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Landing Net recommendations (64 posts / 7,914 views)
jackal jackal
Posts: 107
Post #16 4 Jul 2020 16:57
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I bought the Trakker EQ one a while ago and it is garbage. However, i replaced it with the Sonik Vader X two piece handle one and think it is excellent value for money.
Hitman Hitman
Posts: 9,171
Post #17 4 Jul 2020 19:45
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In reply to Post #15
It looks like I might have purchased the non carbon one but for the price only time will tell if it's any good 👍
zinno
Posts: 1,381
Post #18 4 Jul 2020 20:01
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I stick with Prologic nets, they are always easy to take apart after landing a fish.
Gashman Gashman
Posts: 562
Post #19 5 Jul 2020 09:02
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Mine has the plastic spreader bloke, does its job thou.

Will end up as a spare, the full carbon with small spreader block looks proper smart to be fair
littleian littleian
Posts: 1,505
Post #20 5 Jul 2020 10:55
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Just seen my mate one of these, it looks very good for the money and he has had it a couple of years, not quiet as stiff as my carbon one but undoubtedly does the job well, looks like a decent no frills net at a very good price what more could you ask for
Jarn
Posts: 215
Post #21 5 Jul 2020 11:32
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In reply to Post #10
Another vote for the Saber. Light, stiff and handy.
DenzelLN
Posts: 380
Post #22 5 Jul 2020 11:52
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In reply to Post #16
Aye, i had the EQ - utter *****.
116lee
Posts: 198
Post #23 5 Jul 2020 15:57
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Hi I've been on the lookout for a net for a while. I'm pretty sure I read about Solar bringing out a cheaper version of the bow lock, think it's called the 'A1' and will retail at £150.Anyone else seen it?
daytripper daytripper
Posts: 387
Post #24 5 Jul 2020 16:34
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In reply to Post #23
Not heard anything about these but would be very interested
Jamesvg Jamesvg
Posts: 1,165
Post #25 5 Jul 2020 16:39
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Saw it advertised somewhere as in stock the other day whilst browsing - it is called the A1 bowlock. From the description it sounded the same apart from the block not being stainless - although I am sure there must be other differences to justify the price difference.
116lee
Posts: 198
Post #26 5 Jul 2020 17:02
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Daytripper, think it was pre-order from TFT.
jackal jackal
Posts: 107
Post #27 5 Jul 2020 17:09
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In reply to Post #22
Such a shame wasn't it, as the rest of their gear I find very good?
MrFrosty
Posts: 637
Post #28 5 Jul 2020 20:29
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In reply to Post #27
Was looking at the tacklebox one for £65. Don't hear many reviews but the people who have them seem to rate them.
KnickerSniffer
Posts: 206
Post #29 6 Jul 2020 06:58
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From my own experience, most, if not all landing nets are proper s**t. They're either far too heavy with daft materials like stainless spreaders, flimsy as f**k that bend double just dipped in the drink, nutty heavy handle's that needs two to lift a fish out of the water, or a combination of all the above.

There's a chepo two piece handle net that JRC does - 50 or so quids - that is pretty decent, but my favourite is Terry Hearns net as its got decent arms that don't bend too much, is nice and big and is light. I did ditch the handle on the Hearn net and replaced it with a Gardner extending pole which works out very well. I've also got a Dymag stalker net with the 3 piece handle, but I don't use it much as it's far too posh and I don't wanna get it pinched, though it is the nuts as is Dymag tackle generally.
SPINBOWLER SPINBOWLER
Posts: 1,418
Post #30 6 Jul 2020 12:34
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Any chance you can weigh it? net and handle, i'd be interested to see how it compares with the Matrix, Aqua and Century net's.
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