beach shelters

[southaussie]

Hi guys this one has probly been done before but here goes, i,m thinking of buying a beach shelter i like the idea of the pop up tent style ones Gellart i think (smaller when packed) but dont know if they will hold up to it i wouldnt fish every night but try and fish once a week on sand and shingle beaches. ive seen the ron thompson one it looks very sturdy but heavy and awkward, any help apreciated, dont spose anyone has one for sale?? ha ha

[red]

ive got the ron thonpsom one and it is heavy and awkward but when your sitting in it and theres a gale blowing its worth it . thankfully, ive only needed to use it a few times so cant give a proper review of it. also very handy when the sun is blaring. keeps ya in the shade and helps protect the bait from drying out too.
i think the ian golds might be a bit lighter and easier to transport but its a bit more expensive.

[Tony Fella]

Ian golds Igloo is the only shelter id recomend. only takes 1minute to put up very easy in strong winds. its only 99euro in tackle shops and worth every penny. iv had the ron thompson one its cheeper but more work to put up

[eric]

Ian golds Igloo is the only shelter id recomend. only takes 1minute to put up very easy in strong winds. its only 99euro in tackle shops and worth every penny. iv had the ron thompson one its cheeper but more work to put up

i wouldnt say that ive been on the beach fishing comps and and have always had my ron thompson erected in the same or less amount of time it took for the igloo people. dont get me wrong the igloo is a great piece of kit but for double the price it not that much better than the ron thompson. the ron thompson would be my preffered option purely based on the cost factor and the fact they;ve been proven to last

[bigsod]

Ian golds Igloo is the only shelter id recomend. only takes 1minute to put up very easy in strong winds. its only 99euro in tackle shops and worth every penny. iv had the ron thompson one its cheeper but more work to put up

i wouldnt say that ive been on the beach fishing comps and and have always had my ron thompson erected in the same or less amount of time it took for the igloo people. dont get me wrong the igloo is a great piece of kit but for double the price it not that much better than the ron thompson. the ron thompson would be my preffered option purely based on the cost factor and the fact they;ve been proven to last

Have to agree with Tony on this, its worth the extra few bob. The Igloo is easier to put up than the RT

[Tony Fella]

Ian golds Igloo is the only shelter id recomend. only takes 1minute to put up very easy in strong winds. its only 99euro in tackle shops and worth every penny. iv had the ron thompson one its cheeper but more work to put up

i wouldnt say that ive been on the beach fishing comps and and have always had my ron thompson erected in the same or less amount of time it took for the igloo people. dont get me wrong the igloo is a great piece of kit but for double the price it not that much better than the ron thompson. the ron thompson would be my preffered option purely based on the cost factor and the fact they;ve been proven to last

Tell that to alby last year on brittas and his RT decided to take flight while he was putting it up and got a fat slice on his head from it. In strong winds iv helped and seen 2 people put up there ron thompson shelters..and who says the igloo wont last as long as other brands? what have you bought from ian golds range that broke?

[red]

what have you bought from ian golds range that broke?

a leg lock kit for my tripod

[eric]

Ian golds Igloo is the only shelter id recomend. only takes 1minute to put up very easy in strong winds. its only 99euro in tackle shops and worth every penny. iv had the ron thompson one its cheeper but more work to put up

i wouldnt say that ive been on the beach fishing comps and and have always had my ron thompson erected in the same or less amount of time it took for the igloo people. dont get me wrong the igloo is a great piece of kit but for double the price it not that much better than the ron thompson. the ron thompson would be my preffered option purely based on the cost factor and the fact they;ve been proven to last

Tell that to alby last year on brittas and his RT decided to take flight while he was putting it up and got a fat slice on his head from it. In strong winds iv helped and seen 2 people put up there ron thompson shelters..and who says the igloo wont last as long as other brands? what have you bought from ian golds range that broke?

leg lock kit, ruler, rod holdall, cup on the ian golds tripod tripod, zips on two cooler bags and the screw fittings on the tripod. all i was saying is i know my ron thompson works, ive never had it fly off on me and ive set it up in some storm force wind. and its half the price of the igloo.

[Jayball10]

I use the Aldi one that was goin for 12euro . Had it down in Wexford last week when the winds were really strong. Mind you we did have to fill it with sand, bricks and tie a rope to it. Held grand! Even thinkin of moving in permanently


All jokes aside I will be purchasing the RT soon as a friend has one and its great.

[contender]

I too use the RT shelter and find it works well. Def worth the money. But from a pure TART side of things when its done and works no more, i will go for the Igloo

[Seaniebo]

I too use the RT shelter and find it works well. Def worth the money. But from a pure TART side of things when its done and works no more, i will go for the Igloo

Same as that!

[round_ourway]

I use my Ronnie Thompsie all the time. it takes no time to put up and holds in strong winds and great for keeping the baits cool on a sunny day...
I have seen the iglo and they look the business.. I wouldnt mind getting one myself when the RT gives up but I think that will be a long way away tbh

The best advice i can give you is to buy a garden trowel/ small hand shovel, it makes a hell of a difference rather than using your chopping board or hands in compacted wet sand

[stinkupuss]

Had my Don Johnson (Ron Thomson) for 10 years, still going strong though a little rust on the poles.

[shamieboy]

had a look at the ian golds igloo,not sure if its for me as i'm not really inuit.

[fisherman59]

hi first time posting just wondering what price rt shelters are as my john holden one finally gave up the ghost i know alot of the younger guys will be saying whats a john holden shelter

[eric]

hi first time posting just wondering what price rt shelters are as my john holden one finally gave up the ghost i know alot of the younger guys will be saying whats a john holden shelter

49.99 from veals

[kstaff]

70-80 eur in most Tackle shops here in Ireland.

[round_ourway]

£59 In Belfast Angling

[fisherman59]

thanks for all replies

[mann]

I been using the RT shelter for a few years now and its still in good nick so I cant fault them, I cant imagine the igloo would be much faster to erect but I do like his idea of adding the Velcro to hold the back up rod during a match,
I might put some Velcro on my RT shelter and hope I don’t bump into Ian at a match.. Else he might have me for copying his idea,

I was 2 pegs down from Ian at a Comp and I must have spent most of the comp watching this man at work - he really gets the job done in style,

Here’s the man himself

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X53EyySq4qM