Hi all,
Has anyone used the defiant mps 6ft carbon landing net handle?
I have been toying with the idea of making a 'DIY' landing net of fifferent components as a bit of a project.
I was planning a torix handle, top notch block and some free spirit arms. However intrigued by this handle and imagine it'll be top notch coming from defiant and is beey reasonably priced at £50.
Cheers,
James.
Has anyone used the defiant mps 6ft carbon landing net handle?
I have been toying with the idea of making a 'DIY' landing net of fifferent components as a bit of a project.
I was planning a torix handle, top notch block and some free spirit arms. However intrigued by this handle and imagine it'll be top notch coming from defiant and is beey reasonably priced at £50.
Cheers,
James.
In reply to Post #1
Think they must be new, as you say all Keith stuff is built to last. The extendable is under 5ft though.
Think they must be new, as you say all Keith stuff is built to last. The extendable is under 5ft though.
In reply to Post #2
I assumed I'd just never looked on that bit of the website before. I have a few defiant bits (fantail and swingers) and can't imagine him making a rubbish item. It's wrong but the low(ish) price is the only thing that puts me off! Seems too reasonable to be brilliant!
I was looking at the 6ft version listed beneath the extendable on the website rather than the extendable.
I assumed I'd just never looked on that bit of the website before. I have a few defiant bits (fantail and swingers) and can't imagine him making a rubbish item. It's wrong but the low(ish) price is the only thing that puts me off! Seems too reasonable to be brilliant!
I was looking at the 6ft version listed beneath the extendable on the website rather than the extendable.
In reply to Post #3
It sounds good and i know from experience his stuff is bob on, cant see if this comes with a spreader block?
I'd be interested in a Titanium block and a 3ft handle too.
It sounds good and i know from experience his stuff is bob on, cant see if this comes with a spreader block?
I'd be interested in a Titanium block and a 3ft handle too.
In reply to Post #4
There are no spreader blocks - just the poles with female screw thread attachment.
Keith appears to have added them in the last few weeks.
There are no spreader blocks - just the poles with female screw thread attachment.
Keith appears to have added them in the last few weeks.
In reply to Post #4
I'd love a titanium quick release spreader block!
I'd love a titanium quick release spreader block!
In reply to Post #1
i have seen the pole it is very light an appears very strong and stiff, the top and bottom fittings are made from titanium, but like already said doesn't have spreader block
i have seen the pole it is very light an appears very strong and stiff, the top and bottom fittings are made from titanium, but like already said doesn't have spreader block
Is it a twist lock design?
In reply to Post #7
Do you know how it compares to other landing net poles? Particuarly the higher end one?
Cheers.
Do you know how it compares to other landing net poles? Particuarly the higher end one?
Cheers.
In reply to Post #9
I cant compare to other top end ones as i haven't used any recent ones, the poles ive been using are old north westerns carbon and fibre glass poles, it is lighter than the north western carbon pole and slightly stiffer.
I have only picked the pole up while it was attached to fibreglass arms and net, i haven't had the net in the water.
Stuart i haven't seen the extending version so don't know how it locks
I cant compare to other top end ones as i haven't used any recent ones, the poles ive been using are old north westerns carbon and fibre glass poles, it is lighter than the north western carbon pole and slightly stiffer.
I have only picked the pole up while it was attached to fibreglass arms and net, i haven't had the net in the water.
Stuart i haven't seen the extending version so don't know how it locks
In reply to Post #10
Will look good with a top notch tackle spreader block on
Will look good with a top notch tackle spreader block on
In reply to Post #11
I am tempted to get the 6 tf pole.
It's very light and will bring the weight of my landing net down to 550 grams. (North Western arms and gardner mesh)
That's only 20 grams heavier than the dymag.
I am tempted to get the 6 tf pole.
It's very light and will bring the weight of my landing net down to 550 grams. (North Western arms and gardner mesh)
That's only 20 grams heavier than the dymag.
In reply to Post #10
No probs, cheers anyway 👍🏻
No probs, cheers anyway 👍🏻
In reply to Post #11
Yeah I'm thinking of getting the defiant pole, top notch spreader, not sure on which arms would be best to use though.
Yeah I'm thinking of getting the defiant pole, top notch spreader, not sure on which arms would be best to use though.
I've ordered a pole from Keith, will report back when it's arrived.