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High sided mat/ cradle recommendation (14 posts / 1,903 views)
Jimmers532
Posts: 889
Post #1 9 Jul 2022 21:20
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A new lake I'm fishing has a rule that you have to have a high sided mat or cradle, are there any you would recommend ? AD have the advanta rehab cradle for half price at the minute has anybody used this or any others you would recommend ? Cheers
HarrisonCarp HarrisonCarp
Posts: 387
Post #2 9 Jul 2022 21:32
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The Advanta one has gone down really well, few friends have got I'm and they do the job.

I have the NGT one that folds away small and lightweight.
wandle1 wandle1
Posts: 7,469
Post #3 9 Jul 2022 21:57
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In reply to Post #1
Yes I'd recommend without hesitation the NGT ,padded cradle ,the one that has the mesh underneath ,removable padded inner mat,it's light ,has kneeling flap..

It's a bit bulky tho,but I use that to my advantage, when you set up lay your holdall on it ,makes it a doddle to get yr rods out ..

It's NGT,people going to get brand snobbery over it myself I think it better by far over so so called premium brands..

Why pay more,...?
NickGordon NickGordon
Posts: 3,121
Post #4 9 Jul 2022 22:43
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In reply to Post #1
Even though I get subsidised, I would still go RH Cabrio Monster Unhooking Mat

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chopper chopper
Posts: 4,767
Post #5 12 Jul 2022 14:53
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Has anyone used the gardener one ? Seem them about but don't no how good thay are
Fivenil Fivenil
Posts: 2,037
Post #6 12 Jul 2022 17:15
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In reply to Post #2
Been looking at these for a few weeks. AD are doing the XL for £53.99, usually £84 so i just ordered one.
HarrisonCarp HarrisonCarp
Posts: 387
Post #7 12 Jul 2022 17:39
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In reply to Post #6
Well worth it - don't get me wrong the ones that sell for £100+ are high quality but if you're not catching huge carp then the NGT / AD stuff does the job.
Canalcarper71 Canalcarper71
Posts: 1,389
Post #8 12 Jul 2022 17:56
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In reply to Post #1
I have this one an aqua combo cradle does the job on long sessions of more than 3 days


https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/aqua-combi-cradle
Fivenil Fivenil
Posts: 2,037
Post #9 12 Jul 2022 18:07
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In reply to Post #7
Im currently using a Chub Xtra protection cradle. Been good over the years but always found it a big of a pain doing the zips up in the 4 corners and it takes ages to dry out, whereas the Advanta has the mesh at the bottom. I also do 2 France trips a year so the XL is perfect for there.
HarrisonCarp HarrisonCarp
Posts: 387
Post #10 12 Jul 2022 19:23
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In reply to Post #9
Yeah my NGT one is just for the UK day sesh or long weekends.

I would love to go to France and would invest in a better cradle for sure.

Jimmers532
Posts: 889
Post #11 13 Jul 2022 22:54
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I've ordered the advanta one, it's only for 1 lake and the fish are only up to mid 20 so don't need anything huge, will let you know what it's like when I get it 👍
Boris_Carp Boris_Carp
Posts: 2,135
Post #12 13 Jul 2022 23:37
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In reply to Post #11
Just bought the as camo one for 37 quid couldn't resist it
Jimmers532
Posts: 889
Post #13 14 Jul 2022 12:01
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In reply to Post #12
That's the one I got too mate, look spot on for the money 👍
Fivenil Fivenil
Posts: 2,037
Post #14 15 Jul 2022 12:23
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In reply to Post #13
Crikey, the XL really is XL!
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