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Light Landing net (not for too much money) (13 posts / 1,081 views)
spokes spokes
Posts: 312
Post #1 22 Apr 2021 07:22
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Hi all wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction for a lightweight 42" landing net and pole. That's preferably under 100 pounds.

I suffer with back problems and although I can land the fish with my current net, I do struggle abit with my back. I currently have a jrc xlite I think it is. Are there any others out there that are super lightweight. Tia
frothey frothey
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Post #2 22 Apr 2021 07:28
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In reply to Post #1
I bet there's only ounces between them. It's the mesh that'll make the difference, try a shallow one rather than a deep mesh, or one with an open weave so it moves easier in the water
spokes spokes
Posts: 312
Post #3 22 Apr 2021 07:44
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Cheers for that I was actually thinking that myself. I just didn't know if a different net would fit my current pole.

Do any of the lighter nets spring to mind thanks
Carbeler Carbeler
Posts: 496
Post #4 22 Apr 2021 07:48
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In reply to Post #1
Maybe try getting some net floats for the arms and handle?

Might add abit of weight but should make landing them easier.
framey framey
Posts: 5,320
Post #5 22 Apr 2021 08:12
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In reply to Post #4
I have a set of the Aqua floats on one of my nets.
AlanP
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Post #6 22 Apr 2021 12:16
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Would a longer (8 foot) handle make it easier as you wouldn't have to bend over as much?
carpy09 carpy09
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Post #7 22 Apr 2021 12:26
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In reply to Post #1
Sonic Vader x £50
wandle1 wandle1
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Post #8 22 Apr 2021 13:16
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Maybe take a look at the new Korum opportunist landing net and pole,the pole looks good,folds up very small..there are vids for it on the korum YouTube channel..

Its supposed to be very light and compact,..
Baza1075
Posts: 552
Post #9 22 Apr 2021 16:39
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Sabre do a carbon two piece handle net for £50. Which seems great value. I bought one to replace my 2nd net. How reliable it will be I can't say as only had it a couple of months.
Boris_Carp Boris_Carp
Posts: 2,135
Post #10 22 Apr 2021 17:16
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In reply to Post #1
As Carpy says vader x rs very light and packs down small due to 2 piece handle
Boris_Carp Boris_Carp
Posts: 2,135
Post #11 22 Apr 2021 17:42
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In reply to Post #1
As Carpy says vader x rs very light and packs down small due to 2 piece handle
Gashman Gashman
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Post #12 22 Apr 2021 18:36
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In reply to Post #9
I have this, great value net
spokes spokes
Posts: 312
Post #13 23 Apr 2021 11:02
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Cheers all just ordered a saber one see how I get on. Ty
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