Up to now I've been using a friends spare net and although I've had very little need for it! I really should get one of my own. Is there anything wrong with the cheaper ones eg NGT
or is there a real benefit to spending more ?
Also the above is a 2 piece handle which obviously makes transport etc easier but does it weaken\affect the use much compared to a 1 piece ?
or is there a real benefit to spending more ?
Also the above is a 2 piece handle which obviously makes transport etc easier but does it weaken\affect the use much compared to a 1 piece ?
In reply to Post #1
The cheap ones will do the job, but in terms of build quality they're not fantastic, particularly the spreader block is the most likely area to break on the cheaper nets. They can end up being false economy if you end up forking out on a better net 6 months later.
You don't need to spend the earth - a lot of the mid-range nets are decent, for around £50-60. Ive got a JRC net which I bought second hand for around £25 and an old nash one I paid similar for, again second hand. Both are still going strong after a lot of use. A good handle, spreader block, and arms are crucial - the net itself can always be replaced if it gets damaged
Phil
The cheap ones will do the job, but in terms of build quality they're not fantastic, particularly the spreader block is the most likely area to break on the cheaper nets. They can end up being false economy if you end up forking out on a better net 6 months later.
You don't need to spend the earth - a lot of the mid-range nets are decent, for around £50-60. Ive got a JRC net which I bought second hand for around £25 and an old nash one I paid similar for, again second hand. Both are still going strong after a lot of use. A good handle, spreader block, and arms are crucial - the net itself can always be replaced if it gets damaged
Phil
In reply to Post #1
Some are ok but the ngt ones are crap, and Tbh a reasonable quality net is only a few quid dearer .
Some are ok but the ngt ones are crap, and Tbh a reasonable quality net is only a few quid dearer .
In reply to Post #1
Stay well away from NGT....It's only when things break that you inspect why it broke and when you see what could have been done differently it's then that you realise why it was cheap in the first place.
As regards landing nets I've never gone wrong with my trusted JRC and Chub, however I've not yet used my dymag which is available to anyone to purchase at £1,250 plus £350 postage.....
Stay well away from NGT....It's only when things break that you inspect why it broke and when you see what could have been done differently it's then that you realise why it was cheap in the first place.
As regards landing nets I've never gone wrong with my trusted JRC and Chub, however I've not yet used my dymag which is available to anyone to purchase at £1,250 plus £350 postage.....
In reply to Post #1
The JRC ones used to be good for the money, I have a couple of the 'Stealths' (I think that's what they're called?) not sure what their prices are like now
The JRC ones used to be good for the money, I have a couple of the 'Stealths' (I think that's what they're called?) not sure what their prices are like now
My brother used to have a prologic net and for the money I was impressed by how good it was. Have a look at their range.
I've got a Saber 2 piece carbon one which cost me £45 delivered and I'm pretty happy with it so far. Easy to setup/take apart, nice and light plus the spreader block seems pretty good quality.
Only time will tell but 10 months in and definitely can't complain considering the cost
Only time will tell but 10 months in and definitely can't complain considering the cost
In reply to Post #1
My suggestion would be the 50 quid mark checkout the good quality and reliable FOX - EOS LANDING NETs
this 46" is a bargain IMHO remember you can net a little fish in a big net but you will struggle with a big fish in a little net ...........AND buy cheap buy twice !!
LINKY POO
My suggestion would be the 50 quid mark checkout the good quality and reliable FOX - EOS LANDING NETs
this 46" is a bargain IMHO remember you can net a little fish in a big net but you will struggle with a big fish in a little net ...........AND buy cheap buy twice !!
LINKY POO
In reply to Post #5
I have the JRC Stealth X Lite 2 Piece. Bought this as its fits nicely into my Scopes hold-all. £62 on Ebay.
I have the JRC Stealth X Lite 2 Piece. Bought this as its fits nicely into my Scopes hold-all. £62 on Ebay.
In reply to Post #1
I bought a cheap 2-piece handle Cygnet net. I prefer it to my “good one” that cost more than twice a much!
I bought a cheap 2-piece handle Cygnet net. I prefer it to my “good one” that cost more than twice a much!
