Thread: picture..How to be mobile on a fishing bank

You know, I got tired of lugging all the equipment around when bank fishing. Us old men get to huffing and puffing when you have to make long walks back to the truck to get something....or just to move from one bank fishing spot to another.............. :D:D:D:D

I'd rather save my energy and fight the fish. Anyway, this is how I roll when I bank fish. With the high cost of gas, I suspect more and more people will bank fish especially for Bluegill, SHELLCRACKERS, or Crappies. Enjoy the pictures.





Found an old golf cart at the flea market yesterday (September 3rd) for $3.00

Took the wheels off it and mounted them on my fish caddy. Works a lot better.

That is pretty clever. I wonder what some of the other bank fishers are using?

I'm an old man who gets winded carrying all that stuff...usually in two trips. I would like to see pictures also of what others use. If anyone uses my idea and goes into business, then I would expect a 20% check from your profits (Gentleman's agreement) for the notion that spured you on to financial success.

I have a kids PF flyer wagon that i use, Put a milk crate on the back,and made 6 rod holders out of pvc on the side. works good

I use a bucket and backpack to carry my stuff.Sherry uses a folding chair in a bag and my tackle/ bait.She offers to carry stuff also.

Man am I dumb. I just carry the stuff. I'm only 42 though. The kids help too.

Stan

That's a great idea. If I had thought of it 15 yrs ago, I wouldn't have a boat! I kept getting more stuff. Harder to change spots so I got a boat. Now I huff and puff to move the boat around the back yard. Maybe I should look into a caddy like yours... or a lakehouse!
Saw a post where a kid had made a fishing trailer for his bike. Basically a cooler on wheels.

When i shore fish, i take 2 rods, a bucket to sit on with a small minnow bucket inside, and bobbers (4), hooks and splitshots, and a cup of waxworms, all in my vest pockets. I stay mobile and light. No way would i attempt to drag that setup on the shorelines that i fish. No concrete shorelines where i catch my fish. Mostly soft dirt and mud. I have to climb across fallen trees and climb up and down steep shores. I dont carry anything i know i wont use. Always have a heavier bucket to carry out tho.:D

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Originally Posted by chaunc

When i shore fish, i take 2 rods, a bucket to sit on with a small minnow bucket inside, and bobbers (4), hooks and splitshots, and a cup of waxworms, all in my vest pockets. I stay mobile and light. No way would i attempt to drag that setup on the shorelines that i fish. No concrete shorelines where i catch my fish. Mostly soft dirt and mud. I have to climb across fallen trees and climb up and down steep shores. I dont carry anything i know i wont use. Always have a heavier bucket to carry out tho.:D

Where's your pistol for snakes?:D:D:D Be careful out there. I also take a fishing vest too.

No need to worry about poisonous snakes in my area of the country. And snakes dont bother me and i dont bother them. If they get in my space, i'll take a branch or stick and just flip it away. Even used my ugly stick one time.:D