Korum fast mat

[Chris Thomson]

Hi, does anyone know of anywhere selling one ? Seems to be out of stock everywhere thank you

 

[Richard Isaacs]

Chris I sold mine in favor of the foldamat. It’s more suitable for those longer fish and folds away just as light and compact.
the advantage of the fast mat was it was up in 2 seconds where as the foldamat takes around 10 seconds other than this I prefer the foldamat for barbel.

 

[Paul Whiteing]

If I caught a barbel that was too long for my fast mat I'd whip out my knife in 2 seconds flat and slash one end (of the mat) , small price to pay.

 

[Richard Isaacs]

If I caught a barbel that was too long for my fast mat I'd whip out my knife in 2 seconds flat and slash one end (of the mat) , small price to pay.

I’ve caught plenty over 30 inches long (fast mat length)
A good 13lb fish is generally longer than a fast mat. Yes you can get them in and it’s fine but a little space at the business end is always nice. Dimensionally the foldamat is better for barbel I think. Fast mat is a great tool I can’t deny it but the length could of done with being 3 or 4 inch longer.

 

[Dave Collins]

Hi Chris
Seems they are out of stock
This place seems to have stock https://www.bordonanglingcentre.co.uk/Korum-Fast-Unhooking-Mat-K0290024.html

 

[Dave Durrant]

If I caught a barbel that was too long for my fast mat I'd whip out my knife in 2 seconds flat and slash one end (of the mat) , small price to pay.

Phew that's a relief. I thought you were going to say you'd slash a bit off the barbel to make it fit

 

[Paul Whiteing]

Phew that's a relief. I thought you were going to say you'd slash a bit off the barbel to make it fit

Nah Dàve, that's to weigh it if your scales only go to 12lb, weigh each bit and add them together

 

[Colin Dapp]

The NGT cradle is slightly bigger(108cm compared to 80cm) than the fastmat and the same sort of price. It will take a 20 no problem.

 

[Chris Thomson]

Thanks , going for the NGT one

 

[Richard Isaacs]

Thanks , going for the NGT one

Check the weight.
the beauty of the Korums are they are only 1kg all in.

 

[Eddie Bray]

I have the Angling Direct Advanta XL Cradle which I am very pleased with, maximum size open is 120cm, the downside is it does weigh 2.2kgs compared to some of the others positively heavy, but is very well made, and will handle any sized Barbel easily.

 

[Richard Parsons]

Jeez - my brolley only weighs 3.5kg! The tackle manufacturers cut down the weight of one product, only to invent a more elaborate something-else which just adds the weight again. Just a flat and light unhooking mat will do for me.

 

[Jon Elliott]

Jeez - my brolley only weighs 3.5kg! The tackle manufacturers cut down the weight of one product, only to invent a more elaborate something-else which just adds the weight again. Just a flat and light unhooking mat will do for me.

Do you fit under it, Rich ?

 

[Richard Isaacs]

Do you fit under it, Rich ?

A lot of good 50 inch brolleys are 3kg and less. The Korum super steels are proper good sturdy brolleys and they are only 2.9kg

 

[Richard Parsons]

Do you fit under it, Rich ?

Just about, Jon - it's a Pentalite (with extra head-room)

 

[Richard Isaacs]

Just about, Jon - it's a Pentalite (with extra head-room)

That’s the one you peg out all the way round isn’t it rich. I’m pretty sure it’s a pentalite my step dad has.
how is it in tight swims and sloping banks.

 

[Richard Parsons]

It's pretty good, Rich. Narrow and deep would be a good way to describe it, and it was different height pegging points on the side. Obviously, limited to slightly sloping banks only. It's weight and the fact it fits in the sling are also useful characteristics.

 

[Joe Winstanley]

I think the Pentalite is a very good brolly, better imo than the Fox Specialist, which is also good. Better coverage on the sides, and it offers more shelter in crappy conditions, because you can tuck right into the back .

When the weather improves I will put both of them up on the lawn and do a side-by-side review comparing the dimensions.

 

[Richard Isaacs]

They look the part but I’ve always been a spike in the floor type of guy. I think if I was to fully peg out a little shelter on a short session I’d be reluctant to pull it all down after an hour to move where as a standard brolley keeps the rain off my head and is back in the quiver in a matter of seconds.
I do have an abode brolly shelter with an over rap but it comes out very rarely for overnight sessions.
Korum brolleys are great. I’ve got the lightweight graphite one and it’s brilliant to chuck about between swims. if I think I’m going to be heading out in a serious wind. I stick on a couple of poles.

 

[Richard Parsons]

Yeah, agreed Rich. That's the thing with pegging it down - it's not for daytime roving at all. I still use the standard brolley if that's the plan. Usually, however, my sessions are overnighters, so perfect for the job.