barbel weigh sling

[John Clarke]

could anyone recommend a weigh sling for barbell/chub looking for a foldable one rather than a carp type one.many thanks john

 

[Gerry Giles]

What about a Gardner Specimen Sling Mat ?
Packs down small and compact.
Doubles as a weigh sling
Unhooking area measures 70cm x 73cm
External zipped pocket for scales and fish care products
25mm foam padding
Comes with dedicated matching olive green bag.

only other one I know of is
https://www.cotswoldaquarius.co.uk/...--sacks/227-specialist-weigh-sling-28--x-14--

 

[John Clarke]

thanks Gerry i'll check it out

 

[John Clarke]

weigh mat

hi Gerry this seems ideal managed to get one for £17
so well pleased.thanks again for replying.all the best
john

 

[Gerry Giles]

Happy to help John
and I hope you get some wackers to weigh in it
good luck

 

[John Walker]

cheap but decent alternative is a big polyester shopping bag but wet it 1st

 

[Derek Funcks]

cheap but decent alternative is a big polyester shopping bag but wet it 1st

I was thinking of something similar, the kind you get from a wallpaper shop
Its what Chris and Bob used to use.

 

[David Craine]

I have Ikea bag for weighing sea fish, no reason why it couldnt be used for Barbel...
its very light, takes up no space at all, and costs a wonderful 40p, only downside is that its bright blue, no good for the Carpy boys.

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/...s/frakta-carrier-bag-large-blue-art-17228340/

Dave

 

[Gavin Hoe-Richardson]

I have Ikea bag for weighing sea fish, no reason why it couldnt be used for Barbel...
its very light, takes up no space at all, and costs a wonderful 40p, only downside is that its bright blue, no good for the Carpy boys.

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/...s/frakta-carrier-bag-large-blue-art-17228340/

Dave

I use one of those to keep all my nets in over winter, suspended from a beam in the garage roof out of the way of the mice.

 

[John Clarke]

weigh slings

thanks all for your replies
john

 

[Gerry Giles]

cheap but decent alternative is a big polyester shopping bag but wet it 1st

Never thought of that got some old shopping bags here

 

[Dave Taylor]

Hi John
I've accumulated umpteen slings and mats over the years but my favourite barbel/chub sling-mat is still an old Nash combo which I would love to replace with a new equivalent.
https://barbel.co.uk/site/vbulletin/forum/members/picture.php?albumid=490&pictureid=5899
The beauty of the design is that a fish doesn't have to be transferred for weighing and can be cradled back into the water in situ.
Manufacturers seem to have gone for combie mat/ slings designed to carry rods and nets and have forgotten that most just want something practical to strap on a bag.

 

[John Walker]

bloody ,ell Dave, i remember using old hession sacks when i 1st figured out how to catch them shadows

 

[Dave Taylor]

bloody ,ell Dave, i remember using old hession sacks when i 1st figured out how to catch them shadows

JW,.. I have still got a 36" fine mesh pike weigh net/sling brought from Trev Moss 1980'ish which is still sound and will accommodate any barbel as well as being able to stash away easily.
Most of my mates said that I was wasting my dosh as all my fish could be weighed in a pole cup!!

 

[Andy Bebbington]

large plastic carrier bag works great.

 

[Colin Bridger]

weigh in the landing net, and deduct the weight of the fish. This causes much less stress to the fish, with much less handling.

 

[Bill Walford]

weigh in the landing net, and deduct the weight of the fish. This causes much less stress to the fish, with much less handling.

Got to agree with Colin. My landing net is one of the rubberised mesh jobbies and I have a quick release gizmo which allows me to net, rest, bank, weigh and release all in very quick time with hardly any handling at all. It's only if it warrants a picture (not vey often ) does it actually come out of the net

 

[Ken Jones]

I use a rather tatty Nash beanie sling.Dont think they are made any more so if any kind person would like to sell a good conditioned one for a fair price please pm me.They double as a matt,sling and carry all .
Ken

 

[John Clarke]

weigh sling

thanks all for replies
john