I'm after a new landing net and want peoples opinions on the easiest to use, I struggle removing the current one from the block. Years ago I had one were you pushed a metal block on a hinge on to create the tension in the spreader , does anyone know what model this was I'm thinking trakker or aqua. And what do people recommend.
In reply to Post #1
Jrc did a net like that,you could look at top notch tackle they do the same block.I have got one on my custom aviator net,its very well made and very easy to use,it is slightly heavy but with a net float on its no issue
Jrc did a net like that,you could look at top notch tackle they do the same block.I have got one on my custom aviator net,its very well made and very easy to use,it is slightly heavy but with a net float on its no issue
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ye JRC did one called the x-lite like that. I think the new solar one has something similar. i had the JRC one found it really heavy, no idea what the solar one is like
maybe its just the net your using has a crappy spreader block. i have a dymag and have no problems with that but its a very expensive bit of kit
ye JRC did one called the x-lite like that. I think the new solar one has something similar. i had the JRC one found it really heavy, no idea what the solar one is like
maybe its just the net your using has a crappy spreader block. i have a dymag and have no problems with that but its a very expensive bit of kit
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Have a look at the new Matrix net.I have two - and they are fantastic.
I changed from the ESP Terry Hearn net, as it was too deep a mesh for the water I was fishing at the time. The Matrix net is fantastic and very easy to remove from the block.
Have a look at the new Matrix net.I have two - and they are fantastic.
I changed from the ESP Terry Hearn net, as it was too deep a mesh for the water I was fishing at the time. The Matrix net is fantastic and very easy to remove from the block.
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I can 2nd that, I have the Matrix camo net in both sizes and it's a doddle to remove
I can 2nd that, I have the Matrix camo net in both sizes and it's a doddle to remove
In reply to Post #1
I had the same problem as you struggled to set and break down some of these nets with the tiny spreader blocks but the matrix camo was recommended on here to me and can't believe how easy it is to use highly recommend
I had the same problem as you struggled to set and break down some of these nets with the tiny spreader blocks but the matrix camo was recommended on here to me and can't believe how easy it is to use highly recommend
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I have the aqua 2 piece landing net. No problems with it at all- easy to break down. Stiff and light which is what a landing net needs to be.
I have the aqua 2 piece landing net. No problems with it at all- easy to break down. Stiff and light which is what a landing net needs to be.
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JRC Roamer Xlite by the sounds of it, fantastic net
JRC Roamer Xlite by the sounds of it, fantastic net
Fox Trigger Lock if you can get one. Still using mine and works a treat,
For some reason I always go for a Prologic net, bought the Avanger net last week before that had the CC20 and Cruzade
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ive got 2 of them fantastic net easy to break down,plus has a isotope slot.love mine
ive got 2 of them fantastic net easy to break down,plus has a isotope slot.love mine
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I have the matrix net in my custom built net, it was the only black net I could get at the time I've had to re stitch it's twice now which is annoying.
I use a top notch spreader block which although heavy is great, allows me to separate the net arms and pole and pole and manage the fish easily.
I have the matrix net in my custom built net, it was the only black net I could get at the time I've had to re stitch it's twice now which is annoying.
I use a top notch spreader block which although heavy is great, allows me to separate the net arms and pole and pole and manage the fish easily.
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I don't have mine anymore but it really is a great net
I don't have mine anymore but it really is a great net
The net in question was the JRC X Lite Roamer. I have mine in front of me now on the bank and still my favourite net for the speed you could collapse the net and just unplug the handle to bring a fish onto the bank. I have a Century net and it may be light but it's useless.
As for the JRC X Lite's being heavy, mines a 42" and a nightmare in a strong wind to hold, I have just replaced the net with the tackle box spare net and it's now worse, almost two handed job netting a fish when it's wet now, weighs a ton..
As for the JRC X Lite's being heavy, mines a 42" and a nightmare in a strong wind to hold, I have just replaced the net with the tackle box spare net and it's now worse, almost two handed job netting a fish when it's wet now, weighs a ton..
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You wont go wrong with the Xlite. Brilliant net for the money, had a few different nets over the years, spot on, sat with mine too
You wont go wrong with the Xlite. Brilliant net for the money, had a few different nets over the years, spot on, sat with mine too