In reply to Post #61
That Gardner one looks huge packed down... that put me off.
That Gardner one looks huge packed down... that put me off.
In reply to Post #62
It does, but it's flat, so could be just chucked at the bottom of the barrow for me? Suppose in the tent, under the bed chair?
Can't say I'm a fan of all these cradles myself, some of them are ridiculously sized and stupidly expensive
It does, but it's flat, so could be just chucked at the bottom of the barrow for me? Suppose in the tent, under the bed chair?
Can't say I'm a fan of all these cradles myself, some of them are ridiculously sized and stupidly expensive
In reply to Post #63
I liked the jrc hi care matt I had, but once it started perishing it took on loads of water and weighed a ton! What I liked after giving up folding it, you could just use it as a carryall. Bulky as hell on its own but was a really handy bag, and could take rods net and shelter on a day session. The price has shot up in recent years so I'd pay the extra few quid for the cotswold graviers matt if I needed that type.
I'll get the esp one when available but I suspect the thinking anglers matt will be the one I use most
I liked the jrc hi care matt I had, but once it started perishing it took on loads of water and weighed a ton! What I liked after giving up folding it, you could just use it as a carryall. Bulky as hell on its own but was a really handy bag, and could take rods net and shelter on a day session. The price has shot up in recent years so I'd pay the extra few quid for the cotswold graviers matt if I needed that type.
I'll get the esp one when available but I suspect the thinking anglers matt will be the one I use most
In reply to Post #64
I have a couple of sling type mats, a JRC euro and a trakker one, my preferred choice every time
Like most things, it's gone mad, It's a cradle type mat that I am looking for, cheap and reliable, no stupid metal frame or like the size of a small boat when packed down
I have a couple of sling type mats, a JRC euro and a trakker one, my preferred choice every time
Like most things, it's gone mad, It's a cradle type mat that I am looking for, cheap and reliable, no stupid metal frame or like the size of a small boat when packed down
In reply to Post #64
I have the high card mat. Fantastic mat, it is bulky but as u said, I use mine as a carryall on the barrow. It's showing signs now but as it's 4 yrs old I think it's done well
I have the high card mat. Fantastic mat, it is bulky but as u said, I use mine as a carryall on the barrow. It's showing signs now but as it's 4 yrs old I think it's done well
In reply to Post #66
I think I paid £60 for mine and got nearly ten years out of it, although it was ridiculously heavy towards the end. The ta one isn't much smaller but is about a third of the original weight, and stays that weight if it's left out in the rain
After having 2 of the most protective matts going for so long the esp looks a bit like those £10 roll up matts in terms of protection
I think I paid £60 for mine and got nearly ten years out of it, although it was ridiculously heavy towards the end. The ta one isn't much smaller but is about a third of the original weight, and stays that weight if it's left out in the rain
After having 2 of the most protective matts going for so long the esp looks a bit like those £10 roll up matts in terms of protection
In reply to Post #66
But it's only had one fish in it
But it's only had one fish in it
In reply to Post #68
2 actually
2 actually
In reply to Post #69
I see Kent tackle have had a delivery 👍🏻
In reply to Post #71
Just ordered the compact from there 👍
Just ordered the compact from there 👍
In reply to Post #72
What do you guys think of the thickness being 35mm.
In think with all the brain washing over the years that we have to have thicker and thicker mats it makes me question it.
Looking at 35mm it does seem thick enough. Putting it on grass would be fine but I would have it on platforms .
What do you guys think of the thickness being 35mm.
In think with all the brain washing over the years that we have to have thicker and thicker mats it makes me question it.
Looking at 35mm it does seem thick enough. Putting it on grass would be fine but I would have it on platforms .
The Padding is more than fine on them, no worries at all imho.
Just purchased one off eBay. Limited numbers by the looks of it.
In reply to Post #75
Just got my one from Harefield tackle.
Last one in stock.
You can buy the Drennan compact one which is the same as the ESP but is green rather than camo at £50.00
Just got my one from Harefield tackle.
Last one in stock.
You can buy the Drennan compact one which is the same as the ESP but is green rather than camo at £50.00