Landing Nets....

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Landing Nets....

Postby CabbagePatchKid » 04 Mar 2009 20:41

Although I use the normal huge triangular landing net for Carp, I've always preferred the metal-framed type for river fishing (better for combatting marginal weed, etc). Trouble is, the net I'm using isn't really big enough. Although it's a large oval-framed job "meant" for barbel I must admit to having a slightly uneasy solo netting of the 11-15 I caught in August, so much so that I reverted to using a carp net for the rest of the season.

Can anyone recommend a proper Barbel-sized oval metal-framed net out there? And I'd be interested in hearing preferences for landing nets in general.
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Re: Landing Nets....

Postby Rob Harrison » 16 Jul 2009 21:34

I have the Gardner one... although hasn't seen the river yet! Will be christening it Saturday ;)
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Re: Landing Nets....

Postby barbelbloke » 17 Jul 2009 00:56

http://www.tackledirect2u.co.uk/index.p ... icegrabber

i have the gardner one but bought this abu 32 " as it folds up,didn't buy it from here though, got it from e-bay, a guy in the channel islands, it's absolutely massive, just keep the gardner as a spare now..
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Re: Landing Nets....

Postby bgit » 17 Jul 2009 06:54

I like the convenience of a break down type for transport, but prefer a spoon type for use in weedy and fast flowing water.
Must admit I'm not impressed by some of the spoons that are available.
A number of years ago made my own from bits and after 6 or 7 years still going strong - ideal. Just used netting from a game boat net and made up a reinforced frame and used a 'bomb' proof spreader block.
Most nets are inadequate in some way and seen plenty break - mostly at where the frame joins the spreader or the spreader and insert itself. As for pinned brass or stainless threaded bits on spreaders then they usually work loose - more modding fodder!
For a triangular then a 36" ABU offers great value for money - if you want to trim the arms shorter then quite easy.
The spoon I've got measures 32" by 25 wide, has a stiffened frame at certain areas and features a wide diameter frame.
I planned or maybe will do sometime in the future to produce a few of these. Also have worked on a semi folding, quick detachable head. Just don't seem to have the time to finish the development.
Another weakness are the handles on offer - not adequate in most cases. OK for lawn type swims, but not that suited to high banks.
The powerstrech is good but heavy and has a problem with jamming unless modded.Also it's difficult to find.
The Conoflex Heavy Duty is good and my handle of choice for the BA.

Just my opinions but from many years of experience,

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Re: Landing Nets....

Postby barbelbloke » 17 Jul 2009 17:04

i know what you mean about landing net handles Bob, i've smashed just about every "normal" handle, it's the high banks and the pressure from flowing water, i've had 'em snap at full length with a big net on the end just by dipping it in the water, that's without getting anywhere near a fish...
finally splashed out £50 on a drennan 3m super specialist twist and lock, so far so good, seems well up to the task..
i've still got an extending aluminium handle that i bought from ships tackle in staple hill many moons ago, ships have long gone now but the handle is still as good as new, if the drennan packs up then i'm not buying any more, the ally one will do, it's heavy and looks horrible but it certainly does the job without a doubt...
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Re: Landing Nets....

Postby CabbagePatchKid » 19 Jul 2009 14:12

quote "Hi CabbagePatchKid
Did you ever get one of these nets and if so would you recommand it :lol: "
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Hi Nige, I went for the big ABU Garcia one in the end. Nick at KA recommended this one, and it does have the advantage of closing down for easier carrying. Unfortunately haven't tested it with a big fish yet, but it seems to tick all my boxes so-far. Cheers mate, Nick
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Re: Landing Nets....

Postby Thomas_Covenant » 19 Jul 2009 19:16

Bob, have you put your net into production yet, i am sure you will have a huge uptake.

I use an Abu trianglular net, in reality i put up with it, but i would love to find a suitable pan net. I have seen the one from a shop in Luton and didnt think it was up to much, the Gardiner one i think the metal is too weak and i will not pay all that money for a Whitlock regardless of how good it is supposed to be!

I did have a John Wilson pan net many years ago but the bloody mice ate through it in the garage. I used that net to land pike to 22lbs and carp to 28lbs while stalking and i have never been able to replace it :( :(

Hurry up Bob, there is a market out there waiting for your net mate.
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Re: Landing Nets....

Postby Jedd Hughes » 13 Aug 2009 19:29

Hi Chaps

I have bought the Drennan specialist landing net pole a couple of weeks ago and I also bought the Berkley 42" landing net. Two sessions and the net was broken. I did not force it but you needed to bend it slightly to place it in the spreader. Obviously I still use the Drennan pole but have gone back to my trusty "Kennets" net.

Any more news Bob on you possibly making handles?? ;)

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Re: Landing Nets....

Postby bgit » 13 Aug 2009 20:48

Extremely busy at the moment and working on several new things.

Jedd - having managed to break a Fox Stalker Big Fish and the one you mention have reverted back to my old faithful Conoflex HD specimen handle - not the lightest handle in the world, but with a bit of converting you can get an extra foot or so out of it. Tough as old boots.


Have produced a spreader block machined from aluminium bar with a stainless steel thread and a fixing system that is very stable. Have also machined a stainless steel collar to replace the brass one. Although I'm very pleased with the result, both items are not really cost effective using the machinery that I have.

I'll take another look soon at other approaches - the spoon net is achievable and I'll try and do a write up of D-I-Y approach.

I have several metal spreader blocks from various sources should anyone be stuck.

Hopefully more information soon,

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Re: Landing Nets....

Postby shippo11 » 13 Aug 2009 22:03

Jedd I had the Berklay net a few years ago which I bent the metal prongs on. I hate landing nets so poorly made I broke on average 3 to 4 handles a season till I found the 3mtr Keenets powerstretch on ebay hard to beat that handle had it 2 years now.
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