Large, padded unhooking mat boasting fish-friendly material, twin carry handles and a pouch for fish-care products. Folds easily and can also double up as a stalking mat. For more information go to www. carp30plus.
Travelling light has always been deemed as an aspect for river anglers or dedicated bank crawlers awaiting a stalking opportunity, well I think this is as far from the truth as it could be. Of course, it is more essential for such anglers but, no matter where you fish, what you fish for, or how long your next session is, the lighter you are, the more mobile and adaptable you can be and it’s better to be prepared than not. Carp care is paramount whether you travel light or take everything including the kitchen sink. As part of the established Atom Concept range, this lightweight unhooking mat provides a compact fish-care solution utilising the best materials available.
Travelling light has always been deemed as an aspect for river anglers or dedicated bank crawlers awaiting a stalking opportunity, well I think this is as far from the truth as it could be. Of course, it is more essential for such anglers but, no matter where you fish, what you fish for, or how long your next session is, the lighter you are, the more mobile and adaptable you can be and it’s better to be prepared than not. Carp care is paramount whether you travel light or take everything including the kitchen sink. As part of the established Atom Concept range, this lightweight unhooking mat provides a compact fish-care solution utilising the best materials available.
With thisTest series we take a look at unhooking mats and of course, protection is paramount here. As much as we all love a pocket-friendly product, we honestly believe that this is one product that no angler should scrape on, ever! What we are looking for here is the complete protective package, how much padding is on offer, can the carp be retained for short periods without flapping off or out of the mat and how mobile the entire bundle is. Yes, before you say it, the carp we have used for illustrative purposes is rather large, measuring in at a whopping 84 centimetres long and 56 centimetres from dorsal fin to pelvic fin, hence the tight fit. Weighs: 1.
Top-quality unhooking mat with plenty of padding, fish-friendly material and generous dimensions.
Despite all of this it remains lightweight and easy to transport, either via the supplied bag or straps. Dries easily and boasts full-zip closure for safe returning of fish to the margins. RRP: £64.
Excellent unhooking mat that’s suitable for stalking or on sessions and which can be folded or rolled for storage. The quick-drying, fish-friendly Duratexx outer is a top performer and two straps allow it to double as a weigh sling. Supplied with a bag. Aqua Products Combi Mat RRP: £64.
Quick-dry Duratexx material
Big enough to cope with specimen-sized carpDrainage holes in baseSupplied with full sleevePrice: £25. 99Website: www. aquaproducts. co.
Lightweight sling that folds away into its own stink bag and is a doddle to transport.
The Duratexx material is waterproof and robust and the large drainage holes aid quick and efficient weighing. Endorsed by ECHO. £25.
With thisTest series we take a look at unhooking mats and of course, protection is paramount here. As much as we all love a pocket-friendly product, we honestly believe that this is one product that no angler should scrape on, ever! What we are looking for here is the complete protective package, how much padding is on offer, can the carp be retained for short periods without flapping off or out of the mat and how mobile the entire bundle is. Yes, before you say it, the carp we have used for illustrative purposes is rather large, measuring in at a whopping 84 centimetres long and 56 centimetres from dorsal fin to pelvic fin, hence the tight fit.
Weighs: 2.
Innovative weigh sling featuring a unique use of magnets to eliminate the need for zips.
This makes weighing and safely returning carp quick and easy. For more information go to www. avidcarp.
I was recently given the Chub Xtra protection cradle to test. Now with my syndicate proving particularly hard work I decided to take it out to a few day-ticket waters in order to get some fish on the mat.
Often the lively double-figure carp that inhabit a lot of day-ticket waters can be hard to keep under control, but this awesome mat takes away all my worries of fish safety. I have had two carp on the mat at once and been easily able to keep control of them and ensure their safety.
Dual-purpose weigh sling and short-term retainer
Standard and large versions
Full-length zip and safety clip
Meshed sides for improved water flow
Full-length floats for increased buoyancy
£39. 99 to £44. 99
www. chubfishing.
Comes with a 5m chord and bankstick attachment
Safety Zip-Clip for total securityAvailable in standard and largePrice: £17. 99Website: www. chubfishing. com
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