WESTLAKE POP UP DAY SHELTER

[@leeryan5667]

Fella, Many thanks for this I set it up initially in the living room and when I couldnt close it I thought it was there to stay....

[@MaffTUK]

I know exactly how you felt, and your very welcome Lee 👍

[@LeeBrindle]

Possibly the most informative video I've ever watched, thanks for this

[@MaffTUK]

Thank you Lee, glad you found it useful 👍

[@alanbond748]

Goodmorning Matt, quick update on the west lake shelter. I’ve used it in horrendous wind and rain and have found by using my two Nash Titan hide storm poles with the round fitments on the front it’s amazingly ridged and keeps out all weathers . Can see it being a main stay for ages to come 👍. Thank you again for informative and non biased videos and all the time you take to entertain us all . Kinder regards Alan

[@MaffTUK]

Hi Alan Thank you for your great comment its good to see many positives coming from this shelter and maybe a few tweaks to make it better, some folk are just too quick to bad press something that in actual fact works just fine, im glad i got mine, regards Matt

[@timdolan2487]

Thank you very much I have just done the same in my front room got it up ok couldn't get it back down but thanks to you and your video all is good now.

[@MaffTUK]

Perfect Tim that's exactly why its there, proper head scratcher isn't it, cant believe there are no instructions with it, thank you for your comment

[@darrenzerk1]

I struggled with this shelter every time I took it with me to the point, I didn't want to take it out with me anymore. Thanks for this awesome video

[@MaffTUK]

Great comment, I know exactly what you mean, hence this short video, thank you for taking the time to comment. And I'm glad it helped. Regards matt.

[@RAG54fishing]

Excellent..I've got a westlake day shelter different to that one and it's a nightmare to put down..I should have bought your kind.

[@MaffTUK]

used it a few times now, i find it quite good and fit for purpose, kind regards, matt, and a happy new year to you

[@alanbond748]

Very informative video Maff . I’ve just had a total hip replacement which has gone fantastically well. Was so tempted in the ease and speed I had one delivered this morning and to say I’m impressed is an understatement. As you so rightly said with a modicum of common sense on when and where to use it with the quality it will last for years . Horses for courses as they say . I’ve just popped it up and with your kind assistance popped it away with no bother literally in minutes . Great addition to my armoury especially initially when I return to the bank 👍Take care and stay safe . 👍👍

[@MaffTUK]

Firstly good news your hip replacement went well and I'm well chuffed you found this vid helpful Alan which is exactly why i did this short heads up..... I too was supersized at the quality of the material.... thank you for the great comment. regards Matt👍

[@agreenslade7900]

Brilliant, your a life saver, figured the leg bend but couldn't do the top. Thanks

[@MaffTUK]

your welcome 😁

[@julianhumphrey4843]

Great video, having just returned to carp fishing after a very long break from it and only doing day sessions im very tempted with this, looks to be plenty of room for me and my wife

[@MaffTUK]

@julianhumphrey4843 might be a bit small for two and gear to be honest you may need to look for one with flatter sides. Regards matt

[@MRT.1977]

Great video 👍👍 I bought one 2 weeks ago for day fishing. Its 100% waterproof and when pegged out correctly its strong and fine in bad weather. As for putting it down, it took 30 mins initially. However, once I found an old video on youtube it was fine. Once it been opened and closed a number of times it folds away fine. Handy to keep in car if the weather changes whilst fishing 👍👍👍👍

[@MaffTUK]

Cheers for the info, im really surprised they don't give any instructions on how to dismantle it. Also good to hear it can take a bit of a knock too, thanks for the heads up 👍

[@MRT.1977]

​@MaffTUK hi, there must be a fault with the mechanism. Just put mine up in the garden and it will not collapse. Tried for 2 hrs now, I think the springs in the mechanism are faulty 😡😡😡. Worked fine before.

[@MaffTUK]

@@MRT.1977 send the bugger Back and tell them its not fit for purpose hopefully you will either get it replaced or money refunded, don't let anyone fob you off with a 6 month warranty out of date rubbish, "Not fit for purpose" is the key

[@AJSpinDrift]

Garden's looking nice Maff! Great to see these kinds of vids again.

