In reply to Post #10
I think the extra money is justified. I had a friend who use budget nets and there crap as ive used them to net there fish. Buy cheap buy twice or even thrice so works out the same in the end.
I think the extra money is justified. I had a friend who use budget nets and there crap as ive used them to net there fish. Buy cheap buy twice or even thrice so works out the same in the end.
In reply to Post #16
I've only ever bought cheap nets, I've a pair of 30 plus nets with a lovely deep mesh and a cheapish fox one that's a few years old along with some other rubbish. I used my mates fox x3 net the other day and couldn't believe how light and stiff it was, these are only about 80 quid. The Korda net must be something special at its price point
I've only ever bought cheap nets, I've a pair of 30 plus nets with a lovely deep mesh and a cheapish fox one that's a few years old along with some other rubbish. I used my mates fox x3 net the other day and couldn't believe how light and stiff it was, these are only about 80 quid. The Korda net must be something special at its price point
In reply to Post #17
I don't get it when people say about nets bending when netting a fish and that justifying them being expensive. I've had a few nets not really brought any expensive ones and never had them bending when netting a fish. So don't get why people say they buy an expensive one that doesn't bend. That being said i do like the look of the korda and would be tempered if they did a 2 piece handle, as i use scopes now and need one that goes on the side of the rod holdall.
I don't get it when people say about nets bending when netting a fish and that justifying them being expensive. I've had a few nets not really brought any expensive ones and never had them bending when netting a fish. So don't get why people say they buy an expensive one that doesn't bend. That being said i do like the look of the korda and would be tempered if they did a 2 piece handle, as i use scopes now and need one that goes on the side of the rod holdall.
In reply to Post #18
My net (Nash) really bends when netting a fish which makes it slow in the water, its ok but when using a my mates net you really notice the difference. His old net (fox) flexed so much it would fall apart when netting a fish..
My net (Nash) really bends when netting a fish which makes it slow in the water, its ok but when using a my mates net you really notice the difference. His old net (fox) flexed so much it would fall apart when netting a fish..
Love mine and contemplating getting a second one... 
In reply to Post #20
Me too
Me too
I'm hoping they bring out a 2 piece version
I hope they start selling as separates I'd be tempted, not sure they won't, can't see them missing a sales opportunity and spares will be needed. I love how easy it seems to assemble the arms remind me of my old North Western. It looks that easy it kind of makes QR blocks look redundant. My only concerns are,
I'd like to have seen a stainless sheath on the arm where it goes in the block as that's where they always wear, but I guess ali won't like ss too much, rounded tip to the SS would have sorted that. Would negate the grit issue below too. Could be Ti to save weight.
What they use as a selling point, the cut outs in the block arm receivers. When in a sandy/gritty swim I use my hands to rub grit off the arms before putting them back in the block. The cut out design is asking for grit in the block, and yes a quick dip in the lake would sort it.
I too would buy shallower net and I only like long handles now, hence separates.
Making nets float, I wish manufacturers would start filling the poles with foam or styrene. Weighs next to nothing and even when you crack the outer pole it'll still float. Suppose they could put it in the net arms too.
EDIT, can someone who has 1 kindly measure how much length of arm goes in the spreader block please?
I'd like to have seen a stainless sheath on the arm where it goes in the block as that's where they always wear, but I guess ali won't like ss too much, rounded tip to the SS would have sorted that. Would negate the grit issue below too. Could be Ti to save weight.
What they use as a selling point, the cut outs in the block arm receivers. When in a sandy/gritty swim I use my hands to rub grit off the arms before putting them back in the block. The cut out design is asking for grit in the block, and yes a quick dip in the lake would sort it.
I too would buy shallower net and I only like long handles now, hence separates.
Making nets float, I wish manufacturers would start filling the poles with foam or styrene. Weighs next to nothing and even when you crack the outer pole it'll still float. Suppose they could put it in the net arms too.
EDIT, can someone who has 1 kindly measure how much length of arm goes in the spreader block please?
In reply to Post #22
A 2 piece 8ft handle would be perfect for me..
A 2 piece 8ft handle would be perfect for me..
I just got an e mail from the Tacklebox, Korda have brought out a Shallow net for the new landing net, 37" depth. Now they just need a handle with a 3ft extension. Time will tell.
In reply to Post #25
Did they say when the shallow mesh will be available for purchase? Love the net use it exclusively over my p1 bow loc but the deep mesh is annoying as hell
Did they say when the shallow mesh will be available for purchase? Love the net use it exclusively over my p1 bow loc but the deep mesh is annoying as hell
In reply to Post #26
The shallow mesh is in tackle shops now
The shallow mesh is in tackle shops now
In reply to Post #26
They are advertising it as available now.
They are advertising it as available now.
In reply to Post #28
cheers ordered from tacklebox
cheers ordered from tacklebox
In reply to Post #1
I have a dymag net and it was more expensive than the Korda one. I'd gone through 3 nets before the dymag and they were all bendy and heavy in the water. Can tell you now the dymag was worth every penny and I was sceptical before hand but its brilliant.
Dymags aren't made anymore and pretty much every other net on sale doesn't have the reverse taper on the pole which is part of why the dymag is so good
Kordas net has the reverse taper and if its anywhere near as good as the dymag then it's worth the money. The stiffness the lightness makes everything so much easier.
I have a dymag net and it was more expensive than the Korda one. I'd gone through 3 nets before the dymag and they were all bendy and heavy in the water. Can tell you now the dymag was worth every penny and I was sceptical before hand but its brilliant.
Dymags aren't made anymore and pretty much every other net on sale doesn't have the reverse taper on the pole which is part of why the dymag is so good
Kordas net has the reverse taper and if its anywhere near as good as the dymag then it's worth the money. The stiffness the lightness makes everything so much easier.