I have a landing net handle from back in the day - 15 years ago atleast I guess. It's reverse taper carbon (or perhaps glass) in a green spiral wrap. Spike on one end and machined ally spreader block on the other. There's no brand markings at all..... Anyone have an idea on manufacturer/model?
Sounds like an early Dymag
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Knowing the lad who gave it to me I doubt it'd be anything exotic/expensive, but I do like the handle and was going to do a refurb, however I'd like to change the block but it seems bonded in rather than screw fitted
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Sounds like it could be an old chris brown net handle.
They have the bonded machined alloy spreader, green whipping and used to have the reverse taper
Sounds like it could be an old chris brown net handle.
They have the bonded machined alloy spreader, green whipping and used to have the reverse taper
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No whipping and doesn't look like any Chris Browns or Dymags I can see on Google. I'll see if I can upload a pic. As I say, I'd be surprised if it's anything but a bog standard mainstream tackle manufacturer
No whipping and doesn't look like any Chris Browns or Dymags I can see on Google. I'll see if I can upload a pic. As I say, I'd be surprised if it's anything but a bog standard mainstream tackle manufacturer
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I had an ultracult landing net handle that looked like that in the early 90's must have been 90-92
Had a north western 36” net and arms attached to it and I still have those.
Then I trod on it
I had an ultracult landing net handle that looked like that in the early 90's must have been 90-92
Had a north western 36” net and arms attached to it and I still have those.
Then I trod on it
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It could easily be that old.
It could easily be that old.
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Just heat the block with a heat gun and twist it out then you can fit a different one if you dont like it.
Just heat the block with a heat gun and twist it out then you can fit a different one if you dont like it.
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That's a ultra cult net..
That's a ultra cult net..
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Cant see a net 😊
Cant see a net 😊
Thanks all, Ultracult it is then!
I'll try the heat gun Jeff, thanks. It's not that I don't like the block, it's just the holes are slightly worn, and not a good fit for the arms.
Update...
It's been confirmed that the arms aren't original, so that explains the poor fit. So if I can find suitable replacements I'll keep the original block.
I'll try the heat gun Jeff, thanks. It's not that I don't like the block, it's just the holes are slightly worn, and not a good fit for the arms.
Update...
It's been confirmed that the arms aren't original, so that explains the poor fit. So if I can find suitable replacements I'll keep the original block.
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I cried when mine broke
Is this kind of thing something you can make Jeff?
I cried when mine broke
Is this kind of thing something you can make Jeff?
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I only use the torrix or aviator handles or the new 2 piece push fit harrison handle and harrison arms . I get my blocks and net fittings from custom angling solutions
I only use the torrix or aviator handles or the new 2 piece push fit harrison handle and harrison arms . I get my blocks and net fittings from custom angling solutions