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Gardner landing net pole/folding pan net

Julian Griffiths

Julian Griffiths

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Anyone rate this latest Gardner landing net pole & net?
1.5m to 4m reach according to description.

Looking to replace my drennan landing net pole. 👍
 

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I've got the net, Julian. The 26" version. I like it. I did look at the 30" but it was just too big for my needs. Nice and light and easily moved around. The mesh is deep enough for me, and I've had a 13lber in it, so ok size wise. My only criticism is when folded in half it is a little awkward to transport on the gear I carry. Before I had a folding triangular net that I could get in my holdall, but I now have to carry the Gardner on top of my rucksack, and it isn't the best place for it. But that's just me. I'll have to find abetter way of carrying it this season.

Can't help you with the pole I'm afraid. I use the Drennan one.
 
I bought one approximately eighteen months/two years ago for particular swims on the D.Derwent. It's very robust and has hauled a few chunky barbel to the bank. The net I can't help you with I'm afraid as mine is paired with a collapsible Korum spoon.
 
I got the landing net handle, it's a solid, sturdy bit of kit. Like you, I was used to using the Drennan Twistlock, and the Gardner handle wasn't for me. I found it too heavy and bulky in comparison, so I bought the 'long reach version' of the Twistlock, which extends to 3.5m, and I think is so much better.
 
Simon Archer said:
I've got the net, Julian. The 26" version. I like it. I did look at the 30" but it was just too big for my needs. Nice and light and easily moved around. The mesh is deep enough for me, and I've had a 13lber in it, so ok size wise. My only criticism is when folded in half it is a little awkward to transport on the gear I carry. Before I had a folding triangular net that I could get in my holdall, but I now have to carry the Gardner on top of my rucksack, and it isn't the best place for it. But that's just me. I'll have to find abetter way of carrying it this season.

Can't help you with the pole I'm afraid. I use the Drennan one.
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I get that criticism you have with it... I too prefer the old triangula nets generally as a couple of quick whip arounds has it folded and stored in the quiver.
Cheers Simon 👍
 
Paul Boulton said:
I bought one approximately eighteen months/two years ago for particular swims on the D.Derwent. It's very robust and has hauled a few chunky barbel to the bank. The net I can't help you with I'm afraid as mine is paired with a collapsible Korum spoon.
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Looks a good bit of kit, I do have the lone angler beast of a landing net pole too, but quite heavy. (but built to last!) 😊
 
I used the net last season. Great, well made and ‘did the job’ but got fed up with it as awkward to carry. Best was on top of my rucksack but still found it to get in the way somehow. Gone back to a drennan 32” triangle so it fits in the quiver.
 
Jeremy Cronin said:
I have the pole it is good but you notice how heavy it is when extended. But built to last i guess. Went over to a Chris Brown 36" net and extending pole, very lightweight and really stiff.
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I didn’t know that CB angling products did an extending pole? Thaught they just did the 6ft with 3ft extension? Mate
 
I have the gardnerXL. I have managed to get two of the telescopic sections jammed together. Always a problem with tele sections. I forgot about it. I'll have to get it out of the shed and loosen it. 😁😉
 
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