Barrows & Transport

What kind of barrow suits carp fishing?

With a bivvy, bedchair, rod holdall, bait and carryalls to move, one trip on foot is not enough. A carp barrow gathers your whole setup into a single load and saves your back when the swim is a long way from the car park.

The number of wheels decides what kind of ground the barrow handles. A single-wheel barrow is narrow and nimble on tight paths and boardwalks, but you have to balance the load yourself. Two-wheel and multi-wheel barrows stand steady and spread the weight more evenly, so they suit heavy loads and soft ground. Wide pneumatic tyres roll better over sand and mud than narrow ones.

An electric barrow takes some of the effort off you with a motor. It earns its keep when the walk is long, the path climbs or you are carrying a lot of kit, for example on a weekend session.

Barrow accessories make transport tidier. A barrow bag gathers loose items, a cover keeps the load dry in the rain and straps stop everything shifting on a bumpy path. With a spare wheel and a spare battery, a puncture or a flat battery does not end the session before it starts.

Choose a barrow to match the amount of gear you carry, the ground at your usual venues and the space in your car. A folding barrow takes up less room in transport and storage, and a barrow that is quick to load gets you fishing sooner.