recommendation for lockable/adjustable landing net handle please???

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medwaydan	recommendation for lockable/adjustable landing net handle please???	Lead	[-]
Posts: 190 (04/03/08 14:25) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Tags : None hi guys boring question but necessary I'm afraid. My current handle is a middy rock 'ard telescopic which is strong but only of use at full length which makes it unwieldy in a tight swim. Any thoughts on a decent length (say 3m) adjustable handle? By the way, came across this well-built net and handle recently. Expensive, and the net arms don't detach which makes transport tricky and weighing a fish in the net impractical. I'd be interested in your opinions. atb dan
shippo		#1	[-]
Posts: 1539 (04/03/08 14:39) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Keenets-Extending-Specimen-carp-Landing-Net-Handle_W0QQitemZ330216841538QQihZ014QQcategoryZ117101QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting
shippo		#2	[-]
Posts: 1540 (04/03/08 14:41) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	The handle above has been recommended on here by so many better than any you will find in the shops.......
mikehodgkiss		#3	[-]
Posts: 599 (04/03/08 15:05) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Yes , a very srong handle , well made ,but not super light . The only word of caution I would add is avoid getting grit/ sand down it as it soon jams , however this is not an intrinsic problem of this particular bit of gear. In short reccommmended .
paul4barbus		#4	[-]
Posts: 3973 (04/03/08 16:46) BFW Team Member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	There are modifications recommended , see here paul4
shippo		#5	[-]
Posts: 1541 (04/03/08 17:48) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Ive had mine for 6 months and always clean the dirt away before closing it up but your right its a bit tight.....
shippo		#6	[-]
Posts: 1541 (04/03/08 17:48) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Ive had mine for 6 months and always clean the dirt away before closing it up but your right its a bit tight.....
paul4barbus		#7	[-]
Posts: 3974 (04/03/08 17:53) BFW Team Member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I always clean my gear, perhaps more than most .......... However, when playing a nice fish a few years ago, rested the handle on the ground, dust/dirt got on the inner Played and landed the fish ok. But the handle was locked solid. Had to immerse under water and gradually work it up and down like a bicycle pump, squirting water out all over the place. That's when I decided it needed modifying. Have 2 modified ones now, and have done the same for three others. paul4
Ian Crook		#8	[-]
Posts: 562 (04/03/08 20:01) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	There are 3 good net handles out there: Powerstretch - as Shippo posted, great fibreglass handle, prone to lock up and needs modification, very heavy but very cheap. £10 off e-bay. or £25 in the shops Drennan Super Specialist - Good lightweight carbon handle, many people have problems with the locking mechanism, lubrication of the mechanism seems to fix this. £40 Fox Stalker Big Fish (extending and not telescopic version) - Bob Gill had an issue with this one splitting and him getting splinters in his hand, he still has the scars to prove it! I have used this handle for over 2 years now and absolutely love it, have no problems, it is very strong and very light, carbon construction. £50 All can be found in :JK Tackle Landing nets Ian Crook (Crooky)
sneakypeter		#9	[-]
Posts: 392 (04/03/08 20:15) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Been using the Drennan for three seasons, had the odd niggle with the locking mechanism, but a very reliable tool generally! Peter
bgit		#10	[-]
Posts: 4212 (04/03/08 20:18) Administrator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Actually there is another good handle which may or may not require modification. This is the Conoflex Heavy Duty handle - main problem is that it extends to 8'6" and it's £40. A few mods with a glued in extension piece can give you around 9'6" to 10'. To be honest, having direct experience of all except the Drennan then the Conoflex wins. The Powerstretch (and I had some of the very early types before the lever lock) was still prone to jam - this (IMO) is caused by the material used in the handle tubes - abrade it slightly then it 'furs' up - which is the cause of most of the jamming problems. I returned a couple of these types to the shop where I purchased them for replacement. It was a recognised problem at the time and apparently still remains with the materials used. However I bought a couple of 'new' Powerstretch ones off of ebay and with a few mods then for the money fine. My Conoflex one has been bashed around for 6 years now and still survives. To a certain extent it will also depend on where you fish - many handles are suitable for some friendly locations, but take them to higher banks and more abrasive surroundings then this can highlight some of the problems. Cheers Bob
nick dunn		#11	[-]
Posts: 2 (04/03/08 20:23) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	i can only say good things about the super specialist landing net handles, good quality and really strong All rounder.....getting there!!
Spudman		#12	[-]
Posts: 7 (04/03/08 21:08) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	And of course there is always the Chris Brown river roving system. Not cheap but the best seldom is........
bigfatbloke		#13	[-]
Posts: 489 (04/03/08 22:48) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	still usuing an old fastnet bowlock about twenty years old and still doing the job. Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach that man to fish and he will buy a silly hat. Toodle Pip Kevin.
Titus Aducas		#14	[-]
Posts: 1334 (05/03/08 01:23) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	The inside of the plastic collar which is tightened with the cam locking mechanism is prone to scratching on the powerstrech handle. I have done similar mods to Paul on mine and I found a soft brass wire brush that fits in my electric drill smooths all the scratches out beautifully, a quick polish with Mr sheen then keeps everything running smooth.
medwaydan		#15	[-]
Posts: 192 (06/03/08 01:15) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Thanks guys Spudman - nearly bought the Chris Brown barbel net & handle, but the decider was that the net couldn't be detached which rules out net weighing and hence increases handling (may have mentioned this elsewhere) At 36" the net is perhaps a little big for my taste, given the difficulty of holding a net with one hand in fast flow. Otherwise it looks classy, but at 85 quid you don't want any question marks. atb dan