The best fishing landing nets for carp and coarse
A fishing net is a pretty essential piece of kit but with there being so many options for you to choose from in the match scene it can be quite hard to know what the difference between fishing nets will be. this is why we have put together this handy little buyers guide to the best fishing landing nets for carp and coarse.
Preston innovations match landing net
RRP: From £12.99
Suitable for everything from small silver fish to match-sized carp. The fine mesh at the bottom enables you to use bait bands and quick stops while the larger upper mesh helps the net glide through the water with ease when speed fishing for F1s.
SIZES: 16in, 18in & 20in
Shakespeare agility landing net
RRP: From £11.99
Built around an aluminium frame, these lightweight nets boast a fish-friendly rubberised mesh which dries incredibly quickly. The Medium net is perfect for silvers and F1s whereas the Large will easily handle carp to double figures.
SIZES: Medium & Large
Guru competition landing net
RRP: £12.99
The Competition landing nets have a fine 2mm mesh that prevents hair-rigged baits getting caught and ruining your rigs. The 400 is deeper than most small nets on the market which will allow for the netting of bonus bigger carp.
SIZES: 400 & 500
Middy 4gs carp match speed net
RRP: From £19.99
Lightweight and robust, the 4GS Carp Match Speed nets cut through the water with ease and have an anti-hook up fine grey mesh base that is less likely to spook fish as they are guided towards the net. The netting isn’t too deep which speeds up the process of transferring fish to a keepnet and the balance is perfect for when you hitch back the handle to increase speed.
SIZES: 20in, 22in & 24in
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Garbolino challenger match rubber landing net
RRP: From £15.99
Featuring a sturdy oval anodized blue frame and an improved heavy-duty spreader block, the Challenger Match net is deep enough to handle everything from silvers to barbel and skimmers to carp. The hard-wearing rubberised mesh dries quickly and is perfect for use with hair rigs.
SIZES: 50cm x 40cm & 55cm x 45cm
Daiwa pellet net
RRP: £16.99
The Daiwa Pellet Net has been designed specifically for use with popular pellet fishing tactics. The super fine mesh will prevent pellet stops and hair rigs getting caught up when lifting fish out of the water.
SIZES: 50cm
Drennan acolyte landing net
RRP: From £17.95
Featuring a unique hook-resistant mesh that is kind to both the fish and your hooks and is designed to release hook-ups easily and quickly. The net is designed to hold its form and shape so you need never untangle the mesh when speed netting. It also boasts a lightweight D-section alloy frame and a metal spreader block.
SIZES: 14in, 16in & 18in
Matrix carp rubber landing net
RRP: £13.99
As the name suggests, this Matrix landing net has a rubber mesh which is not only fish-friendly but dries quicker than a standard mesh material. A strong and robust frame and spreader block complete this great all round net suitable for everything from silvers to carp.
SIZES: 50cm x 40cm & 55cm x 45cm
Browning carpa pro standard net
RRP: £14.95
The Carpa Pro Standard is a good all-round net suitable for most situations on commercial and natural stillwaters. The 6mm mesh will cut through the water with ease when you’re pushing the net out to greet an incoming fish. With a depth of 28cm it will easily cope with landing carp to double figures as well as other large species such as bream and tench.
SIZES: 50cm x 45cm
Maver hair rig landing net
RRP: From £14.99
A specialised net with an ultra fine polyester material which is ideal for use with hair rigs to prevent them getting tangled in the net. It is also fish-friendly as the dorsal fin on a carp will not be able to get caught up in this special mesh. A strong half round black frame construction makes this match net virtually impossible to bend.
SIZES: 50cm x 40cm & 55cm x 45cm
Stillwater matchstix rubber net
RRP: From £12.99
Available in three sizes to cater for a range of scenarios, the Matchstix Rubber nets have a wide rubberised mesh, a durable centre block and a lightweight sturdy frame. As well as commercial and pleasure anglers, these nets will appeal to lure anglers thanks to the wide hook-friendly mesh.
SIZES: 18in, 20in, 22in
Map shake dry landing net
RRP: From £10.99
These new nets from MAP feature a large 6mm quick dry mesh around the main body of the net so it can be moved through the water quickly. The base section is made from 2mm mesh that helps prevent hooks getting caught up when using hair rigs and bait bands, but at the same time offers total fish protection.
SIZES: 14in, 16in & 18in