I'm fed up fighting trying to breakdown my net it's a fox warrior have had it years
I'm looking for an upgrade no more than £200 what would you recommend please

In reply to Post #1
Matrix 3K from Johnson Ross, my preference is for the extending carbon handle.

In reply to Post #2
Agree with Vossy.

I've got 6 foot one piece and recently picked up an 8 foot two piece handle and actually prefer the longer, but still light and very strong.

Think you'll get change from £200 for either

In reply to Post #3
Can't fault the matrix net and so easy to break down

In reply to Post #4
Is the matrix easy to breakdown with a fish in it

In reply to Post #5
Yes very easy to break down you won't be disappointed if you buy one

In reply to Post #5
Yes mate, it's a more traditional block that the arms slide in and out of.

Not daft little stumps that never seem to fit into or out of the new style of daft little spreader blocks

In reply to Post #6
Yes it breaks down really easy, l had a free spirit landing net before just to match my rods like you do but got sick and tired trying to put it together and break down you won't be disappointed with the matrix one

I have a chris brown net 42", and a Rod Hutchinson 42", but I needed a bigger net 50" I bought a Matrix net with the exteding aviator handle to match my rods. Very happy with the combo. The handle is lighter than the previous extending handle I had (A Rod Hutchinson one) Also the Matrix net is easier to take down than the Chris Bown one .

In reply to Post #9
Thanks for your reply's and info

The Matrix net is very nice, however the Chris Brown is much stiffer and better in use (despite being much more agricultural in appearence).
I moved the 3k on however still have the Mk2 Bull Dog - this is stiffer than the 3k and now available again via Johnson Ross.

In reply to Post #11
I moved the 3k on however still have the Mk2 Bull Dog - this is stiffer than the 3k and now available again via Johnson Ross.

While I've not owned the Bulldog Mk2 it has those awful steel pin arms that go into the block, I bought the 3K specifically for the traditional block to get away from fighting the difficult pin type arms, in my case the Gardner Dual Reach.

In reply to Post #1
If you want to go cheaper but still have a decent net (or in this case a pair for your budget) can recommend Solar Bow-Lite . . .42" / 6' two piece but stiff enough - the block has protruding s/s pins (rather than holes to accept pins on the arms) and the arms have a reinforced stainless spigot making it solid / hardwearing as well as easy to locate and remove using elbow method . . .

In reply to Post #13
I find my Bow-lite difficult, might just be me though...TBF I don't use it very often.

In reply to Post #14
I find it locates really easily / is solid once under tension / pops out easily with elbow method - perfect!

In reply to Post #12
The Mk2 doesn't use pins - it's a stainless milled spreader in a Y shape that the carbon arms slide in to. In this regard it's the same as the 3K, however is a little more difficult to assemble given that the holes/arms are closer in diameters than the 3k arms/block.

What about the Korda Kaizen Green?

Im in the market for a new net and I cant decide between the Kaizen and the Matrix 3K

In reply to Post #16
Not again, the Mrs says I need glasses Thank you

The ESP ones break down quickly and without fuss. The spreader block is a small winged aluminium affair, and they are a doddle to collapse when you're dealing with a fish or packing down to go home.

another vote from me for the ESP nets.........

ESP Terry Hearn for me.

I really do love the ESP Terry Hearn net, really nicely made and a doddle to break down.

In reply to Post #22
Went with the matrix 3k not used it yet thanks for all your input

I got the fox.

No issues here see in reviews