looking into a landing net and handle next to get all my carp gear ready!
looked at few vids on the Solar p1 bow loc nets but are they worth the £260 notes
looked at few vids on the Solar p1 bow loc nets but are they worth the £260 notes
In reply to Post #1
No.
No.
In reply to Post #2
what you think then for good net and handle please buddy
what you think then for good net and handle please buddy
In reply to Post #3
The aqua net is light and rigid. Comes in 2 versions. One with a 2 piece handle the other a 6' handle. Not cheap but a lot less than the solar.
The aqua net is light and rigid. Comes in 2 versions. One with a 2 piece handle the other a 6' handle. Not cheap but a lot less than the solar.
In reply to Post #1
Get yourself a Chris brown net. You won't buy better
Get yourself a Chris brown net. You won't buy better
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Solar bow lite is a lovely net, and around £100. Great mesh and well built, and lightweight aswel
Solar bow lite is a lovely net, and around £100. Great mesh and well built, and lightweight aswel
In reply to Post #2
As suggested Chris brown, matrix is also v good as is the new terry hearn if a little more expensive.
As suggested Chris brown, matrix is also v good as is the new terry hearn if a little more expensive.
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I agree, I didn't understand how people could say a net was brilliant. Surely a net is just a net. But the CB one is just really nice to use and well designed. Also not just another item of the conveyor belt as all hand made.
I agree, I didn't understand how people could say a net was brilliant. Surely a net is just a net. But the CB one is just really nice to use and well designed. Also not just another item of the conveyor belt as all hand made.
Check out the Matrix Innovations 3k nets. Brilliant nets and handles.
In reply to Post #1
I bought a Solar bow loc
it was the worst net I have ever bought droopy arms and basically rubbish not remotely like the original and I am a huge Solar fan
buy a Chris Brown net instead
I bought a Solar bow loc
it was the worst net I have ever bought droopy arms and basically rubbish not remotely like the original and I am a huge Solar fan
buy a Chris Brown net instead
In reply to Post #9
I have one of these. Brilliant net for the money
I have one of these. Brilliant net for the money
Does anybody use a Daiwa infinity net as under £100 and daiwa normally top of end of price!
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I have a 42” advanta discovery cx rover net, was about £40 and can't fault it. Metal spreader block and two part carbon handle (which I really like as it packs down into my scope bag). Can't for the life of me see what a more expensive net would offer to justify the price.
I have a 42” advanta discovery cx rover net, was about £40 and can't fault it. Metal spreader block and two part carbon handle (which I really like as it packs down into my scope bag). Can't for the life of me see what a more expensive net would offer to justify the price.
Prologic two piece handle... Slim and you couldn't bust it if you tried.
Leeda 36" net and arms...Just the right depth...most nets I've tried need you to be over 7ft tall to stop them dragging on the ground ...ridiculously deep.
£5 metal spreader block with brass threads....
It's a net....I've plenty of other things going on to waste fortunes on !
Leeda 36" net and arms...Just the right depth...most nets I've tried need you to be over 7ft tall to stop them dragging on the ground ...ridiculously deep.
£5 metal spreader block with brass threads....
It's a net....I've plenty of other things going on to waste fortunes on !
In reply to Post #14
you know what they say the most expensive items catch you more fish and the biggest ones .
you know what they say the most expensive items catch you more fish and the biggest ones .
In reply to Post #14
No use on the majority of syndicates and club water round here with minimum 42inch net rules.
No use on the majority of syndicates and club water round here with minimum 42inch net rules.
JRC Stealth. £50.
In reply to Post #16
Ever seen a carp fill a 36" net never mind a 42" ?
No..me neither.
Only freshwater fish I ever have seen that did was a 38lb pike.( No Sturgeon up here )
Ever see a bailiff measure a net....?
See above.
I'd be more concerned about the amount of so called anglers who are incapable of netting, landing and weighing a fish by themselves to be quite honest.
Great daft nets do more harm than good...either dragged on the ground or lifted so far up the angler either breaks or drops it.
I'll stick to horses for courses thanks !
Doubt I'd ever be interested in paying the prices for a days fishing down your way anyhow.
Just saying .
Ever seen a carp fill a 36" net never mind a 42" ?
No..me neither.
Only freshwater fish I ever have seen that did was a 38lb pike.( No Sturgeon up here )
Ever see a bailiff measure a net....?
See above.
I'd be more concerned about the amount of so called anglers who are incapable of netting, landing and weighing a fish by themselves to be quite honest.
Great daft nets do more harm than good...either dragged on the ground or lifted so far up the angler either breaks or drops it.
I'll stick to horses for courses thanks !
Doubt I'd ever be interested in paying the prices for a days fishing down your way anyhow.
Just saying .
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Yep..any amount of mugs fall into that trap .
Yep..any amount of mugs fall into that trap .
Ive had most of the top end nets from hi s, dymag, matrix, solar etc and the best ive found is a chris brown carbon net, you dont need anything else. It will last you years. His glass version is also superb if the carbon is to expensive.
