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Best ! Landing net (69 posts / 12,247 views)
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #1 13 Feb 2023 15:12
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this is a question that comes up a lot and there are lots of answers
going back to Dons of Edmonton way back in 1975
they bought out a Spring bow a strong flexible lightweight landing net combined with a stiff reliable 6ft handle we copied it using 2 top sections of 30lb test boat rods
I now see KORDA are releasing it again but at £250 !!! FFS ! it will need to be using as good a carbon as DYMAG nets are made off for that money
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #2 13 Feb 2023 15:15
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How do you know its not the handles dymag used
Spod Spod
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Post #3 13 Feb 2023 15:39
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I thought the suggestion was the Handles were Dymag?
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #4 13 Feb 2023 15:46
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AndyClark AndyClark
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Post #5 13 Feb 2023 15:50
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is that why graeme stopped selling direct and has no contact with anyone??
mark1009
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Post #6 13 Feb 2023 16:23
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Does Graham make the handles himself from carbon cloth, or buy them in ready made?
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #7 13 Feb 2023 17:30
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I'm not 100% sure but I know a few of the korda lads had dymag nets
stuart666 stuart666
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Post #8 13 Feb 2023 18:49
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I dont think he makes them himself.
stuart666 stuart666
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Post #9 13 Feb 2023 18:52
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It almost looks as bad as there new kaizen rods. No way would i be parting with £250 for that. It looks like it costs £50.
essesxandy essesxandy
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Post #10 13 Feb 2023 19:04
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Graeme owns the mandrel his handles are made on. He has used more than one company to make them.
ron83 ron83
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Post #11 13 Feb 2023 19:06
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Think Gerry was suggesting it needs to be of a similar quality, not that it was dymag. Either way, looks very similar to my matrix camo and twice the price.
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #12 13 Feb 2023 19:47
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The pictures don't do it justice,it is extremely rigid,light and the block is really well made(JAG).I will be getting one but won't be paying £250
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #13 13 Feb 2023 20:52
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yea the handle is important
BUT THE ARMS AND BLOCK ARE THE REAL IMPORTANT THING
there you need super lightweight and super rigidity with no drooping with just a wet net

like the Solar bowlock pile of shyte I bought a few years ago when it came out and sold on without even using it
and TRUST ME I am a huge Solar fan but boy did they drop the ball with that net ! I replaced it with a DYMAG Mk2 it was like comparing a 80`s Fiat Panda and the latest Porsche
but to be fair the early first bowlock was a good net though but that was different gravy
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #14 13 Feb 2023 21:08
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I have the mk3 dymag and side by side the korda net is just as good,I guess I will see once I use it on the bank if that is true
elltell elltell
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Post #15 13 Feb 2023 21:08
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Hi Gerry,
I love my Dymag MK3, however need to replace my old spare century net as it's seen better days, do you have any experience of the Terry H- ESP Reverse taper net, not seen one in the flesh so looking for some feedback??
Cheers
Tel
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