Due to lack of funds, I had to look for an alternative method of transport when I came home in April.
A motorbike was the obvious choice because I love riding them, but would they be fishing friendly?
My early season trout fishing was a doddle. Small bag on my back, rod in a tube over my shoulder, net bungeed to the front of my top box. I rode with my chest waders on, so didn't need to think about storing them somewhere.
I thought coarse fishing would be more tricky, but not so. My rucksack on my back, quiver type holdall over my shoulder. My chair and net bag is strapped to the front of my top box, which holds a decent sized bait bucket.
I think night fishing is a definite possibility. Bedchair strapped to top box which would hold my bivvy. Haven't tried it yet though...
The benefits? well my 125 does 130 mpg. It's 15 quid tax, 100 insurance (without any no claims discount), a fair start. Car parks are never full. Sometimes you can access places cars can't, save yourself a long walk
The downsides? Well I don't mind getting wet on the way home but avoid setting off in heavy rain. I'd imagine winter might be a bit tough, none of that hot air when the car warms up!
Anyone else go fishing on a motorbike?
A motorbike was the obvious choice because I love riding them, but would they be fishing friendly?
My early season trout fishing was a doddle. Small bag on my back, rod in a tube over my shoulder, net bungeed to the front of my top box. I rode with my chest waders on, so didn't need to think about storing them somewhere.
I thought coarse fishing would be more tricky, but not so. My rucksack on my back, quiver type holdall over my shoulder. My chair and net bag is strapped to the front of my top box, which holds a decent sized bait bucket.
I think night fishing is a definite possibility. Bedchair strapped to top box which would hold my bivvy. Haven't tried it yet though...
The benefits? well my 125 does 130 mpg. It's 15 quid tax, 100 insurance (without any no claims discount), a fair start. Car parks are never full. Sometimes you can access places cars can't, save yourself a long walk
The downsides? Well I don't mind getting wet on the way home but avoid setting off in heavy rain. I'd imagine winter might be a bit tough, none of that hot air when the car warms up!
Anyone else go fishing on a motorbike?