In reply to Post #18
Yes I've seen bailiff check nets, I don't fish day ticket waters and I've never seen an angler drag a fish on the ground or break a net lifting a fish but if they did they wouldn't be keeping their membership. Deep nets are good for retaining fish to recover and cause less stress than transferring to a floatation sling.
Yes I've seen bailiff check nets, I don't fish day ticket waters and I've never seen an angler drag a fish on the ground or break a net lifting a fish but if they did they wouldn't be keeping their membership. Deep nets are good for retaining fish to recover and cause less stress than transferring to a floatation sling.
In reply to Post #14
Not sure what nets you've been looking at ,I'm a short ass and I don't scrape them around on the floor.. and 36inch nets just aren't big enough to comply with the many fisheries rules . You don't need to measure to see the difference either. Plus the 42 inch nets provide a larger surface area making netting easier.
Not sure what nets you've been looking at ,I'm a short ass and I don't scrape them around on the floor.. and 36inch nets just aren't big enough to comply with the many fisheries rules . You don't need to measure to see the difference either. Plus the 42 inch nets provide a larger surface area making netting easier.
In reply to Post #22
Some venues with cats present require a 52inch net.
Some venues with cats present require a 52inch net.
In reply to Post #21
Alright if netting in a clear space with no branches I suppose.
Otherwise the bigger the more unwieldy.
As for that other bloke's reply..I've got nets in the garage that when held at waist height catch on every bit of trash on the ground.
These big deep nets are alright for nicely manicured pegs most of you seem to have access to, with bark chippings and a little edging board round it and the grass gets cut with a mower.
Some blokes have to chop their way into a peg with a machete and would be on a full day clearing the immediate edge of the swim of snaggy branches.
I carry a pair of secateurs but don't clear a four foot swathe..not when a smaller net hammers it.
Anyhow please yersells if you want to use a big net do so.
If you want to spend £150 on a net and handle ditto.
Like I said I've got better things to waste money on..
Alright if netting in a clear space with no branches I suppose.
Otherwise the bigger the more unwieldy.
As for that other bloke's reply..I've got nets in the garage that when held at waist height catch on every bit of trash on the ground.
These big deep nets are alright for nicely manicured pegs most of you seem to have access to, with bark chippings and a little edging board round it and the grass gets cut with a mower.
Some blokes have to chop their way into a peg with a machete and would be on a full day clearing the immediate edge of the swim of snaggy branches.
I carry a pair of secateurs but don't clear a four foot swathe..not when a smaller net hammers it.
Anyhow please yersells if you want to use a big net do so.
If you want to spend £150 on a net and handle ditto.
Like I said I've got better things to waste money on..
In reply to Post #23
Netting cats...we just shoot 'em. or rather the keepers do ...
Netting cats...we just shoot 'em. or rather the keepers do ...
In reply to Post #24
Daft comment after daft comment there. How do you know everyone fishes manicured swims? I certainly dont that's for sure. You don't have to allow the net to hang completely from the arms either.
Daft comment after daft comment there. How do you know everyone fishes manicured swims? I certainly dont that's for sure. You don't have to allow the net to hang completely from the arms either.
In reply to Post #24
No swims, no mown lawns and definitely no bark chip. It does have plenty of snakes which helps keep a lot of anglers away.
No swims, no mown lawns and definitely no bark chip. It does have plenty of snakes which helps keep a lot of anglers away.
In reply to Post #24
Surely you can wrap the net up around the arms,you can then lift the fish easily and support underneath the fish with your other hand
Surely you can wrap the net up around the arms,you can then lift the fish easily and support underneath the fish with your other hand
In reply to Post #1
Trakker Sanctuary T8 - bought one on a whim a few months back as a spare net (and it was on a cheapy deal) and I actually quite like it - lightweight / 2piece handle, shallow mesh (easy to manoeuvre) simple moulded spreader block means the arms can be popped easily and it also floats without an additional net float . . .
Trakker Sanctuary T8 - bought one on a whim a few months back as a spare net (and it was on a cheapy deal) and I actually quite like it - lightweight / 2piece handle, shallow mesh (easy to manoeuvre) simple moulded spreader block means the arms can be popped easily and it also floats without an additional net float . . .
In reply to Post #28
I just pop the arms out of the block, brings the arms together and then twist them to wrap around and lift up the slack netting, before lifting the fish out of the water and transferring to the unhooking mat.
I just pop the arms out of the block, brings the arms together and then twist them to wrap around and lift up the slack netting, before lifting the fish out of the water and transferring to the unhooking mat.
In reply to Post #30
Exactly that
Exactly that
Trakker sanctuary .. solid and light
In reply to Post #3
Obviously I'm biased, Rod Hutchinson Dreamaker landing net.
Got a very positive review in Carpology, so of course, take it with a pinch of salt,
, but they are damn good
Rod Hutchinson link
The cheaper Sceptre range is also good
Obviously I'm biased, Rod Hutchinson Dreamaker landing net.
Got a very positive review in Carpology, so of course, take it with a pinch of salt,
, but they are damn goodRod Hutchinson link
The cheaper Sceptre range is also good
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