| I was sat on the bank enjoying a days carp | | | | standard remote controlled boat. It was at that |
| fishing. The weather was good, the water was | | | | point I realised he must be baiting the fishing area |
| calm and the bite count was quite productive. | | | | using this device. |
| The pond is located in a large private, well hidden | | | | I've never come across this technique before and |
| area. There are generous coverings of lily pads | | | | was intrigued. I walked around to investigate and I |
| and other greenery. | | | | was impressed. It was a bait boat. You stock 2 |
| About 4 hours into the day, a chap had arrived | | | | channels in the top with bait. When you've taken |
| on the opposite bank. After tackling up and | | | | the boat to the area you intend to fish, you |
| before he cast for the first time, I saw him put | | | | simply open 2 flaps on the boat which releases |
| what looked like a remote controlled boat. | | | | the bait into the water. |
| My first thoughts were 'How can he think of | | | | Simple and marvellous idea. I am thinking of adding |
| playing with a remote controlled boat when | | | | this to my collection of carp tackle, although |
| fishing?' I was thinking how I could show my | | | | initially I was concerned about the noise level and |
| objections when he put this boat into the water. | | | | vibrations, but, after speaking to a few people |
| He steered it over the area he was about to fish. | | | | who uses these, they can be a very useful |
| The boat was very quiet, much quieter than the | | | | device. |