Gents,
Need an unhooking mat whereby the fish actually sink into it which minimises the risk of them sliding off or bouncing themselves out/off the mat.
I've had cradles, i've had beanies, i've had the pointless easy mats, i've had standard flat mats, but the closest i've seen to what I'd like is the old Aqua Bean Bag type mat, but they are like the rocking horses proverbial.
Thanks
Need an unhooking mat whereby the fish actually sink into it which minimises the risk of them sliding off or bouncing themselves out/off the mat.
I've had cradles, i've had beanies, i've had the pointless easy mats, i've had standard flat mats, but the closest i've seen to what I'd like is the old Aqua Bean Bag type mat, but they are like the rocking horses proverbial.
Thanks
In reply to Post #1
Have a look at the Thinking Anglers jobby mate.
Have a look at the Thinking Anglers jobby mate.
In reply to Post #2
That's definitely the best mat I have owned without sides
That's definitely the best mat I have owned without sides
In reply to Post #1
Nash inflatable cradle? The fish does sink into it as there is nothing underneath the part you lay the fish on and it has sidewalls and a velcro cover/flap.
Nash inflatable cradle? The fish does sink into it as there is nothing underneath the part you lay the fish on and it has sidewalls and a velcro cover/flap.
In reply to Post #1
"Scotweiler" has 2 Aqua mega mats for sale in classifieds.
"Scotweiler" has 2 Aqua mega mats for sale in classifieds.
In reply to Post #3
Completely agree. Will not think twice about getting another thinking anglers mat when the time comes.
Completely agree. Will not think twice about getting another thinking anglers mat when the time comes.
Nash Hi protect Beanie Mat is very good
In reply to Post #2
I will take a look at that one as well, need a new mat, mines like 20odd years old and falling apart
I will take a look at that one as well, need a new mat, mines like 20odd years old and falling apart
Johnson Ross have a couple of decent aqua mats on their site
Got to be thinking anglers.
In reply to Post #1
Cotswold mk2, had thinking anglers which is slightly smaller version and still think cotswold is the better.
Cotswold mk2, had thinking anglers which is slightly smaller version and still think cotswold is the better.
In reply to Post #2
I second that for the TA mat.
I second that for the TA mat.
In reply to Post #8
I find myself in the same boat, mines the original Nash beanie from around 2000 iirc. I've ummed and ahhed over this for ages but last week finally ordered the TA mat due to cost difference of my ideal mat which is the Cotswold Aquarius Monster Poly and being able to customise it.. I did have a look at the Nash beanie too as it was for sale on Ebay for £50 (may still be).
I asked the same Q as you last year on here, or was it the year before, and the majority said the TA mat, I hope I'll like it when it arrives !
I find myself in the same boat, mines the original Nash beanie from around 2000 iirc. I've ummed and ahhed over this for ages but last week finally ordered the TA mat due to cost difference of my ideal mat which is the Cotswold Aquarius Monster Poly and being able to customise it.. I did have a look at the Nash beanie too as it was for sale on Ebay for £50 (may still be).
I asked the same Q as you last year on here, or was it the year before, and the majority said the TA mat, I hope I'll like it when it arrives !
Army andy made me one about 8 years ago... His standard foam one plus I asked for layer of poly balls to go on top of the foam... Superb mat and still going strong... Fish just sink into it 😊
Have a look at cotswold mk2 👌