[Help] Fishing help please!

[MJsGhost]

Have you tried Facebook marketplaice?

 

[dazzer6666]

Thank you. I'm not sure his wife knows much and this is planned as a surprise so cant ask him. Pretty sure he doesn't do matches, more leisure/day based. I gather its a case of struggling with his manual barrow now so I guess he's going to the next stage of old age a little sooner than you!
I can see they are not cheap and so I want to get something that is easy to use, is robust (ie it will last) but I have no idea what else it needs to do!

Makes sense. I’ll have a chat with a couple of our seniors who use them for day to day pleasure fishing…….will let you know

 

[MTSeagulls]

Until I put my glasses on and read it again I was going to suggest lots of lube.

 

[HeaviestTed]

Thank you. I'm not sure his wife knows much and this is planned as a surprise so cant ask him. Pretty sure he doesn't do matches, more leisure/day based. I gather its a case of struggling with his manual barrow now so I guess he's going to the next stage of old age a little sooner than you!
I can see they are not cheap and so I want to get something that is easy to use, is robust (ie it will last) but I have no idea what else it needs to do!

Can’t you chat to him and mention your friend is a good fisherman and if, he is as into it as we believe he might be, he’ll drone on and on and you can illicit the info you need from him, his wife doesn’t listen to him so I’m sure he’ll be desperate to talk about it.

 

[abc]

Can’t you chat to him and mention your friend is a good fisherman and if, he is as into it as we believe he might be, he’ll drone on and on and you can illicit the info you need from him, his wife doesn’t listen to him so I’m sure he’ll be desperate to talk about it.

 

[dazzer6666]

Thank you. I'm not sure his wife knows much and this is planned as a surprise so cant ask him. Pretty sure he doesn't do matches, more leisure/day based. I gather its a case of struggling with his manual barrow now so I guess he's going to the next stage of old age a little sooner than you!
I can see they are not cheap and so I want to get something that is easy to use, is robust (ie it will last) but I have no idea what else it needs to do!

Had a quick ask around…….recommended were the Nash Trax Evo Power Barrow and the Fox 24v Power transporter. Nash one is around £1000, the Fox one a bit less (£850) and both are similar build, design and quality (good - Fox and Nash are both very solid manufacturers with a decent reputation). Fox do a Power Plus version that has rear wheels for around £1000, adding optional rear wheels to the Nash Trax Evo would add quite a chunk of cash. You can see the spec etc and compare models on this site, but shop around for the best price if you go ahead as can vary quite a lot (I’ve just spent £350 on a piece of kit that was £450 on one site).

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[abc]

That's brilliant, thank you! (and also thanks to maresefield seagull). I will now go shopping!

Really, really appreciate the help.

 

[abc]

Had a quick ask around…….recommended were the Nash Trax Evo Power Barrow and the Fox 24v Power transporter. Nash one is around £1000, the Fox one a bit less (£850) and both are similar build, design and quality (good - Fox and Nash are both very solid manufacturers with a decent reputation). Fox do a Power Plus version that has rear wheels for around £1000, adding optional rear wheels to the Nash Trax Evo would add quite a chunk of cash. You can see the spec etc and compare models on this site, but shop around for the best price if you go ahead as can vary quite a lot (I’ve just spent £350 on a piece of kit that was £450 on one site).

Carp Barrows, Fishing Trolleys & Wheelbarrows | Fishing Tackle

Arrive to the bank in style with Carp Fishing Barrows & Trolleys from major brands like Carp Porter, Daiwa, Chub, Nash, Korum, Prestige, Trakker & Wychwood.

www.anglingdirect.co.uk

Sorry, one other question: Would you recommend rear wheels.? Looking at the Fox, I can get it without wheels for £845 and with wheels for £925. I don't mind spending the extra £80 if it makes it better to use but then maybe there is a reason why most don't have them?

 

[dazzer6666]

Sorry, one other question: Would you recommend rear wheels.? Looking at the Fox, I can get it without wheels for £845 and with wheels for £925. I don't mind spending the extra £80 if it makes it better to use but then maybe there is a reason why most don't have them?

It a bit dependent on the terrain to be honest. Rear wheels can make it a bit easier on solid/even ground (rolling like a trolley) but over rough ground the ‘front only’ option can be better (used more like a traditional wheelbarrow effectively) and is definitely a bit more manoeuvrable (probably why most don’t have them). The advantage with the Nash barrow is you can add or remove the wheels (buy it without and also get the wheels for another £60/70) and swap them with the feet, but the Fox doesn’t have that option.