Unhooking mat

[Richard Isaacs]

85 cm is about 33 inches , the biggest barbel are more than that. I don't want to take a chance.

Some are end to end at full size but they certainly don’t cause any discomfort to barbel in the slightest.
all of these fish are between 14lb and 16,09 and as long as any fish afew pounds heavier from kw
The only gripe I have with the length is there’s not much room at the business end to unhook a long fish so you just simply raise its head slightly

 

[Tim Penn]

I use a guru fusion, folds and zips up so it doubles up as a shoulder carry bag for bits and bobs

 

[Wayne Robinson]

85 cm is about 33 inches , the biggest barbel are more than that. I don't want to take a chance.

Hi all
When you had a couple of 18lbs you soon realise that a standard unhooking mat of 90 cm (Drennan, Korum etc) is just not big enough!
I don't like Korum products but the super lite XL mat is JUST about big enough, and not too bulky, but as the wife says size really does matter!
I have a thing about Rucksacks and unhooking mats, always trying to find the perfect one.
IMO Mat should be 110-120 long by 55 with a small fold out kneeling flap. This allows enough room to manoeuvre the fish out of the net, on to the mat for unhooking.
Still looking for the perfect mat
Regards Wayne

 

[Keith Dennis]

Some are end to end at full size but they certainly don’t cause any discomfort to barbel in the slightest.
all of these fish are between 14lb and 16,09 and as long as any fish afew pounds heavier from kw
The only gripe I have with the length is there’s not much room at the business end to unhook a long fish so you just simply raise its head slightlyView attachment 35240View attachment 35241View attachment 35242View attachment 35243View attachment 35244View attachment 35245View attachment 35246

Beautiful barbel

 

[Keith Dennis]

85 cm is about 33 inches , the biggest barbel are more than that. I don't want to take a chance.

Is this the Trent Barbel ?

 

[Keith Dennis]

Hi all
When you had a couple of 18lbs you soon realise that a standard unhooking mat of 90 cm (Drennan, Korum etc) is just not big enough!
I don't like Korum products but the super lite XL mat is JUST about big enough, and not too bulky, but as the wife says size really does matter!
I have a thing about Rucksacks and unhooking mats, always trying to find the perfect one.
IMO Mat should be 110-120 long by 55 with a small fold out kneeling flap. This allows enough room to manoeuvre the fish out of the net, on to the mat for unhooking.
Still looking for the perfect mat
Regards Wayne

The guru fusion is 122cm x 62cm and it looks a good product

 

[Jim Brook]

Hi all
When you had a couple of 18lbs you soon realise that a standard unhooking mat of 90 cm (Drennan, Korum etc) is just not big enough!
I don't like Korum products but the super lite XL mat is JUST about big enough, and not too bulky, but as the wife says size really does matter!
I have a thing about Rucksacks and unhooking mats, always trying to find the perfect one.
IMO Mat should be 110-120 long by 55 with a small fold out kneeling flap. This allows enough room to manoeuvre the fish out of the net, on to the mat for unhooking.
Still looking for the perfect mat
Regards Wayne

Take a look at the Cotswold Aquarius ultra specialist roll up Matt a little bit pricey but could be just what you’re looking for? Mate

 

[Colin Dapp]

Is this the Trent Barbel ?

I have had over 18 from the ivel and the Thames. and 16s from the lea and the w avon

 

[Vince Maddock]

Take a look at the Cotswold Aquarius ultra specialist roll up Matt a little bit pricey but could be just what you’re looking for? Mate

I've the CA Pike roll up cradle and intend to use it this year when blanking on the Trent.

 

[Keith Dennis]

I have had over 18 from the ivel and the Thames. and 16s from the lea and the w avon

I have had over 18 from the ivel and the Thames. and 16s from the lea and the w avon

Which part of the Thames did you fish? I always blank