Daiwa Mission Overnighter Umbrella / Brolly / Shelter - MON2

Product Information

Verdict– We love it. A no nonsense carp fishing shelter that offers real value for money. Lightweight, yet robust, it’s the perfect companion for those doing regular overnighters who like to travel light. I went fishing last Saturday and it pored with rain and when I got home I had take outside to dry as it was still soaking wet anyway not bad apart from the pegs. They also add that extra little bit of space that could be handy for something like a bivvy table or a bivvy heater if the conditions are cold. The best weather for carp fishing, however, may also be conducive to using a brolly system as a mixture of rain, and at times, high temperatures will certainly need you under some cover at points during your session. The canopy of the shelter is constructed from PU-coated nylon, which has been treated to increase its durability and extend its lifespan.

So now we know what features to look out for in the best fishing day shelter, what are the pros and cons of using them. The pros and cons of fishing day shelters ProsVerdict – A firm favourite out on the banks, the Trakker Specimen Brolly is truly versatile and adaptable. It stands up well to the elements and is extremely easy to use. Highly rated.

The Daiwa Mission provides extended storm sides to help protect against heavy winds and horizontal rain. You also benefit from groundsheet protection which is handy if you want a dry surface available to you before you stow your gear. Verdict– For us, the Crossfire sits somewhere between the Aqualite and the Armo. It’s perhaps more sturdy than the Aqualite, but not as nimble or as fast to set up, yet on the other hand, it’s not as cumbersome as the Armo. As such, it’s ideal for the overnight or short stay angler who wants that extra protection but without all the extra weight! As to why you should choose a brolly system over other solutions? Well, in comparison to a bivvy it is much lighter whilst giving many of the same benefits.Easy travelling, summertime comfort, and the compact footprint that grants you access to secluded, rewarding swims. For mission-focused anglers who've heard the voice of the waters, thr Daiwa Mission Overnighter Brolly is the only short stay shelter you'll ever need. The Strongbow is capable of withstanding gale force winds and monsoon like storms. The skin is heavy-duty for long term waterproofing and durability. It also features zip-able panels to expose mosquito windows, a rear mesh vent to enhance airflow, a storm window and a removable groundsheet. Some anglers look for price and value as the main factor when looking for the best fishing day shelter. If this is you then look no further than this great offering from a brand called Kingcarp. In a market flooded with cheap bivvies, the Nash H-Gun Strongbow is a serious contender. OK, it’s never going to trouble its established big brothers like the Titan, but for those just getting into the sport or for those on a tight budget, the Strongbow is the perfect choice. Structured like a traditional fishing umbrella, the sides are useful. This helps if you’re fishing in windy conditions, or you need extra protection from the sun.

As a general rule of thumb, the higher the ‘mm’ rating, the more waterproof the brolly. It’s also worth mentioning that you don’t want to be sitting or putting your gear on wet ground. A groundsheet keeps everything under the brolly nice, dry and protects against rising damp. There are 4 ribs that make up the frame of this brolly system which makes it sturdy and rigid and there is an option that allows you to change the doors from clear PVC, a solid Khaki door, or just the mozzy mesh. One of the key features (other than price) that sets this day shelter apart from the competition is its weight. There are various extras you can get (many of which come as standard) with oval brollies including groundsheets, front panels with windows and roll up and removable doors, and even full winter wraps. All these extras only add to the versatility of the oval brolly and allow the angler to simply take the extras required to cater for the conditions at hand.

Key Features

One of the features that set the shelter apart from those similar to it, is the storm peak. This adds additional protection from rain if you are sittting in your fishing chair with all your gear around you under the shelter. Some anglers may prefer to keep this fitted, which is useful if setting up your umbrella over wet ground. This proved to be easy using the telescopic alloy storm rods. It took me around 5 minutes.

The Daiwa Mission Overnighter comes complete with Second storm caps which are positioned at the sides for greater application of shorter storm rods of the users choice. Additionally, advancements with the old internal brolly design by Aqua and Trakker saw the framework moved to the outside of the shelter, which increased space and improved the stability. As such, there are now a whole host of brolly style bivvies to choose from, but more on those later. We found that the Fox R-series brolly system is a really solid, well thought-out, and well-built fishing shelter and is a great all-rounder. The best brolly system will have several important features. First of all (and it should be obvious) you want your brolly to be waterproof. Features such as taped seams and drainage systems ensure that it stays watertight. Two telescopic poles serve structural purposes as well, acting firstly as a rear pole that slots into place at either peak or base.

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Two strong storm rods are also supplied for fitting to the front of the canopy as shown in the above image. The compact nature of the fishing shelter makes it slim enough to easily fit in your rod holdall with plenty of room spare for landing net handles and such. We are avid fans of the original Fox easy shelter that served us on many carp fishing sessions across the years.