The frames of these shelters make up the main bulk, but don’t forget that added extras like groundsheets and storm poles soon add up.

Whether it’s a bit bright, or more likely a bit dark and gloomy, this day shelter should have you covered, literally. At over 2 metres long you’ll have plenty of room to keep the important things dry. And provided that you stay sat down, you’ll be kept firmly under cover. The dome shape gives really decent wind protection from the sides, so if its rainy and windy you aren’t going to get wet. The included groundsheet prevents water soaking into things from below, especially useful if there has been a bit of a deluge. We are avid fans of the original Fox easy shelter that served us on many carp fishing sessions across the years. A two-rib shelter can often be set up faster than you can fully assemble a brolly system. Fox R Series brolly If you want to become a more mobile angler, one of the biggest weight savings you can make is in ditching your luxury bivvy for a slimmed-down shelter. 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.The extended side skirts allow for extra protection from the elements in particularly bad conditions. The 190T polyester fabric will keep the rain off you whilst the PVC viewing panels allow you to still see what's going on in your swim whilst you remain fully protected from the elements. Two telescopic poles serve structural purposes as well, acting firstly as a rear pole that slots into place at either peak or base.

The frame of the shelter comes already set up, so you don't have to spend time assembling poles and threading them through the tent's fabric. As fishing day shelters go, this is a pretty solid choice. As with some of our other offerings, this day shelter comes ready equipped with both guy lines and pegs, to keep it exactly where it belongs, on the bank and not in your swim. The pole on this fishing shelter system is not removeable, but it is adjustable, so you can get the tilt on the shelter just right to avoid rain or shield your eyes from the sun. A key area that can fail on umbrellas are the seams, fortunately Michigan have given them tape reinforcement to prevent water ingress and annoying drips. The ground spike and high side walls will ensure it is secure and dry even in strong winds. 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.

A detachable groundsheet is always a good feature in a fishing day shelter and the one provided here is of good quality. 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 figure relates to the height of a column of water that can be placed on the fabric before it leaks – so a 10,000mm hydrostatic head is better than a 5,000mm one.

When extended fully, this bar offers increased rigidity throughout the shelter's interior space by providing extra tension all around its perimeter. Anglers looking for a lightweight, umbrella-type shelter that could be used overnight on warmer evenings. 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. The Shelter is supplied in a spacious bag and comes with two lightweight aluminium tension rods for added support.Bear in mind that other factors, including taped seams and the fabric’s coating, also come into play with waterproofing. This day shelter has a few clever features that make it really stand out. If you like, you can just use it as a standard fishing umbrella. Now if you’ve ever used one, you’ll have probably found that the pole gets in the way. With this clever system, you can get your shelter set up, then remove the pole completely. The structural integrity and wind protection is provided by two storm poles and side panels. This day shelter is lightweight and comes with its own slimline carry case that should easily stuff into a rod holdall or fishing trolley. 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. 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 Pros

If your aim is to cut down the size and heft of your kit, then pay close attention to the weight of the shelter you’re considering. A term often bandied about when it comes to shelters, the hydrostatic head rating of a bivvy relates to waterproofing. The Korum Day Shelter Lite is smaller and lighter than previous versions, weighing in at just 3.8kg. The Daiwa Mission is a traditional oval brolly type day shelter with plenty of features that really set it apart from other models in the crowd. The benefit of this shape of shelter is there is plenty of room to fit your bedchair, lengthways under the whole umbrella.The doors on this shelter have 2-way zips that enable you to create a letterbox type opening that protects and allows for good ventilation at the same time. One final, added bonus is the two-rod retention straps, which will securely house your rod whilst you rebait or adjust your rig.