Trakker Bivvies - What To Look For In A Bivvy
Carp fisherman that fish overnight sessions by the lakeside will no doubt treasure a good quality fishing bivvy tent to keep out the downpour and wind that the UK and Europe inevitably dishes out whilst we are fishing. If an angler becomes wet, freezing and uncomfortable whilst fishing they will shortly give up and go back home.
Bivvy design has considerably improved in modern years and the manufacture quality gets better and better with many new advancements in fabric quality, frame and feature innovation and weight decrease so now the fisherman doesn´t necessarily need to spend a big amount of cash on a shelter or fish through the night under a flimsy brolly whilst fishing.
Fisherman who still fond of an umbrella based shelter which can very useful if you intend fishing in a tight swim will be pleased that they have now become wider and more oval in shape and many include sides which halt a lot of the wind and rain coming in from the sides. The centre pole can now be removed leaving area for a bedchair, holdalls and other kit. Several bivvy designers and manufacturers now also sell an overwrap for their umbrellas so you can transform a brolly to a bivvy fairly quickly that incorporates a fold up door and a front panel to keep out the dreadful weather.
If you angle reasonably long sessions and like a bit more space or maybe you like to bring a guest along there are now various two man sized bivvies on the market designed and manufactured by all the established companies such as Fox, Trakker, JRC, Nash, Daiwa, Chub and Prologic. Two-man bivvies are designed two carry 2 bedchairs and all the essential tackle and kit such as cooking equipment, cool boxes, bait bags etc. so, if you should wish to continue your time on the bank you can do so in comfort.
Most tents that are not specifically designed for fishing have a fibreglass pole system that you need to push through the fly sheet which really can be a bit of aggro on your own or if you are attempting to erect in high wind, most anglers find this system awkward and time consuming if they are only fishing fast single night sessions so bivvy developers came up with a more rigid, simple to erect frame system made from aluminium and now even carbon, the design that many now use is based on a pram hood design. Most anglers now tend to prefer this design of bivvy as they are immensely sturdy and quick to put up and store away even in big winds.
The quality of the fabric now used in modern day bivvies has much improved in recent times and most fabrics are stronger and more rainproof than previous materials and thus much less likely to tear when ercting or packing away, a good tip is to spray your bivvy with Fabsil every regularly to keep it in good condition. Some bivvy manufacturers now manufacture camouflage coloured materials for the radical cult anglers.
New features with many modern bivvies include zip off fronts or fold back sides so an angler can have the bivvy front open in good weather or if they want to maintain an eye on the lake, some manufacturers also offer an anti mosquito meshing front or shroud which will elude the bugs from biting during the summer months and even ventilation panels should you get too hot.
When purchasing a new bivvy consider the above tips, and choose one of the reputable manufacturers and best to be prepared to invest a bit of money for a well made bivvy which will last you many years and keep you warm and dry when fishing on the bank.
Bivvy design has considerably improved in modern years and the manufacture quality gets better and better with many new advancements in fabric quality, frame and feature innovation and weight decrease so now the fisherman doesn´t necessarily need to spend a big amount of cash on a shelter or fish through the night under a flimsy brolly whilst fishing.
Fisherman who still fond of an umbrella based shelter which can very useful if you intend fishing in a tight swim will be pleased that they have now become wider and more oval in shape and many include sides which halt a lot of the wind and rain coming in from the sides. The centre pole can now be removed leaving area for a bedchair, holdalls and other kit. Several bivvy designers and manufacturers now also sell an overwrap for their umbrellas so you can transform a brolly to a bivvy fairly quickly that incorporates a fold up door and a front panel to keep out the dreadful weather.
If you angle reasonably long sessions and like a bit more space or maybe you like to bring a guest along there are now various two man sized bivvies on the market designed and manufactured by all the established companies such as Fox, Trakker, JRC, Nash, Daiwa, Chub and Prologic. Two-man bivvies are designed two carry 2 bedchairs and all the essential tackle and kit such as cooking equipment, cool boxes, bait bags etc. so, if you should wish to continue your time on the bank you can do so in comfort.
Most tents that are not specifically designed for fishing have a fibreglass pole system that you need to push through the fly sheet which really can be a bit of aggro on your own or if you are attempting to erect in high wind, most anglers find this system awkward and time consuming if they are only fishing fast single night sessions so bivvy developers came up with a more rigid, simple to erect frame system made from aluminium and now even carbon, the design that many now use is based on a pram hood design. Most anglers now tend to prefer this design of bivvy as they are immensely sturdy and quick to put up and store away even in big winds.
The quality of the fabric now used in modern day bivvies has much improved in recent times and most fabrics are stronger and more rainproof than previous materials and thus much less likely to tear when ercting or packing away, a good tip is to spray your bivvy with Fabsil every regularly to keep it in good condition. Some bivvy manufacturers now manufacture camouflage coloured materials for the radical cult anglers.
New features with many modern bivvies include zip off fronts or fold back sides so an angler can have the bivvy front open in good weather or if they want to maintain an eye on the lake, some manufacturers also offer an anti mosquito meshing front or shroud which will elude the bugs from biting during the summer months and even ventilation panels should you get too hot.
When purchasing a new bivvy consider the above tips, and choose one of the reputable manufacturers and best to be prepared to invest a bit of money for a well made bivvy which will last you many years and keep you warm and dry when fishing on the bank.
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