In reply to Post #1
I've got a cheap saber 42" landing net with a 2 piece handle. It was about £30. I'm using it since 2018 and it's still rocking. And I've landed fish up to 60pound mark with it.
I've got a cheap saber 42" landing net with a 2 piece handle. It was about £30. I'm using it since 2018 and it's still rocking. And I've landed fish up to 60pound mark with it.
In reply to Post #1
I supply NGT landing nets at my lake, although mine have a metal spreader block and telescopic handle. In over five years I've had one breakage.
The ones I purchased have been excellent value for money.
I supply NGT landing nets at my lake, although mine have a metal spreader block and telescopic handle. In over five years I've had one breakage.
The ones I purchased have been excellent value for money.
Thanks for the feedback, think I'll look for something other than the NGT
JRC Stealth looks a popular choice, gutted though as had seen one for sale locally(ish) for £25 but didn't follow it up and now gone. Saber is also a contender, presumably the carbon handle versions are a worthwhile upgrade.
JRC Stealth looks a popular choice, gutted though as had seen one for sale locally(ish) for £25 but didn't follow it up and now gone. Saber is also a contender, presumably the carbon handle versions are a worthwhile upgrade.
In reply to Post #13
Another one for the saber nets. Ive been using one for the best part of two years without any issues.
Another one for the saber nets. Ive been using one for the best part of two years without any issues.
In reply to Post #14
Me too - light, strong and durable
Me too - light, strong and durable
Looks like Saber is the favourite 
In reply to Post #1
As mentioned before by Oldgeezer, the Fox Eos 42 inch is a great net. It has an aluminium spreader block. My son has the 46 inch one. Angling Direct Re selling the 42 inch one for £44 at the moment down from £55.
As mentioned before by Oldgeezer, the Fox Eos 42 inch is a great net. It has an aluminium spreader block. My son has the 46 inch one. Angling Direct Re selling the 42 inch one for £44 at the moment down from £55.
In reply to Post #17
thats good news at the time I posted it was out of stock
6ft one piece matt black carbon handle
Die-cast Aluminium spreader block
Shallow 70cm soft mesh
Supplied with net bag
I just checked and your right they got some of the 42" in stock now its a top quality worth the little bit extra IMHO
Angling Direct Re selling the 42 inch one for £44 inc free delivery at the moment down from £55. 
thats good news at the time I posted it was out of stock
6ft one piece matt black carbon handle
Die-cast Aluminium spreader block
Shallow 70cm soft mesh
Supplied with net bag
I just checked and your right they got some of the 42" in stock now its a top quality worth the little bit extra IMHO
Angling Direct Re selling the 42 inch one for £44 inc free delivery at the moment down from £55.
In reply to Post #16
I have just taken delivery of the Saber net and it's a lot of net for the money.
I paid £47.45 from this seller with stink bag.
I have just taken delivery of the Saber net and it's a lot of net for the money.
I paid £47.45 from this seller with stink bag.
In reply to Post #8
I have the fox warrior landing net in gerrys linkypoo must of had it around 15 yrs used for both pike and carp been a really good net I have changed the net once
I have the fox warrior landing net in gerrys linkypoo must of had it around 15 yrs used for both pike and carp been a really good net I have changed the net once
In reply to Post #20
Recently I was in the process of building a new net from ‘bits' of old ones that I have.....
By coincidence I saw an advert for a sale at I think Fishing republic. I bought a 36” net, as in mesh arms and spreader block for £8.50. !! The brand is westlake pro.
the plan was to use the net mesh and bin the rest....However it is a perfectly decent net and with an extending Gardner handle is now my first choice barbel net. It was also available in 42”.
Only issue was a loose metal sleeve on the end of one arm; fixed with a smear of epoxy.
Amazing value.
Recently I was in the process of building a new net from ‘bits' of old ones that I have.....
By coincidence I saw an advert for a sale at I think Fishing republic. I bought a 36” net, as in mesh arms and spreader block for £8.50. !! The brand is westlake pro.
the plan was to use the net mesh and bin the rest....However it is a perfectly decent net and with an extending Gardner handle is now my first choice barbel net. It was also available in 42”.
Only issue was a loose metal sleeve on the end of one arm; fixed with a smear of epoxy.
Amazing value.
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