In reply to Post #15
Problem with nets theese days they try to make them look like a piece of art which intern comprises the performance, I recently bought a new chris brown net (glass) for £125 posted and was shocked how light it is for its thickness it performs exactly how I wanted it to
Massive 👍 from me
Problem with nets theese days they try to make them look like a piece of art which intern comprises the performance, I recently bought a new chris brown net (glass) for £125 posted and was shocked how light it is for its thickness it performs exactly how I wanted it to
Massive 👍 from me
In reply to Post #16
That's going to be my next purchase once my JRC X lite net is done. The jrc has been brilliant. With the carbon spreader block it's very light just the arms flex but has never been an issue.
That's going to be my next purchase once my JRC X lite net is done. The jrc has been brilliant. With the carbon spreader block it's very light just the arms flex but has never been an issue.
I would say that a rigid net pole and arms help in two cases. When the fish is covered in weed and you need to get right down under it, and landing fish from a boat. This can be tricky at the best of times depending on conditions. A lightweight, stiff net just makes it easier.
I agree that if you're just scooping fish from a weedless straightforward swim any net will do. But why not get one that is light and stiff when it's the same price as one that isn't?
I agree that if you're just scooping fish from a weedless straightforward swim any net will do. But why not get one that is light and stiff when it's the same price as one that isn't?
JRC Stealth X-Lite. £70 at Angling Direct.
In reply to Post #19
Lost a couple of nets over the years by leaving them laid in reed beds
Last few I have had have been JRC and found them spot on for the money
Lost a couple of nets over the years by leaving them laid in reed beds
Last few I have had have been JRC and found them spot on for the money
In reply to Post #20
JRC underrated company.
JRC underrated company.
Nothing wrong with the existing Fox Warrior net, but I have just purchased a Rod Hutchinson 42inch Sceptre landing net so I have 2 for carp fishing.
£60 for the one piece handle.
£60 for the one piece handle.
I use an Advanta Discovery CX Rover net and it's does the job very nicely. Super stiff carbon composite two piece handle and comes with integrated floats.
In reply to Post #22
Not sure RH would have had his name associated with some of the crap that has his name on these days, quite sad really.
Most of the gear with his Monica is way behind others in the market, heavy, poor quality and over priced for what you get.
Not sure RH would have had his name associated with some of the crap that has his name on these days, quite sad really.
Most of the gear with his Monica is way behind others in the market, heavy, poor quality and over priced for what you get.
In reply to Post #24
Sadly like some Fox, Nash, Ridgemonkey, et al, overpriced and definitely some poor quality gear.
Just about every manufacturer is guilty, with few exceptions
Sadly like some Fox, Nash, Ridgemonkey, et al, overpriced and definitely some poor quality gear.
Just about every manufacturer is guilty, with few exceptions
In reply to Post #22
Nick are you still sponsored by Rod Hutchinson tackle ?
Nick are you still sponsored by Rod Hutchinson tackle ?
In reply to Post #26
Nick are you still sponsored by Rod Hutchinson tackle ?
Yes Mate.
I did choose a new net after looking around, not just at RH gear.
To me I don't need bells and whistles, I just need a set of arms that go in the spreader block, a mesh that's deep enough.
Nick are you still sponsored by Rod Hutchinson tackle ?
Yes Mate.
I did choose a new net after looking around, not just at RH gear.
To me I don't need bells and whistles, I just need a set of arms that go in the spreader block, a mesh that's deep enough.
In reply to Post #1
Just bought a pair of Cygnet Snipers for £80 off AD - the blocks look tiny and won't probably work but for the money even if these end up as spares they look fine for most UK fishing - 2piece carbon with carbon arms and a deep mesh - whats not to like (other than a probably crappy spreader)
Just bought a pair of Cygnet Snipers for £80 off AD - the blocks look tiny and won't probably work but for the money even if these end up as spares they look fine for most UK fishing - 2piece carbon with carbon arms and a deep mesh - whats not to like (other than a probably crappy spreader)
In reply to Post #28
Update - Snipers have arrived and tbf I'm impressed for the £
The 2 piece carbon handle is EXACTLY the same barring the logo stickers as the Trakker T8 Sanctuary I also own (and dislike in terms of net shape and depth) - the silly small block actually works fine and its easy to pop the arms in and out without loads of elbow effort - mesh is a 'medium' length and is decent quality . . .I now have a poncy matching pair of nets which is worrying me at my age . . .
Update - Snipers have arrived and tbf I'm impressed for the £
The 2 piece carbon handle is EXACTLY the same barring the logo stickers as the Trakker T8 Sanctuary I also own (and dislike in terms of net shape and depth) - the silly small block actually works fine and its easy to pop the arms in and out without loads of elbow effort - mesh is a 'medium' length and is decent quality . . .I now have a poncy matching pair of nets which is worrying me at my age . . .