Due to a new water rules I need a update hooking mat with sides
I know there are loads out there now but looking for one which packs down small and good quailty
I know there are loads out there now but looking for one which packs down small and good quailty
In reply to Post #1
I use the Korum Transition Folding Mat, good construction and packs down small. The sides are a good height and nicely padded too so you can use it as a larger flat mat should you ever need to (sides up it's just under 1m long, which some waters want, but sides down makes it about 1.3m)
I use the Korum Transition Folding Mat, good construction and packs down small. The sides are a good height and nicely padded too so you can use it as a larger flat mat should you ever need to (sides up it's just under 1m long, which some waters want, but sides down makes it about 1.3m)
In reply to Post #1
Esp quickdraw or one of the pop up ones like the fox easy mat will be your best shout for pack up size
Esp quickdraw or one of the pop up ones like the fox easy mat will be your best shout for pack up size
I've got the Fox easy mat. It's great for pack down and set up. But I wish the ends weren't as high. You really have to lift the fish up to get them out of the shot. Which I don't like doing.
In reply to Post #1
Funnily enough I've got to do the same.
So far my searching has found the Korda basix one which looks pretty good, cheap and looks like it's reasonably compact - I like the idea of storing stuff in it because it zips up
Funnily enough I've got to do the same.
So far my searching has found the Korda basix one which looks pretty good, cheap and looks like it's reasonably compact - I like the idea of storing stuff in it because it zips up
In reply to Post #5
I bought the Korda basix one, great mate and very well made, has sides and zips up like a bag type thing.
I bought the Korda basix one, great mate and very well made, has sides and zips up like a bag type thing.
In reply to Post #4
I have the fox easy mat, its fine for fish safety. It folds up easy enough and packs away ok and no problem on a barrow but if im travelling light i put the rucky straps through the handles and just leave it to dangle.
It might look a bit daft but it doesnt swing around and feel weird when im walking.
I have the fox easy mat, its fine for fish safety. It folds up easy enough and packs away ok and no problem on a barrow but if im travelling light i put the rucky straps through the handles and just leave it to dangle.
It might look a bit daft but it doesnt swing around and feel weird when im walking.
In reply to Post #6
Decent thanks 👍👍.
Decent thanks 👍👍.
In reply to Post #1
Avid captive cot is another good option.
Avid captive cot is another good option.
Mate has the Korda basix one, not sure the sides are high enough personally.
I have a xl easy mat, it is rather large. Makes a mat shot of a 30 look laughable.
I have a xl easy mat, it is rather large. Makes a mat shot of a 30 look laughable.
In reply to Post #1
I use the tracker crib,
https://youtu.be/ZsLuH3mI-UM
Oops sorry just seen you want a small pack down size, the trakker isn't the one then
I use the tracker crib,
https://youtu.be/ZsLuH3mI-UM
Oops sorry just seen you want a small pack down size, the trakker isn't the one then
In reply to Post #8
Advanta protector quick mat has fish cover and kneeling sheet also two pegging points comes in bag very light it's like the fox easy mat but a lot cheaper
Advanta protector quick mat has fish cover and kneeling sheet also two pegging points comes in bag very light it's like the fox easy mat but a lot cheaper
In reply to Post #1
Saber Everlevel carp crib . . .V light for a cradle and a decent (without being ridiculous) size . . .packs down like a v small lightweight day chair . . .
Saber Everlevel carp crib . . .V light for a cradle and a decent (without being ridiculous) size . . .packs down like a v small lightweight day chair . . .
In reply to Post #1
Cotswold Aquarius have just released a new matt with sides...Roll up carp cradle mat.
Cotswold Aquarius have just released a new matt with sides...Roll up carp cradle mat.
In reply to Post #13
Thanks , got some researching to do
First one I came across was the wychwood walled mat but looks quite chunky when folded up
Thanks , got some researching to do
First one I came across was the wychwood walled mat but looks quite chunky when folded up
In reply to Post #14
Ya £115 for the same design as the esp absolute rip off
Ya £115 for the same design as the esp absolute rip off
In reply to Post #16
Yeah almost the same
Quite like look of the prologic Inspire mat
Yeah almost the same
Quite like look of the prologic Inspire mat
In reply to Post #17
The chub xtra protection mat is very good,if you can find one
The chub xtra protection mat is very good,if you can find one
In reply to Post #18
Had one for a few years now. Very good mat and folds down nicely.
Had one for a few years now. Very good mat and folds down nicely.
In reply to Post #19
Narrowed it down to
Prologic inspire unhooking mat -
Wychwood walled mat
Fox carp master deluxe
All look pretty similar but undecided which one to go for
Narrowed it down to
Prologic inspire unhooking mat -
Wychwood walled mat
Fox carp master deluxe
All look pretty similar but undecided which one to go for
In reply to Post #20
Unless they have changed how the mat part folds on the fox one I wouldn't bother.They did not fold up very compact at all when I had one
Unless they have changed how the mat part folds on the fox one I wouldn't bother.They did not fold up very compact at all when I had one
I'm tempted to try the Wychwood walled mat. I like that the mat can be used separately from the walled sides. And the fact the whole bottom of the walled section is mesh so will drain quickly.
I have a Trakker sanctuary I think and the little drain holes are useless! Bloody big too when packed up.
I have a Trakker sanctuary I think and the little drain holes are useless! Bloody big too when packed up.
In reply to Post #16
94 quid for the smaller CA one and it's marginally big than the ESP larger one.
Looks a lot better, bit lighter.
Hopefully I will have a fish on it tomorrow.
94 quid for the smaller CA one and it's marginally big than the ESP larger one.
Looks a lot better, bit lighter.
Hopefully I will have a fish on it tomorrow.
In reply to Post #1
I've just ordered the Corus one. Decent video on line. Worth a look.
I've just ordered the Corus one. Decent video on line. Worth a look.
In reply to Post #24
Just had a view, it looks decent actually ,how much did you oay?
I was just about settled on the wychwood one
Just had a view, it looks decent actually ,how much did you oay?
I was just about settled on the wychwood one
In reply to Post #25
£69.95,it does look good 👍
£69.95,it does look good 👍
In reply to Post #25
good luck with those Gravier type mats . . unless they're properly sealed the water eventually gets in and soaks into the foam . . .making them heavy and smelly . . .jus sayin!
good luck with those Gravier type mats . . unless they're properly sealed the water eventually gets in and soaks into the foam . . .making them heavy and smelly . . .jus sayin!
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