unhooking mats

what does everybody use im after a new one i no its easy to just go into a tackle shop and buy one but i thougth id ask first

[Joephus]

Gardner x-mat, its huge but thats the price you pay for fish care.
If its for a venue with smaller fish and its a day only then just take a nash sling mat, great protection for fish upto about 25.

[daveabbott]

Originally Posted by fallows

what does everybody use im after a new one i no its easy to just go into a tackle shop and buy one but i thougth id ask first

get the beanie unhooking mat pal! i went for a massive one! i would personally choose a smaller one so its easyer to carry! the type that are more padded round the edges so it prevent the fish sliding of in a struggle!

[Blue]

I use a mat made by Quantum, only 15 quid from the carp show at sandown, flippin' massive it is and about 3 inches thick of foam covered in heavy duty coating, like a king size carp bed! It's also got a zip on the underside to store bits and bobs (forceps etc) Doubles up as a nice guest seat/bed when I'm blanking away...........

i got a cheap beany mat a few months ago which was excellent value for money but have since got a second hand fox beany which has far more beans /protection ..........................

Beany Mats are deffo the way to go

[CheshireCat]

New Aqua northern mat is the best mat out in my opinion at the minute ... for fish upto mid 30's! Plus it can roll up and still attatch to top of your rucksack, which is only bad thing with a beenie mat theyre a ballache to cary. The aqua is quite expensive but like said ..... dont skimp when it comes to fish care! get the best mat you can afford!

[BRUN]

ive got a Chub Safety Sling Mat which was £25

http://www.chubfishing.com/index.php?if=view&pid=327

you could fit a 30 onto it easily, probably a 40+

the padding is about an inch thick and the top surface is brilliant, a bit rubbery

[jaseface]

ive got a fox stalker mat, its a nice size with a bean safety zone and is great for sleeping on if you cant be bothered to take the bed chair....

[Cliff]

Originally Posted by jaseface

ive got a fox stalker mat, its a nice size with a bean safety zone and is great for sleeping on if you cant be bothered to take the bed chair....

until it gets wet from unhooking a monster!

[kopite]

nash monster beani sling mat for me, huge, well padded, zips up the side so you can fill it up with tackle and it has a large pocket for sling and scales etc

[Bet]

Fox elite pad for me,great size,retaining flap and pegging points,very useful spare seat for guests.Also have one of the netto beanies great value for money.
Really like the look of the carp cots that are available now.

[northernbadger]

Fox Elite (insert thumbs up emoticon). Really good mat and I too use it as a spare chair.

[abc]

trakker beany.......even had my misses on it..LOL

[TheDoctor46]

Originally Posted by northernbadger

Fox Elite (insert thumbs up emoticon). Really good mat and I too use it as a spare chair.

And good as a make shift bed as i found myself waking up from one after a what should have been a lie down lol

[Chesh]

i have a Nix unhooking mat.. very comfy when sitting on.. bit big to bundle around when stalking though.. mind you as i say its great to sit on.. which is all i really use it for