Lord Paul of Sheffield
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Pros and con for triangle and spoon shapes please chaps
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Good question...
I don't reckon it really matters though as long as the size is matched to the target species.
Triangular is good in the respect of a large front area but tend to be a bit on the deep side for general stuff, spoon a bit on the small side when the big 'uns come along and there's all manner of nets in between nowadays.
My 22" Drennan Super Specialist has been a good compromise between the two, it's had 20+ pike, upper double carp and mid-double barbel in it to name but a few without a problem yet it's still easy and quick to scoop a pound roach out with it and it's been a proper workhorse for a good couple of years now and is still going strong, it doesn't fold down like a triangular net with spreader arms but that's not a problem as I just carry it inside my folded chair.
I don't reckon it really matters though as long as the size is matched to the target species.
Triangular is good in the respect of a large front area but tend to be a bit on the deep side for general stuff, spoon a bit on the small side when the big 'uns come along and there's all manner of nets in between nowadays.
My 22" Drennan Super Specialist has been a good compromise between the two, it's had 20+ pike, upper double carp and mid-double barbel in it to name but a few without a problem yet it's still easy and quick to scoop a pound roach out with it and it's been a proper workhorse for a good couple of years now and is still going strong, it doesn't fold down like a triangular net with spreader arms but that's not a problem as I just carry it inside my folded chair.
robtherake
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I like my 30" Korum barbel spoon for all except the lightest fishing. The relatively large mesh and latex covering effectively prevents damage to fins and reduces rig snagging and at around 2 feet deep it swallows fish in excess of twenty pounds with room to spare. Dries in a few minutes to boot.
The only issue - if you can call it an issue - is that the pole used with it needs to be rigid or it's a bloody liability. Using a net float helps, too.
The new Drennan Super Specialist handle (complete with huge graphics - why, oh why, Drennan?) is a natural partner to such a huge net and first impressions are very positive.:thumbs:
The only issue - if you can call it an issue - is that the pole used with it needs to be rigid or it's a bloody liability. Using a net float helps, too.
The new Drennan Super Specialist handle (complete with huge graphics - why, oh why, Drennan?) is a natural partner to such a huge net and first impressions are very positive.:thumbs:
sam vimes
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I don't mind one bit and have plenty of examples of both in various sizes and a couple of half way houses. It's just horses for courses as to which I use on any given day.
sam vimes
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It's been many years since I last saw a genuinely square landing net.
There is a smattering of nets that are squarish.
http://www.pecheur.com/en/gb/buy-landing-net-head-rive-competition-square-118708.html
Landing Nets | Fox Rage
A spoon shape landing net is fine for relatively small fish but for the lager species, Carp Barbel etc., then I always opt for a triangular net and one with a sot cord leading edge rather than a framed one.
It is definitely a case of "horses for courses" with landing nets; can you imagine trying to net small match size fish in a 42" triangle net?
I have never counted the number of landing nets that I own¹, but it must be around 6 or 7 of different shapes and sizes.
Best advice is to match the net to the target species . . . .
¹ a self-confessed tackle tart never counts his kit
It is definitely a case of "horses for courses" with landing nets; can you imagine trying to net small match size fish in a 42" triangle net?
I have never counted the number of landing nets that I own¹, but it must be around 6 or 7 of different shapes and sizes.
Best advice is to match the net to the target species . . . .
¹ a self-confessed tackle tart never counts his kit
steve2
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Much prefer round nets they have a much bigger surface area then triangle nets. My 30" and 36" Fox nets is far bigger than any 42" triangle although I can’t use it where the rules state I must have a 42" triangle. Just another silly rule we come up against.
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LOL Sam, I was havin' a laugh but i've gott'a be honest, that fox speedflow looks great!
Pity the net doesn't fold though.
Lord Paul of Sheffield
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Big logo and lettering all not something I even notice TBH
robtherake
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I'd have expected a specialist-oriented product to be in more sober garb, is all. Subtle it is not.