Night carp fishing checklist

Designed forEvening arrival to the following morning

Number of checks31

Section 1

Permission and arrival plan

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Night rules and access arrangements are often different from day-ticket conditions.

Night ticket or booking confirmedEssentialCheck gate-locking times, night-fishing permission and departure procedure.Rod licence, fishery ticket and IDEssentialNight, fire, stove, guest and vehicle rules checkedEssentialPlan to arrive with enough daylight to inspect the swimPhone charged, emergency contact told the venue and return time

Section 2

Shelter and sleep system

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A dry, correctly ventilated shelter and the right insulation matter more than a bulky collection of comforts.

Bivvy, brolly or shelter with pegs, poles and groundsheetBedchair or sleep mat checked for damageSeason-rated sleeping bag and optional coverDry base layers, warm mid-layer, hat and spare socksWaterproof jacket, trousers and suitable footwearShelter vents kept open and wet clothing kept away from bedding

Section 3

Light, power and bite indication

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Use enough light to work safely while keeping disturbance around the swim low.

Headtorch with a low or red-light modeEssentialSpare torch and spare batteriesEssentialCharged power bank and suitable cablesAlarms, receiver and indicators tested before darkEssentialAlarm and receiver volume set as low as practicalClear, level route from bedchair to rods and landing areaEssential

Section 4

Tackle and fish care

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Put the net, mat and unhooking tools where you can find them easily before dark.

Rods, reels, bankware and suitable terminal tackleSpare tested rigs, leaders and safe lead-system componentsLanding net assembled and positionedEssentialMat or cradle opened on firm, clear groundEssentialWater container filled before fishingEssentialWet weigh sling or approved retainer, scales and carp-care kitForceps and rig tools kept in one known place

Section 5

Food, drink and bank safety

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Prepare food safely and keep any flame or combustion source in the open air, well away from the shelter.

Enough drinking water for the session and journey homeEssentialFood that can be prepared simply and stored safelyStove used outdoors only on stable, clear groundEssentialNever cook or heat inside the bivvy, even with a door open.Lighter, fuel and hot cookware stored safely away from fabricFirst-aid kit and personal medicationGuy lines, pegs and loose kit made visible or moved out of walkwaysKeys, phone and valuables stored securely and accessibly

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