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Being comfortable on the bank is of great importance, especially if you are likely to be fishing for long periods of time as most of us tend to do these days. Your choice of shelter obviously depends on the length of session you are going to be fishing. Based on our experience of fishing all manner of different sessions, ranging from overnight trips where we've had to walk a couple of miles, to two-week sessions out of a swim you can drive to, here are the types of shelter we opt for. Overnight Lightweight Shelter There is nothing as good as a simple oval umbrella for short overnight trips. These are marketed by several of the top-flight companies. Not only are they extremely light and slip easily into the rod bag, they are also very strong and very weatherproof. We have used the oval for a number of years now, in both winter and summer and cannot recommend it enough. Besides the brolly itself, you will need a couple of banksticks to prop it up. For further comfort, again at very little extra weight, you can attach a wrap to the brolly. Long-Stay Shelter It is becoming increasingly necessary to fish for lengthy periods of time on some of the difficult waters. In such instances, it is a real bonus if you are as comfortable as possible, or you may find yourself bored and tired out after only a couple of days - especially in poor weather conditions. Having fished for periods lasting longer than two weeks in the same swim, and having used numerous bivvies and tents, our long-stay fishing is now always done under a Rod Hutchinson 2-Man Apotheosis. This will house one angler together with enough gear for the session and gives excellent comfort when needed. Although a large tent, it can be erected in a very short time and has a large entrance at the front and the rear - ideal for the social gatherings that seem to be the norm amongst long-stay anglers these days. It is suitable for winter fishing as well as summer - the built-in ground sheet and double-skinned liner assist greatly here. And in the summer the mosquito net is invaluable. |
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