In reply to Post #15
Just got an email from Johnson Ross Tackle stating that the Bulldog 2 is back in stock. I'll either get that or the Harrison Torrix/Johnson Ross landing net.
Just got an email from Johnson Ross Tackle stating that the Bulldog 2 is back in stock. I'll either get that or the Harrison Torrix/Johnson Ross landing net.
In reply to Post #1
if you can wait........if youve seen any of the korda recent footage, there all using a new net. Im guessing its their own and if your a fan of Korda like me, you know itll be very good.
if you can wait........if youve seen any of the korda recent footage, there all using a new net. Im guessing its their own and if your a fan of Korda like me, you know itll be very good.
In reply to Post #16
I used the bulldog for years but bought the new esp TH when it came out and prefer it, easier to put together and take apart, personal opinion but I don't think the mk2 bulldog is as good as the mk1.
I used the bulldog for years but bought the new esp TH when it came out and prefer it, easier to put together and take apart, personal opinion but I don't think the mk2 bulldog is as good as the mk1.
In reply to Post #18
What's the weight of it like?
What's the weight of it like?
In reply to Post #1
None of those - Free spirit Hi S Net. I have both the 42 and 46 inch nets, with 6ft and 8ft handles... super light, very strong, well made and nice, soft brown meshes - not too deep, not too shallow - just right. They look good too, if that really matters to anyone. Best nets I have used or seen for that matter. Had mine for quite a few years now, brilliant kit.
None of those - Free spirit Hi S Net. I have both the 42 and 46 inch nets, with 6ft and 8ft handles... super light, very strong, well made and nice, soft brown meshes - not too deep, not too shallow - just right. They look good too, if that really matters to anyone. Best nets I have used or seen for that matter. Had mine for quite a few years now, brilliant kit.
In reply to Post #1
I've owned or own most nets and love ones that good looking but would say the following.
Looking at the old school nets, the spreader blocks contained a fair amount of the arms and were fairly thick walled (even the carbon ones) for strength. They then got improved on and the ‘diedritch' one he used had an original ‘collapsible system).
So what has that got to do with it...my opinions
Original bulldog, dymag lollipop, free spirit hi-s, scope etc. = physics say they can never be strong as they have 30mm of insert supporting 42” arms.
Chris Brown - reverse engineering with long prongs fitted into reinforced arms
New dymag net - arms supported above the spigots
ESP, century early one, ACE - old school blocks with plenty of ‘arm' in them.
Bowloc original and new p1 - work not because of strength but because set up means you are tensioning block not bending the arms. I assume fox trigger was similar.
A lot of the nets are looks over function, that I'm bang up for....but in my opinion the p1 is the best of the high end lookers, whilst the best is probably the old plastic block, with decent arms,and handle. Mesh wise avoid the deep ones.
I've owned or own most nets and love ones that good looking but would say the following.
Looking at the old school nets, the spreader blocks contained a fair amount of the arms and were fairly thick walled (even the carbon ones) for strength. They then got improved on and the ‘diedritch' one he used had an original ‘collapsible system).
So what has that got to do with it...my opinions
Original bulldog, dymag lollipop, free spirit hi-s, scope etc. = physics say they can never be strong as they have 30mm of insert supporting 42” arms.
Chris Brown - reverse engineering with long prongs fitted into reinforced arms
New dymag net - arms supported above the spigots
ESP, century early one, ACE - old school blocks with plenty of ‘arm' in them.
Bowloc original and new p1 - work not because of strength but because set up means you are tensioning block not bending the arms. I assume fox trigger was similar.
A lot of the nets are looks over function, that I'm bang up for....but in my opinion the p1 is the best of the high end lookers, whilst the best is probably the old plastic block, with decent arms,and handle. Mesh wise avoid the deep ones.
In reply to Post #19
Very lite weight, comparable to the bulldog although the mesh is probably a little heavier as it's deeper.
Very lite weight, comparable to the bulldog although the mesh is probably a little heavier as it's deeper.
What about the Matrix 3k nets? These any good?
I recently got a Chris Brown fibreglass 42 inch net and I am so impressed with the quality and weight I am already sure it's a keeper for me.
So the carbon fibre one must even lighter for those concerned about having the lightest possible weight for their net.
So the carbon fibre one must even lighter for those concerned about having the lightest possible weight for their net.
In reply to Post #20
I've got the Free Spirit nets as well. No nonsense, super light, high quality and just excellent.
I've got the Free Spirit nets as well. No nonsense, super light, high quality and just excellent.
I had a freespirit a net and struggled with the block, mainly taking down with a fish in.
Changed to matrix 3k net and not liked back.
Just as light, shallower net so easier to manoeuvre, and so much easier to take down with a fish in.
Changed to matrix 3k net and not liked back.
Just as light, shallower net so easier to manoeuvre, and so much easier to take down with a fish in.
In reply to Post #23
Absolutely superb.
I went into Johnson Ross, was going to have a Torrix custom net made to match my custom rods, they said have a look at the 3K.
Glad I did, better than the Bulldog and I believe it's one of the 2 lightest nets on the market, very stiff too and was a better net than the Harrison etc nets they had on show.
Added bonus is you can buy a short pole for boat use which I also needed, overall great value for money. Matrix get forgotten about these days but their quality is as good today as it ever was, just not a trendy name these days.
Absolutely superb.
I went into Johnson Ross, was going to have a Torrix custom net made to match my custom rods, they said have a look at the 3K.
Glad I did, better than the Bulldog and I believe it's one of the 2 lightest nets on the market, very stiff too and was a better net than the Harrison etc nets they had on show.
Added bonus is you can buy a short pole for boat use which I also needed, overall great value for money. Matrix get forgotten about these days but their quality is as good today as it ever was, just not a trendy name these days.
In reply to Post #27
Likewise. I'm planning on going in there to buy a new net and was going to get either the Harrison Torrix/JR net to match the rods i'm having built or the Bulldog 2. Think i'll take a look at the 3K aswell now. Cheers mate.
Likewise. I'm planning on going in there to buy a new net and was going to get either the Harrison Torrix/JR net to match the rods i'm having built or the Bulldog 2. Think i'll take a look at the 3K aswell now. Cheers mate.
In reply to Post #28
I recently purchased the matrix 3K net and am very pleased with it, very light, nice stiff shaft, sensible depth of net and very easy to use spreader block. Excellent product.
I recently purchased the matrix 3K net and am very pleased with it, very light, nice stiff shaft, sensible depth of net and very easy to use spreader block. Excellent product.
I brought the matrix 3k net also. Really happy with it for the money.