Ideal length handle?
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Ideal length handle?
What is the ideal length handle for a large carp net? There is surely a practical length before the whole set-up become just too cumbersome to lug around? I'm thinking 6 feet? Any ideas?
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Re: Ideal length handle?
Generally yes 6 foot. However, sometimes an 8 foot would be nice, I guess really all depends on your swim, is it easy access for a 4 foot handle or 5 or could you do with a 8 footer
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Re: Ideal length handle?
My long handle is just under 6 feet
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Re: Ideal length handle?
I would say 5 to 6ft is the ideal length, any longer and the weight of the net can make the set up very unbalanced. An ideal sollution would be a handle that has extension sections, rather like a billiard cue.
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Re: Ideal length handle?
My handle is 5' 6". I'd go up to about 6' 6" max.
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Re: Ideal length handle?
my understanding is that longer is better because of the angle of the rod especially when using cane
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Re: Ideal length handle?
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You are right, with a net head on my whole net is about 8' 6" to the cord across the open end. With an arm outstretched I think the reach is enough, too much more and the thing becomes so heavy and unwieldy. Well it does to me anyway! For small fish though I use a more modern net and I think the pole extends to about 9'.
You are right, with a net head on my whole net is about 8' 6" to the cord across the open end. With an arm outstretched I think the reach is enough, too much more and the thing becomes so heavy and unwieldy. Well it does to me anyway! For small fish though I use a more modern net and I think the pole extends to about 9'.
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Re: Ideal length handle?
My handle of choice is now around 40 years old. It is made of aluminium 'D' section tubing and is telescopic. It latches using a brass push in button. I am not sure of it's length but I would think something like 8 foot on its own. It is actually a very nice handle to use and can be perhaps classed as somewhat traditional. I have not seen one like it anywhere else So I look after it
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