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I have a Shaky noddy MK2 and I was surprised at how comfortable it is. It's obviously not the best seat in the world but better than crouching or sitting on the ground. I can crouch and I can sit on the ground. I'm just not very good at getting up again in a hurry.
It would be good if someone can independently confirm the weight of the new mat. I just checked the weight of the "fast mat" mat itself, without the sides, and it is 600 grams..
In that case perhaps that's best for you if weight is most important. Although once you catch a fish and soak it with water it will be heavier and you might not be so keen to sit on it.
I don't know what the newer version weighs, but I cant see that it can be much more than a few ounces lighter. And I can only imagine that it is lighter because it is thinner- I may be wrong but its hard to see where else they can save weight on an item like this. If you are planning to sit on...
Mine fits into the back of my fox duralite chair for carrying. A bit of bungee chord helps keep it in place. I usually stick a couple of bank sticks in as well, with a spoon net hanging off it.
Recently I was rather scathing of the attitude of the bailiff at A1 pits, however, having recently visited I should point out that there is a new bailiff since I had last visited.
The new guy was friendly and helpful and made me welcome. He made no suggestion that I should pay extra for my...
To be fair, I was totally tongue in cheek. I think if you need something like that to revive a fish, then it's too hot to be catching them. I understand others may disagree, and I'm not even interested in arguing over it.
I don't know if you already know about it, but there is a water monitoring station just down stream of that stretch, giving information on water levels.
I tend to look at it and then go fishing regardless.
https://riverlevels.uk/river-trent-north-muskham#.YrgcX3bMLrd
If you're night fishing, use a very bright lamp and illuminate as much of the river and far bank as possible. It's very popular on some sections of the Trent.
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