Looking for landing net recommendations.
I have had my fox one for about 6 years now and it's got harder and harder to detach the net, especially when I have a fish in the net.
I'm after a net which is minimum effort to dismantle.
I like the look of the esp onyx nets, any one got anything to say about them or indeed recommendation for other nets.
Many thanks
I have had my fox one for about 6 years now and it's got harder and harder to detach the net, especially when I have a fish in the net.
I'm after a net which is minimum effort to dismantle.
I like the look of the esp onyx nets, any one got anything to say about them or indeed recommendation for other nets.
Many thanks
In reply to Post #1
Sonik Vader x landing nets that's all I use net arms go in and out of the spreader block nice and easy and all for the pricely sum of £50 come in either a 1or 2 piece handle . if I was to spend silly money on a landing net it would be the matrix innovations 3k net with camo mesh nice solid ridged net and pole and the net arms come out nice and easy but nearly 3mx the price of the sonik ones
Sonik Vader x landing nets that's all I use net arms go in and out of the spreader block nice and easy and all for the pricely sum of £50 come in either a 1or 2 piece handle . if I was to spend silly money on a landing net it would be the matrix innovations 3k net with camo mesh nice solid ridged net and pole and the net arms come out nice and easy but nearly 3mx the price of the sonik ones
In reply to Post #1
Glasgow angling centre have jrc cocoon for 56 I think
Glasgow angling centre have jrc cocoon for 56 I think
In reply to Post #1
I have the Onyx Quickdraw net. Really please with it. It has the Twist lock extension which works well. Love the really small spreader block (same one used on the more expensive Terry Hearn version) Really easy to breakdown with a fish in the net. The mesh is a lot deeper than most nets, which I really like, but may be an issue in some cases if fishing snaggy swims?
ESP have now just released a single 6ft pole and the net head seperately as well if you dont want extendable twist lock version.
I have the Onyx Quickdraw net. Really please with it. It has the Twist lock extension which works well. Love the really small spreader block (same one used on the more expensive Terry Hearn version) Really easy to breakdown with a fish in the net. The mesh is a lot deeper than most nets, which I really like, but may be an issue in some cases if fishing snaggy swims?
ESP have now just released a single 6ft pole and the net head seperately as well if you dont want extendable twist lock version.
In reply to Post #1
Depends on your budget. I have 2 x Solar P1 Bow locs and swear by them. Dismantle by a press of a button yet to find something easier to use. They are expensive though but Im not planning to replace them for many years making the price more acceptable
Depends on your budget. I have 2 x Solar P1 Bow locs and swear by them. Dismantle by a press of a button yet to find something easier to use. They are expensive though but Im not planning to replace them for many years making the price more acceptable
If you are not in a rush to change and depending on what you are willing to spend I would wait for the korda net.
In reply to Post #5
I thought the p1 bowloc was terrible when I tried one,the mechanism to fold it up is good but the handle was not stiff enough and bowed when netting fish
I thought the p1 bowloc was terrible when I tried one,the mechanism to fold it up is good but the handle was not stiff enough and bowed when netting fish
In reply to Post #7
Dunno what model you tried the old bow loc was terrible for bowing but the newer ones for me personally are great. I have the telescopic versions before they replaced them with sections and love it. Netted me plenty of fish and never had an issue with them bar some rats eating through one of the nets.
Dunno what model you tried the old bow loc was terrible for bowing but the newer ones for me personally are great. I have the telescopic versions before they replaced them with sections and love it. Netted me plenty of fish and never had an issue with them bar some rats eating through one of the nets.
In reply to Post #8
I'm sure it was the newest version
I'm sure it was the newest version
In reply to Post #9
Dont know pal all I know for me they are great. My fishing mate bought one also after using mine so cant be too bad
Dont know pal all I know for me they are great. My fishing mate bought one also after using mine so cant be too bad
JRC Stealth.
Chris brown net you will never need to buy another
In reply to Post #2
Solid, inexpensive, deals with the brutal US conditions well. And the arms come out OK!
Solid, inexpensive, deals with the brutal US conditions well. And the arms come out OK!
In reply to Post #1
IMO your 2 best choices would be
a good budget price with top notch performance the Sonik Vader x landing net
or
other end of the scale possibly the best available net today a Chis Brown landing net
IMO your 2 best choices would be
a good budget price with top notch performance the Sonik Vader x landing net
or
other end of the scale possibly the best available net today a Chis Brown landing net
In reply to Post #10
I usually have two nets on the go, I have a Solar P1 (latest version) expensive, but very good! and the other is a Century C2.
I'd recommend both.
I'd recommend both.
