Set the alarm for 11:29 p.m.

Web alarm clock for 11:29 p.m.

As you hand over the job of laying out the nets for the night’s fishing, set an alarm for 11:29 pm so the next person knows exactly when to begin. That leaves enough time to explain the planned stretch of water, check the floats and weights, and point out where the banca should be positioned before 12:00 am.

Because the handover may happen beside quiet water or over the sound of an engine and moving gear, match the alarm tone to the surroundings. A soft chime can mark the moment without carrying across the shore, while a persistent sound is more suitable if the person taking over could be busy with rope or nets. Test the volume where the phone will actually sit. Keep this alarm page running and the phone awake; otherwise, the alarm may not sound and the nets could be laid later than planned.

Before leaving the night fishing setup to the next person, use the remaining evening to prepare for your next task on the same calendar day. Put away any gear you still need to carry, note where the spare net is stored, and allow a few minutes for the walk back from the landing area. Since midnight changes the date, label any written note clearly if it refers to tonight’s catch or tomorrow’s return.