ESP Quickdraw Brolly 52in

Alright lads, let's have a proper look at the ESP Quickdraw Brolly. This is the 52-inch model, a really compact shelter designed for the angler who likes to stay mobile and reactive on the bank. If you're mainly doing short sessions, day tickets, or quick overnighters and don't want the hassle of lugging a full bivvy, then this could be right up your street. It’s made to go up fast and keep you properly dry.

We have all been there – the sky looks a bit moody, but you just can’t be bothered with the weight and general faff of a full-on pram-hood shelter for just a few hours of fishing. That is precisely the problem the Quickdraw aims to solve. It provides a solid base of operations and proper cover from a sudden downpour or a sharp wind, without the bulk and lengthy setup time of bigger, more complex systems.

Picture a typical session after work: you have a limited window and want to maximise your time with rods in the water, not wrestling with your shelter. This is where a system like the Quickdraw really comes into its own. According to the product information we've seen, it’s a simple, quick-to-erect brolly. You can get it pegged down and be fishing in mere minutes, with a reliable roof over your head, your bedchair, and your tackle.

Looking at what’s included in the package, based on retailer listings, you seem to get a very complete set of kit. It’s not just the brolly itself. The whole bundle is said to contain the main brolly unit, a zip-on Mozzy Drape for those buggy summer nights, a mini groundsheet to keep your gear off the mud, four separate storm poles for extra stability, and eight pegs to pin it all down securely.

Let’s get into the key numbers, as they're what really matter when you’re loading up the barrow for a session. The complete package is listed with a total weight of 5.0kg, which is very manageable indeed. If you want to travel even lighter in good weather, the brolly on its own is said to be 3.7kg. A key feature for mobile anglers is the pack-down length of 132cm, a great size to slide into many quivers.

Two features really stand out from the supplied product data that are worth highlighting. First, that included Mozzy Drape, which is listed with a weight of 900g, is a fantastic bonus for summer and autumn fishing, keeping you bite-free as the light fades. Second is the fabric specification: a dark olive 210D material with a 5,000mm hydrostatic head rating. That suggests a good level of waterproofing for typical UK conditions.

Now for a very important point before we go any further. All the information we're discussing in this review is based on our research of publicly available online retailer specifications and product listings. At the time of writing, we were unable to find or confirm these details on the manufacturer’s own official website. It's always a good idea to double-check the specs with the seller before you part with your cash, just to be certain.

So, based on the available information, the ESP Quickdraw 52 looks to be a cracking, versatile shelter for the short-session specialist. It seems to tick a lot of the right boxes: it's listed as lightweight, compact, and comes with a comprehensive package of genuinely handy extras. In the rest of this review, we’ll dive deeper into those features, discuss who it's best suited for, and give you a final pre-purchase checklist.