Carp Catchers Blog

Just in we have the JRC Contact 1 & 2 Man Bivvy’s, The Jrc Multi Fit Mozzi Cover and JRC 60” Oval Brolly. The   JRC Contact Bivvy  is a compact and highly portable entry level bivvy system that can be used as a brolly or bivvy depending on the weather. Plagued by mozzi’s?  JRC Multi Mozzi Cover  will keep them at bay and fits most brolly/shelter systems. Finally in this Blog we have the new 2010 model  JRC 60” Oval Brolly which has a new design which ensures that 4 ribs are in contact with the ground, it also comes supplied with two 24” storm poles, PVC groundsheet and heavy duty pegs. For more info or to purchase please click on the above links.

                                                               JRC Contact Bivvy

                                          JRC Multi Fit Mozzi Cover

                                           JRC Oval Brolly

Best Fishes,

John

The new Nash Strongbow Bivvy is in at long last and very good it looks too, the Strongbow is amazing value as well check it out and see for yourself. We’ve also had loads of new goodys in such as the Venture Recovery Sling  which has four bouyancy aids incorporated into the design that allows you to rest your catch in the margins after weighing, while you get organised for the photos’. The new Chub Doc Bag  are an ingenious idea, so for those of you that struggle to get your gear into your carryalls have a look at these. New in also is the Chub Snooper Carryall which has loads of room and pockets everywhere. Finally we have the new Trakker 60” Brolly which is a simple no nonsence carp brolly. Hope this little review has been of help.

Best fishes,

John

Okay so this is part 3 of which bivvy? In parts one and two we looked at advantages and disadvantages of brollys and shelters in this section we are going to look at carp fishing domes.

Domes

Domes are full blown bivvies providing maximum protection from the elements. The major difference between a bivvy and a dome is that the dome has a sewn in groundsheet, a good example is the new Trakker Armo Dome. The primary benefit of the sewn in groundsheet is that it denies access to all those creepy crawlies to a certain extent. The sewn in groundsheet does however make them a bit bulky and they therefore take up quite a bit of room in the car and on the trolley. Bivvy domes also make it a bit difficult to get your gear in especially if you have a bad back as you have to duck down through the door and over the groundsheet. However if it’s maximum protection you’re after and space and dodgy backs are not a concern then a bivvy dome may be the ideal choice for you.

Best fishes,

John

There are so many Bivvies on the market when it comes to buying one where do you start? It’s not just Bivvies though there are Shelters, Brollys and Domes so lets have a look at the differences and advantages and disadvantages.

Shelters

 Shelters are primarily for short sessions such as a day session or a quick overnighter. Carp Fishing Shelters are basically stripped back Bivvies and are normally open fronted, two good examples are The Razorback Shelter  and The Trakker A-Lite . The advantages of shelters because they are cut back to the bare essentials is they are normally lightweight and fairly easy to erect. The disadvantages for the same reasons is that they are unsuitable for really harsh weather conditions.

Best fishes,

John

There are so many Bivvies on the market when it comes to buying one where do you start? It’s not just Bivvies though there are Shelters, Brollys and Domes so lets have a look at the differences and advantages and disadvantages.

BROLLYS

Brollys are an extention of the umbrella principle which normally have storm side extensions that create a wrap around effect. The storm sides provide more shelter than a normal umbrella and some Brollys also have zip in front panels to provide almost total protection from the elements, though a set of storm poles is needed to support the front of the Brolly. A good example of a well designed Brolly System is the Angling Intelligence IWS 10+ Brolly . So what are the advantages/disadvantges of choosing a Brolly as your Carp Fishing Shelter? Most People consider Brollys to be easy to assemble and lightweight, however I am not convinced of this as most of the Brollys I’ve picked up seem very heavy. This may be down to the amount of ribs and steel used in their construction. As for the ease of assembley I am not convinced of this either as I find them quite unweildly, if you then add in the equation a groundsheet, 4 storm poles and a front panel I think they are heavier and more awkward to assemble than a cutting edge Bivvy. However despite my personal missgivings they remain very popular particularly as an open fronted overnight shelter in the warmer months.

Best fishes,

John