Under our complete fish care section, you will find unhooking mats, fish cradles and weigh slings. Some cradles and mats come with additional padded side flaps or you can invest in a separate one. An extra piece of material attached to your unhooking mat is ideal for you to kneel on whilst you unhook your fish, protecting your knees from the lumps and bumps of the ground in the same way that you’re protecting your fish. This fabric can also be used to cover the fish, providing shade on sunny days.

The Air Mat comes in two sizes, so you can choose the mat that’s right for the kind of carp you typically catch, or invest in a larger and more supportive option from the start, a good choice if you know your carp campaigning will take you to foreign shores, and bring you face to face with some truly massive specimens. The Standard Carpmaster comes in at 100cm x 50cm, while the XL gives you 125cm x 70cm of cushioned, protective space to unhook and photograph your new personal best, which is fully enclosed by the air-cushioned, raised ribs that form a traditional cradle arrangement, and also support the weight of a fish if you decide to flip the Air Mat upside down, and use it that way – a better choice for smaller specimens, and those long, slender carp that sometimes crop up. In cradle form, a removable 50mm foam base gives soft, soothing support to carp of all sizes, and simply pulls out if you need to invert the mat for smaller fish. The heavy duty base is made from one piece fabric, and allows the angler to simply slide their arms under the mat, giving a supported lift when it’s time to move the mat and fish, while pegging points ensure your Carpmaster will hold firm against the worst of the weather, keeping your fish calm, and ensuring you’re ready for any conditions. Under our carp fish care section you will find unhooking mats, carp cradles and weigh slings. Some cradles and mats come with additional padded side flaps or you can invest in a separate one. An extra piece of material attached to your unhooking mat is ideal for you to kneel on whilst you unhook your fish, protecting your knees from the lumps and bumps of the ground in the same way that you’re protecting your carp. This fabric can also be used to cover the fish, providing shade on sunny days.The rigid padded walls are designed to shelter the fish more than the standardised mat design, and the solid, opaque panel retaining flap offer shading to keep the fish cool and calm. This can be secured with Velcro so the wind does not blow the flap up. User friendly on any bank, the Carp Cradle Deluxe from Nash uses adjustable legs with swivel mud feet to cope with uneven and soft ground, meaning a secure sanctuary for your catch to rest whilst weighingand photographs are takes place. With that in mind, there are a couple of options; a traditional unhooking mat, or a carp cradle which is much the same, but with sides and a more structured frame, not quite 360-degree protection for the fish, but its as close as you’re going to get. Any angler knows that fish care is essential when fishing for predatory freshwater fish as any damage the fish might take during the battle of hooking to landing in your netcan seriously affect its life expectancy and growth. We here at Angling Direct have a collection of fish care equipment that makes weighing and unhooking pike, perch, zanders and more.

Carp unhooking mats are specialized mats designed for anglers who catch carp or other large fish species. They are used to provide a safe and comfortable surface for the fish to rest on while the angler removes the hook and performs other necessary tasks such as weighing or measuring the fish. An impressive unhooking mat that offers the ultimate in carpy fish care, giving total, air-mattress comfort and protection to your priceless catches, keeping fish supported, and well clear of the bank, this Carpmaster Air Mat from Fox has to be the ultimate lifestyle essential for the dedicated carp angler who is committed to ensuring the very best treatment of each and every fish they catch, and looking for a final photo of a sleek, scaley beast swimming strongly away as the water ripples around it. One-piece heavy duty fabric base allows the angler to slide their arms under the fish ensuring complete control Unlike other inflatable mats on the market the air valves are positioned in the end of the mat allowing all air to easily push out as the mat is rolled upFeaturing low profile sides that fold up and secure in place with Velcro flaps, this mat provides a secure space to handle and unhook your catch. This design offers an added level of safety, ensuring fish stay within the boundaries of the mat during the unhooking process. Also, remember to keep the mat wet– preferably with cold water directly from the lake. This is because a dry mat will strip the protective mucous layer from the fish, placing the fish at risk to diseases and damage and always dry out the mat properly after use and between sessions to avoid spreading of fish diseases. The Fox Camo Unhooking Mat With Sides is a top-tier choice for the committed angler, combining practicality with a distinctive, visually appealing design. Crafted from 100% lightweight polyester, this mat is both durable and incredibly light at just 1.2kg, making it a seamless addition to any angler's kit. With both weigh slings and unhooking mats, there is a range of brands to look out for such as Fox Rage, Aqua, and fish-care fanatics Chub. We’ve also created our own-brand range of fish care products; Advanta. There are six height-adjustable options on the legs to ensure a comfortable level for not only the angler but the correct level for the fish. Heavier fish will make the cradle material meet the ground and so boosting the frame will help protect the fish more. There are also rotating mud feet on the legs of the frame to keep the cradle level on uneven bankside terrain.

You may find different fish care selections under carp, pike and coarse to specialist. Specialist fish care will of course cater for larger fish, predator fish care is made stronger and carp fish care has carp care kits, from leading carp fishing brands such as Kordaand Nash. These are medical kits which allow you to repair any damage you or other anglers may have accidentally caused. Carp care liquids and pastes are available from many of the angling brands and are designed to allow the angler to treat the hook hold and any sores or scrapes that the fish may have on their body. Many fisheries insist on all anglers using carp care liquids and treatments so for less than a kilo of boilies you can do your bit to help ensure those beloved carp are around for many more years to come.

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Four pegging points can be used to secure the mat to the bank during rough weather, while both the mat and its waterproof carry bagfeature durable webbing carry straps that make your bankside exploits even easier to get underway.