I have seen one review of this net in a thread centred around the new range of ESP rods but has anyone else used/handled one yet? I like the look of the net and the 44inch arms/longer reach.
I see they have a new reverse taper handle and spreader (looks lightweight and simple) - interested particularly in the weight and rigidity of the net - can anyone comment on how it compares to other top end net offerings (Dymags, Matrix Bulldog, Freespirit/Harrison ranges)?
Cheers,
James.
I see they have a new reverse taper handle and spreader (looks lightweight and simple) - interested particularly in the weight and rigidity of the net - can anyone comment on how it compares to other top end net offerings (Dymags, Matrix Bulldog, Freespirit/Harrison ranges)?
Cheers,
James.
In reply to Post #1
None of the other nets you mention will have a % added to the cost because of one blokes name, which in turn adds nothing to the quality.
The Matrix Bulldog net is superb, the 3K Camo net is a great bit of kit for the money very stiff and very lightweight, I'd look at that if I were you.
None of the other nets you mention will have a % added to the cost because of one blokes name, which in turn adds nothing to the quality.
The Matrix Bulldog net is superb, the 3K Camo net is a great bit of kit for the money very stiff and very lightweight, I'd look at that if I were you.
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I have new ESP net and a Matrix bulldog. Both very similar weight and stiffness. Spreader block on ESP is more user friendly.
Although not as light, or as exclusive, the ESP is a good alternative to the impossible to obtain Dymag.
I have new ESP net and a Matrix bulldog. Both very similar weight and stiffness. Spreader block on ESP is more user friendly.
Although not as light, or as exclusive, the ESP is a good alternative to the impossible to obtain Dymag.
Thanks both - I already have a mk2 bulldog and a DIY net using the 3k components and top notch block.
I'm not unhappy with the bulldog - just wondering if this new net would be a significamt upgrade.
I'm not unhappy with the bulldog - just wondering if this new net would be a significamt upgrade.
Same as Coffo I used the bulldog for a long time but bought the new esp, find it much easier to put together and take apart, will also be buying the new telescopic one for boat and stalking use.
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Having recently purchased a set of Torrix landing net blanks, after comparing these to a Century Ti net, both Matrix nets and MK1 - MK2 Terry Hearn landing nets. I'm really impressed with the lightweight quailty and performance of the Harrison Torrix blanks. Having decided to build the handle with a Titanium ferrule fitting, plastic end cap and fox moulded spreader block. The total weight with net arms and old style shallow Jrc mesh comes in at 497g, or 555g with deeper Solar green mesh.
I've noticed recently a trend of people setting up with two landing nets at the ready.
Having recently purchased a set of Torrix landing net blanks, after comparing these to a Century Ti net, both Matrix nets and MK1 - MK2 Terry Hearn landing nets. I'm really impressed with the lightweight quailty and performance of the Harrison Torrix blanks. Having decided to build the handle with a Titanium ferrule fitting, plastic end cap and fox moulded spreader block. The total weight with net arms and old style shallow Jrc mesh comes in at 497g, or 555g with deeper Solar green mesh.
I've noticed recently a trend of people setting up with two landing nets at the ready.
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Interesting, I had been advised that the matrix 3k was functionally the same as the Torrix handle - in terms of weight, and stiffness.
I had bought a defiant net handle -which thought would be my ultimate net hand. But sadly whilst a lovely but of carbon it is about the same as the 3k/bulldog in terms of flex but much heavier.
Interesting, I had been advised that the matrix 3k was functionally the same as the Torrix handle - in terms of weight, and stiffness.
I had bought a defiant net handle -which thought would be my ultimate net hand. But sadly whilst a lovely but of carbon it is about the same as the 3k/bulldog in terms of flex but much heavier.
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Could be of help, the Torrix handle blank weighed 147g without fittings (179g with Ti ferrule and end cap), the 6ft Harrison Aviator blank weighs 10g more. I was kindly advised by Harrison the Torrix handle was the stiffer of the two. Having owned a Dymag mk3 landing net in the past (485g it weighed), the Torrix is imho a lightweight and obtainable alternative at almost half the price. Many of the custom rod builders offer the Harrison nets nowadays with Custom Angling Solutions fittings of choice.
Another one recommend to me was Kev Clayton and Chris Orme's Code landing net, full 1k weave wrap carbon throughout and also on the net arms.
To be fair, i believe all the net handles mentioned thus far are similar performance wise in terms of stiffness, certainly looked it to me on netting fish for other's lol. So, due to the price point of the Torrix, it may well fall short of what your looking for unfortunately. One of the reasons i wanted to build a net from scratch, was to incorporate buoyancy inside the blanks at various points and titanium fittings, and the Torrix is a easily accessible blank to purchase.
Could be of help, the Torrix handle blank weighed 147g without fittings (179g with Ti ferrule and end cap), the 6ft Harrison Aviator blank weighs 10g more. I was kindly advised by Harrison the Torrix handle was the stiffer of the two. Having owned a Dymag mk3 landing net in the past (485g it weighed), the Torrix is imho a lightweight and obtainable alternative at almost half the price. Many of the custom rod builders offer the Harrison nets nowadays with Custom Angling Solutions fittings of choice.
Another one recommend to me was Kev Clayton and Chris Orme's Code landing net, full 1k weave wrap carbon throughout and also on the net arms.
To be fair, i believe all the net handles mentioned thus far are similar performance wise in terms of stiffness, certainly looked it to me on netting fish for other's lol. So, due to the price point of the Torrix, it may well fall short of what your looking for unfortunately. One of the reasons i wanted to build a net from scratch, was to incorporate buoyancy inside the blanks at various points and titanium fittings, and the Torrix is a easily accessible blank to purchase.