Landing net handle

chrissh · Jan 12, 2017

I’m look for a new landing net handle 6ft/2m 2pc telescopic or put over CARBON
Must be light only using a 22” spoon net any suggestion

Keith M · Jan 12, 2017

I have a 3 piece carbon fibre net handle which comes with two threaded net sections; (a normal length section plus another 1ft short section which fits over the end) so if you catch a fish that needs an unhooking mat you can unship the short 1ft section and easily bring it to your unhooking mat without getting problems with a handle getting in the way.

Both the normal end section and the abbreviated add-on end section have screw threads so you can still use it if you managed to lose the shorter 1ft end section.

It is made by Drennan but even the tackleshop I bought it from didn't know what model it was.

Keith

robtherake · Jan 12, 2017

I use a Drennan Super Specialist for nets up to 30". It's extremely rigid, but it's perhaps a bit heavier than you seem to want.

Food for thought here: Landing Net Handles - Coarse and Match

associatedmatt · Jan 12, 2017

Another for drennan super specialist ! Wouldn't want a 42" net on end for big carp though

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mikench · Jan 12, 2017

I too have the Drennen 3 metre telescopic which works well but is quite heavy. I also have a 2 metre Maverick Abyss which is very light and fine for smsller fish.

I cannot believe I am actually saying that! Me catching larger fish and needing a stronger and longer landing net handle!

associatedmatt · Jan 12, 2017

It's a strong handle though isn't it mike ? I have a 3 section telescopic one but a 18lb carp broke it ... Oops !

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slaphead · Jan 12, 2017

I have a 2m Sensor Alligator handle which is both light and slim, and around £10 quid is cheap too.

robcourt82 · Jan 12, 2017

Garbolino rocket is a brilliant little handle that fits your description perfectly. I was extremely tempted by one myself recently but I wanted a bit extra length! No change there then!

Clodhopper · Jan 12, 2017

A couple of seasons ago I treated myself to a Trefor West Lone Angler handle, which retails eye-wateringly just over fifty quid. It's brilliant. Over Christmas I netted a nice chub in it way down a steep bank. In my excitement to send a snap of my capture to some mates, I tripped over the handle and completed a triple salchow, axel and lutz (no pike), landing squarely on the handle like Buster Keaton. It remains dead straight. it was like it was made for me.

thecrow · Jan 12, 2017

Clodhopper said:
A couple of seasons ago I treated myself to a Trefor West Lone Angler handle, which retails eye-wateringly just over fifty quid. It's brilliant. Over Christmas I netted a nice chub in it way down a steep bank. In my excitement to send a snap of my capture to some mates, I tripped over the handle and completed a triple salchow, axel and lutz (no pike), landing squarely on the handle like Buster Keaton. It remains dead straight. it was like it was made for me.

Don't you find the lone angler pole heavy?

Clodhopper · Jan 12, 2017

A little heavy, perhaps. But I am so reassured by its robustness, it's worth it.

john step · Jan 12, 2017

Another fan of the Drennan specialist twist lock carbon.
After destroying many other handles and seeking advice on here I lashed out for one. It was over an eye watering 40 quid plus ( I think) but 3 years later it is still working well.

mikench · Jan 13, 2017

It is strong Matt but I have never really had a lump in it(13.5lb) max. I have a float on the end and thus far lift out the lump holding the handle near the net.

Time will tell when I go trotting and need to have it fully extended!

thecrow · Jan 13, 2017

john step said:
Another fan of the Drennan specialist twist lock carbon.
After destroying many other handles and seeking advice on here I lashed out for one. It was over an eye watering 40 quid plus ( I think) but 3 years later it is still working well.

Nearly £50 now John but imo well worth it, it cost nearly as much as one of my barbel rods

robtherake · Jan 13, 2017

mikench said:
It is strong Matt but I have never really had a lump in it(13.5lb) max. I have a float on the end and thus far lift out the lump holding the handle near the net.

Time will tell when I go trotting and need to have it fully extended!

Not sure what you mean by this, Mike, but for bigger fish you shouldn't be lifting with the handle, instead gripping the inner rim of the net where the screw thread is, and lifting with net and handle almost vertical. Takes all the strain off your valuable carbon.

associatedmatt · Jan 13, 2017

I always draw handle back in and lift via the spreader but what if it's one of those banks where you can sit with feet dangling over edge and your net only just reaches ??? Lift vertically ?

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xenon · Jan 13, 2017

another vote for the Drennan specialist. Not the lightest (or the cheapest) but after a succession of hilarious incidents standing on take apart bog rolls, bit the bullet and shelled out-four years later is still as good as new.

tigger · Jan 13, 2017

I use a cheap carbon telescopic handle if roaving areas with steep bankings or alkward access. These handles are light and for around a tenner or less it's not a worry if they get broken....although saying that i've been using the same one for several or more years now and it's still appears to be in perfect fettle.
I have the drennan super specialist and one or two other handles but I much prefer to use the cheap telescopic one. One reason is I can just extend it without unscrewing.

chrissh · Jan 13, 2017

Thanks for your help
Just ordered the 2m Drennan Compact Twist lock Landing Net Handle from bob co tackle £32.95

mikench · Jan 13, 2017

That is what I meant to say Rob but failed!

I do hold the net itself but as you can imagine this was a rare occurrence at first

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