In reply to Post #14
Another vote for the Vader x from me, I've got the two piece and can't fault it for the money, easy to collapse down once you've got a fish in there
Another vote for the Vader x from me, I've got the two piece and can't fault it for the money, easy to collapse down once you've got a fish in there
In reply to Post #17
I have the same that goes with my 10ft set up and I equally recommend it, especially when you consider the cost. For the smaller rods, the 2 piece handle is ideal to fit in the quiver and keep everything compact, but it causes no issues when put together (still rigid, easy to take apart etc)
I have the same that goes with my 10ft set up and I equally recommend it, especially when you consider the cost. For the smaller rods, the 2 piece handle is ideal to fit in the quiver and keep everything compact, but it causes no issues when put together (still rigid, easy to take apart etc)
In reply to Post #1
I hate the dinky metal spreader blocks on most modern 'sexy' nets - they're either too stiff and impossible to detach the arms from or eventually get chewed, metal to metal.
Personally have recently been using a Trakker Sanctuary T8 as its light enough, two piece and has a moulded spreader (that floats and negates a net float) that is secure but a doddle to push out the arms. Net is not a pleasing shape however (no bow) and the mesh may be too shallow for some but for bog standard UK carping its fine and v easy to manoeuvre
If its the spreader specifically your having issues with either buy a simple Fox moulded or better still the standard Tackle Box spreader which is excellent and works with most net arms . .
I have the Tackle Box 32 & 36" nets for river fishing and they are no faff / easy pop in and out - I'm assuming the 42" works the same way . .
I hate the dinky metal spreader blocks on most modern 'sexy' nets - they're either too stiff and impossible to detach the arms from or eventually get chewed, metal to metal.
Personally have recently been using a Trakker Sanctuary T8 as its light enough, two piece and has a moulded spreader (that floats and negates a net float) that is secure but a doddle to push out the arms. Net is not a pleasing shape however (no bow) and the mesh may be too shallow for some but for bog standard UK carping its fine and v easy to manoeuvre
If its the spreader specifically your having issues with either buy a simple Fox moulded or better still the standard Tackle Box spreader which is excellent and works with most net arms . .
I have the Tackle Box 32 & 36" nets for river fishing and they are no faff / easy pop in and out - I'm assuming the 42" works the same way . .
To piggyback off this thread..
Has anyone got any recommendations for a retractable or decent 2-piece landing net handle (my net's perfectly fine); I've recently got some 9ft rods.
I want something sleek, but also strong and £30-50...
As mentioned the Vader X? What's this like? Are there any other decent handles out there you can buy alone?
Has anyone got any recommendations for a retractable or decent 2-piece landing net handle (my net's perfectly fine); I've recently got some 9ft rods.
I want something sleek, but also strong and £30-50...
As mentioned the Vader X? What's this like? Are there any other decent handles out there you can buy alone?
In reply to Post #20
You can get the Sonik Vader X handle separately as a 3 piece handle( 3 6 9 Long Reach)
Would assume it´s the same as the standard 2-piece, but with a third section - which could be handy in certain situations.
You can get the Sonik Vader X handle separately as a 3 piece handle( 3 6 9 Long Reach)
Would assume it´s the same as the standard 2-piece, but with a third section - which could be handy in certain situations.
In reply to Post #12
Is there much difference between the Chris Brown fibreglass and carbon nets?
Is there much difference between the Chris Brown fibreglass and carbon nets?
In reply to Post #22
No not really, both are superb. Ive got the carbon one but would happily buy the glass one.
No not really, both are superb. Ive got the carbon one but would happily buy the glass one.
In reply to Post #23
Ok thanks. I don't really want to spend an extra £65 unless there's a big difference in the two versions.
Ok thanks. I don't really want to spend an extra £65 unless there's a big difference in the two versions.
In reply to Post #24
The glass one is superb mate, buy with confidence. I wouldnt use anything else 👍🏻
The glass one is superb mate, buy with confidence. I wouldnt use anything else 👍🏻
In reply to Post #24
I am surprised at the comments ?
as I would have expected the carbon version to be MORE rigid and lighter ??
I have a carbon Dymag net mk2 and its feather light and rigid as hell nothing thats not carbon could come close to it
I am surprised at the comments ?
as I would have expected the carbon version to be MORE rigid and lighter ??
I have a carbon Dymag net mk2 and its feather light and rigid as hell nothing thats not carbon could come close to it
In reply to Post #26
Hi Gerry I have the fibreglass CB net and to me I don't need a net that's any lighter and it's completely rigid. Compared to any other net I have owned before it's so much lighter and so nice to use that's ticked a box for me landing net sorted.
So I guess that's what the other guy meant with his comments?
Hi Gerry I have the fibreglass CB net and to me I don't need a net that's any lighter and it's completely rigid. Compared to any other net I have owned before it's so much lighter and so nice to use that's ticked a box for me landing net sorted.
So I guess that's what the other guy meant with his comments?
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