[@MaffTUK]

Hi spinny hope your well mate, yes i havnt done that sort of thing for a while for sure 👍👍

[@squatchlesquatch9356]

I have an older version with integrated groundsheet and it does feel like it could easily break when taking it down and it’s also prone to three of the shorter upper supports just popping out of where they’re seated

[@MaffTUK]

Hi There thank you for the heads up, luckily ive not had any issues thus far, regards Matt

[@alanwilliams-i5b]

Cheers mate glad you’re on KZbin made my day a lot easier 😂

[@MaffTUK]

Brilliant, thank you for taking the time to say that as that was the reason for the video to help others. regards Matt

[@jasonrenshaw9010]

I saw your video and thought it looked great, so bought one as well! Yet to try it out though. Tight lines.

[@MaffTUK]

I hope it works out for you Jason regards Matt

[@robertellison4049]

Thanks for the Visio, really helpfull

[@MaffTUK]

You're welcome Robert, regards Matt

[@denishartigan5799]

Yeah brought one few years back ‘ brilliant bit of kit for the money ‘ they did a two man with built in ground sheet ‘ hard to find now Recommended as day session very quick put and take down 🎣👍

[@MaffTUK]

Thanks for the comment Denis, regards Matt👍

[@kenwarburton2578]

I don't have one of these, but a very useful video to anyone that has got one. Maff, you made a great job of the garden by the way! You said you had been busy at home, and it can be seen in this video. Well done pal.

[@dubvibes731]

My garden looks like a55 but my tempest is pukka

[@MaffTUK]

I genuinely could not figure out how to take this thing down and i thought i cant be the only one hence the short vid... still a bit to do on the garden especially washing off the winter mess but thank you 👍

[@MaffTUK]

@@dubvibes731 LOL

[@ALEKSandra84]

You saved me, THANK YOUUUUUUU 🫶

[@MaffTUK]

I know how you feel ......and your welcome, regards Matt

[@samc705]

Always helpful and informative, nice one Maff. Bloody nice T shirt too mate !!!

[@MaffTUK]

Hi Sam, I genuinely could not figure out how to take this thing down and i thought im 100% not the only one hence the short vid ..... Glad you like the T shirt .. Time team is Back!

[@davidmartin5506]

What a great bloke. Thanks for perfect advice.

[@MaffTUK]

Thank you Dave👍👍

[@kevinlewis-i7p]

hi mat i bought one these a while ago used it for first time last week did the job ok but on mine the centre pin does not come down so the front was a bit floppy seems to be stuck ha it to long before used it so can only use it on dry days

[@MaffTUK]

Oh Dear, I hope you took it back or sent it back to where you got it from, if you class it as "not fit for purpose" they have to replace it. if you need any more help on how to return it or what to say let me know if i can help i will but please note I have nothing to do with the company that sold it, I will just help if I can kind regards Matt

[@jaysparks8041]

Great video, always find it difficult what type of cover to take day fishing, especially when the weather turns suddenly.

[@MaffTUK]

Yeh I know exactly what your saying Jay which is why when i seen the chap across the lake with this thing i was intrigued and wanted to try one ....although i went into panic mode when i could not figure out how to take it down LOL

[@GlenHarrison-e8f]

Awesome help see wot u mean about it might break but once it goes folds great thanks

[@MaffTUK]

your welcome Glen 👍

[@kevshouse2]

Would be good to see a vid on the amount of room inside with chair n equipment 😊

[@waynesudama111]

Nice vid. Fishing Republic are selling this for £59. Deffo gonna buy it now

[@MaffTUK]

used in anger now must admit no issues perfect for the day session 👍

[@christianbetteridge3]

thanks mate I would never have shut this damn shelter !

