carpdawe Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Ok so what I am looking for is how much tackle is too much or just enough to take with you for a two day session? How many take just the basics and how many take the full Monty so to speak I know a few guys who take as much gear as fit in there car and others who go minimal don't know who catches the most though what's your thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobleyn Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 If its doesnt fit on 1 barrow- it doesnt get taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpdawe Posted October 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Problem with that answer is the barrows are getting bigger as well, speaking of which has anyone seen the new gardner unhooking mat its HUGE!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil090781 Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 I used to be able to carry all my tackle in one trip, albeit an uncomfortable one. I'm now up to two trips and a barrow is on my xmas list! To be honest anyone who can't get all their kit on to a barrow MUST have too much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisbickle Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 If it doest fit on my back in one easy to carry load...it stays at home...the more you take...the less likely you are to move once you arrive in a peg...and in some cases this means away from the fish..Im happy to pack up and move a long distance in the middle of the night to get back onto fish...simply because it isnt a maul.....when I used my barrow and was loaded right up...this was highly unlikely to happen with two full barrow loads of gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brighton_carper Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 I'm on two trips for a day session and three for an overnighter. I've got a decent barrow, but where I'm fishing at the moment, the walk to the lake is so uneven that the barrow is more trouble that it's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpdawe Posted October 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Two trips for a day session what do you take with you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodchester17 Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 rod bag with brolly in. carryall. bedchair with sleeping bag folded up inside. unhooking mat. job done! brolly keeps me dry. bag keeps me warm sharp hooks keep me catchin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigewoodcock Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Some will know the walk and hill I have to climb. As little as possible for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisbickle Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Some will know the walk and hill I have to climb. As little as possible for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brighton_carper Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Two trips for a day session what do you take with you? Ha ha, not that much really, I just find it quicker and easier to do two trips walking quickly rather than one trip staggering, wracked with pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 1 trip with enough gear and food for a week, and I'm not struggling, or using a barrow Rod Sling/Holdall, rucksack, tackle box and bedchair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james666 Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 when i go carping, i can carry all my stuff round one trip for a day session, okay its bit uncomfortable but once i start walking its fine. For overnighters or longer, i use a barrow and its usually 1 trip or two if a mate is with me. Rod Holdal, large rucksack, chair/or bedchair, sleeping bag, carryall with stove, food/water ect in. bucket with bait. If im on the river/canal or a lake fishing for silver fish then im very mobile and have very little stuff with me. Small Seatbox(contains lures, spare reel, floats, weights, feeders ect. line and flask and lunch box ) tend to just take a small holdal with brolly, net, bank sticks and a few rods and poles in unless im on the river or canal when i only take a rod, bank stick and net. Unhooking straps onto the side and i take a small bucket with a selection of bait. Very light and mobile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carefulcarping Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 1 barrow trip. bivvy, bedchair, rucksack, food bag, rod bag, landing mat, video camera and a bucket. Lose bivvy and replace bed chair with standard chair for day sessions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigewoodcock Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Overnighter/2/3 night = Sling:- rods, net, weigh sling, brolly Ruck:- f-box, lead pouch, pva pouch, small banksticks, buzzers, popup pouch, brewkit, rolled up water proofs, headtorch etc, food, camera. Bed - with bag attached Matt Buckets of bait - to suit (try to do most of the baiting up before hand) Water Items that stay in the car - spare clothes (habbit of sharting), water, back up bait, floater bucket (nothing to do with spare clothes), waders (needed for certain swims) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brighton_carper Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 "Habbit of sharting" Qui? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisbickle Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 think fart....with the addition of some unwanted matter!! Or as we say in my neck of the woods...."he drew mud" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 1 trip with enough gear and food for a week, and I'm not struggling, or using a barrow Rod Sling/Holdall, rucksack, tackle box and bedchair Mind you, with bucket of bait to feed off crayfish, a barrow may be a useful addition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisco Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 As alot of the answers above..... Assess the situation, how long you intend to go for equals how much goes on your barrow or on how much you take but what ever the situation one trip is enough. All the essentials to keep you warm and motivated and of course all the tackle to see you threw the session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godflesh Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 All fits on Barrow for one trip, two nights session. Bedchair,Two bait buckets,Small rucksack for tackle,Sleep bag,Cooking stuff & clothes bag,food/beer bag,baitboat bag,spare boat batts and terminal tackle bag,water bottle,unhooking mat,waders,rod sling and bivvy! I need it all!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 The more I'm getting "into" this blooming carp fishing, the more and more I'm having to carry. I loved it when I used to fish "light". I wonder if I could butcher my now defunct electric golf trolley and turn it into a carp barrow?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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