Three carp brollies and brolly systems for day sessions and short overnighters, judged on waterproofing, frame and what comes in the bag.
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The Avid Revolve 60in Overnight Brolly gives you a 10,000mm canopy with sides and storm poles for under £100. Fox's EOS II Brolly System adds a full front with mozzie panels for overnights, and the Nash Scope OPS Recon Brolly is the premium pick for mobile anglers who want a short pack-down.
BudgetBest budget brolly
Avid
A 60in brolly with sides in 10,000mm fabric, with taped seams, a sealed bell cap and two storm poles and pegs in the box, at a budget price.
Mid-rangeBest brolly system for overnighters
FOX
A full brolly system with a two-way letterbox door, mesh, PVC and solid door panels, and a front that rolls back when the weather is kind.
PremiumBest premium brolly
Nash Tackle
A brolly for mobile anglers with a 10,000mm Aquasense cover, 8mm fibreglass ribs and a stainless wire bell cap to design out a common failure point.
Every price from £17.99 to £499.99, cheapest first. In stock at Total Fishing Tackle when we last checked.
A brolly is the quickest shelter you can put up on the bank: open it, peg it, and you're out of the rain while the rods go out. For mobile anglers and short overnighters it often replaces a bivvy altogether. These picks are judged on the listed waterproofing, frame and kit included, not on hands-on testing.
| Product | Price | Size / type | Hydrostatic head | Frame | Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox - 60" Brolly | £80.99 | 60in brolly | 2,000mm | Fibreglass | Two storm caps; storm poles not included |
| Sonik - Bank-Tek 60" Brolly | £79.99 | 60in brolly | 3,000mm | Fibreglass | Two 38in storm poles, T-pegs |
| Avid - Revolve 60in Overnight Brolly | £89.99 | 60in brolly with sides | 10,000mm | Fibreglass | Two storm poles, pegs, storage sleeve |
| Fox - EOS II Brolly System | £199.99 | Oval brolly system | 8,000mm | Steel | Door panels, storm poles, groundsheet |
| ESP - 58" Quickdraw Brolly with Mesh | £199.99 | 58in oval brolly | 5,000mm | 8.5mm fibreglass | Mozzy drape, mini groundsheet, 4 storm poles |
| Trakker - Tempest Brolly 100 | £229.99 | Open-front brolly | 10,000mm | External ribs | Tension strap, carry bag, T-pegs |
| Nash - Scope OPS Recon Brolly | £299.99 | Mobile brolly | 10,000mm | 8mm fibreglass | Removable mosquito mesh front |
A brolly is lighter and quicker to pitch, which suits day sessions, short overnighters and anglers who move swims to find fish. A bivvy gives more space, a full front and a groundsheet, and is better for long sessions and winter. A brolly system with a front panel sits in between.
The hydrostatic head (HH) tells you how much water pressure the fabric takes before it leaks. 2,000–3,000mm is fine for summer showers on a day session. For overnights, especially in autumn and winter, look for 8,000–10,000mm and taped seams, and a sealed bell cap at the centre where cheaper brollies tend to drip.
A 60in brolly is the standard for fitting a bedchair underneath. Oval and extended designs give more headroom and room at the sides for your kit, while smaller 45–50in brollies are for day fishing and keeping the rain off a chair.
Wind is the real test. Storm poles and plenty of pegging points stop the brolly lifting or turning inside out. Check whether storm poles are included, because on some cheaper models they're extra. Pitch with the back to the wind and peg everything.
An open-front brolly lets you watch the water. Infill panels or mesh fronts keep out rain and insects at night. Never use a gas stove or heater inside a brolly or any enclosed shelter, as carbon monoxide can kill. For what else to pack, see your first overnighter and our night fishing guide.
A 60in brolly is the usual size if you want to fit a bedchair underneath. Smaller 45–50in brollies are fine for day sessions in a chair.
Yes, plenty of anglers do, particularly in spring and summer. Choose a brolly with a good hydrostatic head, storm poles and ideally a front panel or mesh, and add a groundsheet if one isn't included.
For day sessions, 2,000–3,000mm keeps showers off. For overnights and wet weather, look for 8,000mm or more, with taped seams.
Pitch it with the back to the wind, use every pegging point and fit storm poles. Drive pegs in at an angle away from the brolly and check them before dark.
Cook outside or in a well-ventilated open front, never in an enclosed shelter. Gas stoves and heaters give off carbon monoxide, which can kill in a confined space, and they are also a fire risk.