[@MaffTUK]

I know how you felt ..... glad i could help, regards Matt👍

[@Andyfishing23]

Hi, Maff. New subscriber here! Great video and looks like a great shelter. Have you seen the Korum day shelter lite? I was wondering how this compares as it looks very similar. Cheers, Andy 👍

[@MaffTUK]

Hi Andy firstly thank you 😁. I did check out various other shelters at the time but the Fishing Republic website (which is basically "Go Outdoors") had a huge discount offer which made it just over £50. so I went with that. Its hard to compare with others as i haven't used or seen the them in the flesh so to speak, but i can say i am happy with this shelter and i have no real issues with it. kind regards Matt

[@Andyfishing23]

@@MaffTUK Thank you for your reply 👍🎣

[@stephenbuckham9964]

That looks really good and easy to carry on a bike. Have you got new fishing videos in the pipe line

[@MaffTUK]

Yes Stephen ive got two that need to be uploaded and im away again this weekend recording another one and yes i guess you could bike this one 👍

[@stephenbuckham9964]

@@MaffTUK Brilliant ill watch out for them

[@duncansimpson9999]

Great popup mine is a similar one but not as good but does the job.😊😊😊

[@MaffTUK]

Exactly they dont need all the whistles and bells, they just need to keep the rain off 👍

[@duncansimpson9999]

Hi, after being in and out of hospital I hope to be able to get fishing soon and I can't wait to go to Clearwater. If I see you there I will come and shake your hand. All the best. Duncan 👍👍👍

[@darrenzerk1]

Best video on KZbin

[@MaffTUK]

Thank you for the vote of confidence Darren LOL kind regards Matt

[@heski3361]

Good see you Maff! You and the lads laughter is missed greatly on KZbin !

[@MaffTUK]

we certainly need to be out more enjoying life for sure 👍

[@spencergrundy9069]

Its great to see you again

[@MaffTUK]

cheers bud 👍

[@spencergrundy9069]

Where have you been all this time?

[@MaffTUK]

@@spencergrundy9069 same old excuse work work work but ive been out with the rods a lot recently got some editing to finish and should have a couple of vids out very very soon spence, regards Matt

[@FrancisHill-q5z]

Iv got given this shelter and this one dont stay up we have to wedge a block in the top its a shame as its a nice shelter so sticking with my fox easy shelter

[@MaffTUK]

Well I don't blame you, Francis i would too, this Video was a heads up for folk like me whom had no idea how to collapse the bugger, ... now nearly 10,000 folk know how too, and that's can only be a good thing 👍shame yours didn't work buddy.

[@willie261984]

You can also squeeze the two domes together in the middle of the shelter

[@MaffTUK]

You no what Will' I tried that.... thats how i though i could get it to go down but for the life of me i could not get them to squeeze together, although i will try that again 👍

[@pappadonsfishingtrips2709]

Great guy

[@MaffTUK]

Thank you 👍👍

[@CarpBites]

Good video maff

[@MaffTUK]

Eh Up buddy looking forward to this years bloggers? ...... I presume your going?... your sticker on my water bottle gets more air time than i do LOL.... cheers and hopefully see you soon

[@CarpBites]

@MaffTUK yes I'll be there, looking forward to catching up. 👍

[@Mohdock]

Looks like it would be easier to pack away, sat down on your lap.

[@MaffTUK]

You could probably be right Moh', The next time i use it i will try that, and let you know 👍

[@chrisc1315]

A biiger bag would have been better ,bloody nightmare getting back in the bag

[@MaffTUK]

yep bigger bag would have been better for sure

[@Justjad007]

Looks like it would last about a fishing trip or possibly 2...

[@MaffTUK]

I replied to this before but it doesn't seem to have stayed up ... I think i said something like "Yes your probably right and if it doesn't last then i can do another vid slagging it to death" 😁

[@CiscoKid66]

I've had mine about 12 months, maybe 30 trips. Still going strong.

[@MRT.1977]

It's not bad at all, waterproof and strong when pegged properly.

[@MaffTUK]

@@CiscoKid66 That's really good to hear thank you

[@MaffTUK]

@@CiscoKid66 Thats good news bud thank you

[@sunshinechild-sv9kc]

ive seen about 15 of these burnt on one fishery about 17 years ago when every nody was buying the pop up bivvys i hope they have moved on since then

[@MaffTUK]

Well you probably figured out this wasn't a selling or advert video ......more of a heads up! how to!..... just goes to show how times have changed as were not even allowed BBQs now on some fisheries let alone a mass day shelter "burning man" celebration. I think things have moved on but again they are not squadie proof, and care must be taken..... Thank you for your comment kind regards Matt