvy instead I will be investing in the Badger gear 3 rod setup for ?200 it has

THIS EXCELLENT UPGRADE SET CONSISTS OF:
3 x BLACK SHADOW 12FT CARBON COMPOSITE CARP RODS 2.5TC,
3 x BADGER XXT SPECIALIST ALARMS
3 x BADGER BAIT RUNNER REELS
1 x BADGER EXPLORER COMPLETE ROD POD
1 x BADGER 3 + 3 STANDARD HOLDALL
1 x BADGER STANDARD PADDED UNHOOKING MAT
3 x BAIT INDICATORS
1 x BADGER ACCESSORY KIT.

To start with it seems fine.

Dave

 

[Rik Smith]

night sleeping more like!!
Unfortunately due to illness i have been unable to fish as i would of liked . But night-fishing is something i love .To lay asleep in a bivvy all night i just cant fathom? wheres the fun in it , you dont get to hear the noises of the night see the fish roll , the bats flying around .You dont get that sudden surge in the blood as (in my case)a tip starts twitching everything is quiet just you telling the tip to move just that bit more so you can hit it!! now with the bite alarm suddenly blaring you awake from your slumber so you can stagger out of the bivvy disorientated still thinking about that dream of mo -mowlem , for you to MISS the bite.Everyone to his own but i know which i prefer. Can't wait to get out this week first time in four years me and the night and maybe a few fish listening to all the life the night offers.

 

[alan]

i agree with Rik, why go night fishing to sleep it away?
there is nothing like watching the sun set, listning to the sound of the water and animals, then watching the sky to lighten as the sun starts to rise, waiting for the first rays to hit the water and bring colour back to everything, the sounds of birds waking and greeting the dawn. you cant beat it.

i love it on the beach, so can only imagine what it is must be like on a river or lake.

 

[Steve Husband]

keep things simple if u r new to night fishing all u need is a strong float rod such as an avon rod 1-1.5 test 5-6 lb line and float fish close in .

 

[Glenn Cowie]

Dont forget spare batteries...I did, but luckily it was getting light when the headlamp gave up!! I wont do that again!!!