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Are you keen on rubber ?

I have two, both Korum. Not had the abrasive problem yet and I have had one of the nets for three years. For Barbel I would recommend the largest of the 'teardrop' design. There was a problem for some with the thread shearing but this can be replaced and I believe on the newer models this is no longer a problem. The only thing I would change is the depth of the net, slightly on the shallow side.
 
Korum for me too. I had one for a few seasons before leaving it on the bank and had no issues with replacing it like-for-like.

They seem to be kinder to the fish (softer), hooks don't get caught up so easily, they aren't suppose to transfer nasties from water to water and they dry very quickly without any nasty lingering smells

Trevor
 
I don't like these nets, they to rough to touch compared to other nets, i'm always worried about removing scales from the fish once landed.
 
I have one and I like it apart from the aforementioned lack of depth. Makes it difficult to rest the fish straight after landing, particularly if the bank is steep. The head also goes out of shape quite easily if knocked. I have quite a collection of nets and have yet to find the perfect model for landing and caring for big barbel. Any suggestions?

Steve
 
Steve Reed said:
I have quite a collection of nets and have yet to find the perfect model for landing and caring for big barbel. Any suggestions?
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What's in your net collection already? Might make life easier to know your preferences too.
 
I have two oval nets but neither have a deep enough mesh. I also have a 36" triangular net, can't remember the make but it has a good deep mesh. Only problem is that the mesh is very fine and it is difficult to handle in fast flowing water. My preference would be for a good strong oval net with a wide fish friendly mesh which must be deep enough to rest a fish in. Most of the nets I have encountered are just not up to it and either bend or break too easily - spreader blocks being a particular weak point. The spoon nets made by Korum and Gardner look interesting but are they strong enough? I am lucky enough to fish rivers where fish of 13+ (not very often!) find their way into the net and I'm afraid a lot of nets are just not up to it.

Cheers

Steve
 
I have two nets. Just bought the Gardner barbel spoon to couple with a Drennan Super Specialist pole. I have been using a Greys Prodigy 36" carp net but for some swims it's too deep and/or too short in the handle. That's where the new set up is supposed to come in.;)

I'd not vouch for the strength of the Gardner in use yet, it's not had a fish in it, but it certainly feels robust enough. Time will tell.
 
Paul

The worrying thing about that is that you looked in! ;)

Trevor
 
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