BEFORE people go off on one and BLAME CRADLES !!!!!!
PLEASE
Take 5 mins to read all of this as maybe the damage is all ready done before it gets to any sort of cradle or mat !!!
LINKY POO
PLEASE
Take 5 mins to read all of this as maybe the damage is all ready done before it gets to any sort of cradle or mat !!!
LINKY POO
In reply to Post #16
Wow, that was a really interesting read. A fascinating observation and definitely food for thought. I don't think any fish should be lifted out if the water without a suitable sling to properly support the fish. Thanks for bringing this to our attention Oldgeezer. 👍
Starting to think that a suspended cradle like the Trakker Sanctuary will be more comfortable for the fish after that read.
Wow, that was a really interesting read. A fascinating observation and definitely food for thought. I don't think any fish should be lifted out if the water without a suitable sling to properly support the fish. Thanks for bringing this to our attention Oldgeezer. 👍
Starting to think that a suspended cradle like the Trakker Sanctuary will be more comfortable for the fish after that read.
Get a scadle lightweight and you dont need to carry heavy Rubens around with you.
Oh and your wallet will be a lot lighter to 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Oh and your wallet will be a lot lighter to 🤣🤣🤣🤣
In reply to Post #17
yes maybe Angling company's need to start looking at the design of the landing net mesh ?
yes maybe Angling company's need to start looking at the design of the landing net mesh ?
In reply to Post #16
I think the main problem with framed type mats, in relation to the incident with the fish that lost its tail, is that if a fish flaps you cannot lower it down to the mat supported. On a flat mat if a fish is lively you can drop your elbows to the ground with the weight on your forearms and your body over the fish, you cannot do that with a solid bar infront of you.
There's probably no perfect solution and all types of mat have their downsides under particular circumstances...
I think the main problem with framed type mats, in relation to the incident with the fish that lost its tail, is that if a fish flaps you cannot lower it down to the mat supported. On a flat mat if a fish is lively you can drop your elbows to the ground with the weight on your forearms and your body over the fish, you cannot do that with a solid bar infront of you.
There's probably no perfect solution and all types of mat have their downsides under particular circumstances...
In reply to Post #21
please read post 16 mate
please read post 16 mate
Chub Xtra Protection Cradle.
In reply to Post #1
I have a RH Cabrio Monster Unhooking Mat. Bit of a beast, but will take just about any carp.
I do use mine as a 'barrow bag', on top of the barrow with my P1 pod, Korum Ruckbag and the reels etc positioned inside it, and even as a carryall in the back of the car.
Have a look here at RH link for description
I have a RH Cabrio Monster Unhooking Mat. Bit of a beast, but will take just about any carp.
I do use mine as a 'barrow bag', on top of the barrow with my P1 pod, Korum Ruckbag and the reels etc positioned inside it, and even as a carryall in the back of the car.
Have a look here at RH link for description
In reply to Post #1
Picked up a Saber Everlevel for a decent price . . .very light for the size (no middle leg) and easy to assemble. Footprint is perfect - not too small (like the standard Avid Safeguard I had) but not silly oversize either . . .perimeter padding is also good . . .only mild annoyance is that the cover is stitched to one side permanently and it comes without a stink bag for return trips; another BAS item shortly on order then!
Picked up a Saber Everlevel for a decent price . . .very light for the size (no middle leg) and easy to assemble. Footprint is perfect - not too small (like the standard Avid Safeguard I had) but not silly oversize either . . .perimeter padding is also good . . .only mild annoyance is that the cover is stitched to one side permanently and it comes without a stink bag for return trips; another BAS item shortly on order then!
Little bit late to this but the Cotswold Aquarius Les Graviers Cradle Mat is a cracking bit of kit.
In reply to Post #15
. . .Bought the Saber Everlevel in the end . . .got it new but cheap at £60 (Tackle Tavern) and even part exed my Aqua against it! Perfect size for UK fishing and lighter than most height adjustable metal frame cribs. Got Bespoke Angling Supplies to knock up a custom bag . . .perfect.
. . .Bought the Saber Everlevel in the end . . .got it new but cheap at £60 (Tackle Tavern) and even part exed my Aqua against it! Perfect size for UK fishing and lighter than most height adjustable metal frame cribs. Got Bespoke Angling Supplies to knock up a custom bag . . .perfect.