Xmas SIB / accessories wish list?

kaman · 05 December 2014, 12:35

For the last few years I have used Xmas as the perfect excuse to add bits and pieces to my Sib.
This is the first year that I have not (yet) asked Santa for a sib / sib fishing accessory for my Xmas stocking.
I'm looking for inspiration and wondering what must have Sib accessories you guys in SIB land are getting from Mr Claus this Xmas.

beerbelly · 05 December 2014, 15:40

im getting a garmin fishfinder/chart plotter and a new rod/reel

The Gurnard · 05 December 2014, 15:50

I guess my xmas is only slightly SIB related Kaman..but here is what I bought myself and is my winter project too. I bought seven meters of breathable ripstop nylon..same as used for making lightweight tents.

Why ?..Im looking forward to a long hot summer..just wandering around the north west coast of Scotland..in my never ending quest to try to say I have SIBB’d in all sea lochs with names marked on the OS map.. and there are hundreds of them :-0 Kind of a sea version of Munro bagging.. which you may know is claiming to have clambered up all the Scottish hills over 3000 feets

I guess I will be like one of these new age travellers parking in lay bys etc ..I will carry my slat floor seago around in the back of my 4x4.. then sit it outside at night along with the empty milk bottles.

The 4x4 has a drop down tailgate where I enjoy sitting and having breakfast. . dinner etc. .but as everyone knows..midges in Scotland are a killer. So now I can sit in comfort under my DIY midge net / car tailgate awning. It will also make it a bit more comfortable sleeping overnight as there wont be so much condensation in the morning. I used my moms old sewing machine to knit it all together. It goes up quicker than I can blow up the seago..and comes down even faster..just throw it over the tailgate door..and peg to the ground with four pegs

Im also hoping for a good stove for cooking on..and some decent pots and frying pan for cooking the many mackerel I catch ..while slowly sibbing the day away. I will buy them rather than make them though.

Yup..santa will good to me this year..as always.. because I am my own Santa ..and in the promised land :-D

Inspire you any ?

philpot · 05 December 2014, 15:53

Santa arrived early at my house this year, my F-Rib 330 arrived this morning but I have been out ALL day Christmas present shopping but now it is all done so guess what I will be doing this weekend--------------Yahooooooo

Phil

philpot · 05 December 2014, 16:15

Gurnard, that is bloody superb, I take my hat to your needlecraft sir.

Phil

kaman · 05 December 2014, 16:16

Look forward to seeing some more pics and feedback from your f-rib Philpot.

Gurnard I am loving that tailgate tent!!!
I can sense a winter Sib related project coming on!!!
Do you have any poles inside to hold the tailgate up - or is it held up by the tailgates hydraulic lifters?
The mother in law has a sewing machine hmmmmm?
I would definitely buy one if such a thing existed.
Think you should patent it!!!

The Gurnard · 05 December 2014, 16:46

Thanks guys.. it had me in stitches at times trying to make it..but I actually found it a fun project

No poles requires Kaman..but because I also walk the hills when its too rough for the boat.. I have a walking pole which I can extend..just to take the weight of the rear door off its rams.

I was having my breakfast here last spring..and the midges were tormenting me.. and that planted the seed for the shelter. Plenty room to cook in it too..and keep out the rain

The Gurnard · 05 December 2014, 16:52

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Originally Posted by kaman

I would definitely buy one if such a thing existed.
Think you should patent it!!!

Google tailgate awnings Kaman..there are one or two makes..I wanted a perfect fit though..and a winter project

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philpot · 05 December 2014, 17:17

I bought a few years ago a Gelert anti mozzie whatever it is called. It gives off a high pitched buzz which is hardly noticeable to adults although kids can hear it and it drives them mad, anyway, I have used it many times while fishing and it really works. The mozzies just move away, you can see the swarm all around and you sit in a 12' clearing but I have never been bitten while using it and the other good anti mozzie method is to light a church candle, easily bought and again they keep the little buggers away, I used to have one lit in my bivvy while carp fishing at night again never bitten.

If you want details of the Gelert thingy, I will dig it out this weekend.

I still think your awning is still brilliant though.

Phil

The Gurnard · 05 December 2014, 17:35

Hi Philpot... Im afraid the highland midge is a whole breed apart from a mozzi

They love candles as much as nuns... they swarm in millions and are attracted to carbon monoxide and heat. They are totally fearless because they know their lives only last a day or so..and they are definately deaf to all shouts of anger or pleas of mercy.

There is only one way to survive a midge attach.. avon skin so soft..eat your heart out ..dressing like terrorists is the only way

They come in all shapes and sizes on the west coast too..the east coast midge might be a bit tamer though ?

philpot · 05 December 2014, 18:01

Ah, a different sort of issue then, your awning is clearly the way forward.

Phil

kaman · 05 December 2014, 18:08

I concur the North West of Scotland midgie is one ruthless barsteward of a creature.
It's definitely the Vine Jones of the insect world!!
I've been bitten even with lashings of repellant on.
The only thing that works for me against this relentless foe is Autan with extra deet!

Gurnard what kinda fabric did you use for your awning??

The Gurnard · 05 December 2014, 18:27

This stuff is what I used Kaman...its the dogs danglers for light tents..you can get cheaper types too. The site also has the netting and zips

I phoned up and spoke with a lovely old dear.. gave her my card details.. and it was delivered to my house the next day.

To make it..I just took one piece at a time.. made the bit that goes over the door..used pins to hold short sides on.. took it off to the house and "tacked it with long stiches using a hand needle n thread.. tried it back in place on the car..if happy.. took it back indoors and used the machine to sew it..then repeated until I had the full thing done

Im going to sew up a tarp for the floor..then perhaps make in inner tent with an old sheet..just for round the inside of the tailgate door for sleeping at night.

Beware..sewing is addictive..it might turn us all into old wummin at sewing bees

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The Gurnard · 05 December 2014, 18:46

If you get a meter of netting it leaves enough to make the other essential Scottish sibbing accessory..just use an old wide brimmed bonnet to top it all off..specs are optional

kaman · 05 December 2014, 18:50

Cheers for that Gurnard.
I know the perils of being addicted to sewing.
Many years ago when shooting was my main hobby I spent many a winter night making cartridge belts, bags, lamping battery carrier and a crow hide!
It was all very therapeutic.

Siochair · 05 December 2014, 20:26

Loved the tailgate tent. Looks ideal.

I used to use a midge net like this one Argyll Midge Net with visor I found looking through the netting to be irritating after a while, it took the edge off being able to enjoy the scenery.

philpot · 05 December 2014, 20:38

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Originally Posted by kaman

Cheers for that Gurnard.
I know the perils of being addicted to sewing.
Many years ago when shooting was my main hobby I spent many a winter night making cartridge belts, bags, lamping battery carrier and a crow hide!
It was all very therapeutic.

Ditto plus side wings to an old fishing brolly. I can see a new section starting------------------SIB SOWING

Phil