Korda Basix Green Carp Fishing Cradle KBX028

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The Korda Basix Carp Cradle is designed to offer maximum protection to your catch when it is on the bank. Whilst the the sides are padded, there are two central sections that sit a little bit lower than the rest of the cradle. Given time, these may not be as firm as they are from new, posing a potential weak spot when trying to maintain a safe place for large carp. Unique folding cradle The frame is robust, and although the padding does seem thin, it is more than capable of holding carp up to 30lbs without compromising fish safety.

Whether you are fishing bottom baits, pop-ups or wafters, the Korda Basix Wide Gape Hooks are definitely worth slipping onto your rig! A carp should never be transferred to and from the water in your unhooking mat or carp cradle. There are simply too many things that can go wrong, and they are not designed for the job. Before use, New Direction advise that you should press the ‘R’ on the receiver to reset the scales. A tried and tested design paired with the most durability fabric possible, the top of the frame is covered in padded fabric which means that the fish will not be damaged, but remains safe during unhooking, weighing, or taking photos It all depends on the fishing scenario, and it may be worth having a couple of options. One things for sure though; there is no excuse for poor carp care these days. How best to transfer my carp to and from the water?Similar to the Saber cradle, the Sanctuary folds down for easy transportation. It’s not the smallest item to carry, but we are talking about the ultimate in fish care here. Pros: A great all-round cradle that can be used on any fishery and would easily accommodate most carp you can be expected to be catching. Some well thought out features makes this a top end cradle. Plus it includes a bag, which is always a pro in my view! Additionally, you’ll find drainage holes at either end of the cradle. This is a key point to consider as I know some anglers prefer to have a cradle that holds a bit of water for the carp to rest in. Fold flat design One of the first things you’ll notice with the Basix Cradle is it’s unique folding design. the cradle essentially folds in half and is fully zipped together.

Pop up cradles of this style offer excellent carp care abilities, in addition to being suitable for roving and stalking anglers. Coming down to the base of the cradle, you’ve got 4 fully adjustable legs with large mud feet. A pretty standard feature but one that will help you create an even base on even the muddiest of swims.This really depends on your style of fishing. Whilst carp cradles offer excellent protection for carp, they are not the smaller or lightest of items. There’s even a camo retention flap with Velcro securing tabs for keeping everything safe and secure.

Pop up cradles have been growing in popularity in recent years, so we wanted to feature one on this guide. Pros: Impressed with the increased adjustable leg height which means I can choose between keeping the carp low to the ground, or raised up so i can sit with my legs underneath. Improved drainage/water retention is a big plus. When you’re finished with the mat, you basically fold down the walled section and sit it inside the flat mat. The whole thing is then clipped together into one big bulky square. I was impressed that the low to ground frame that makes it easy to lift the carp, whilst the oval frame also reduces weight and increases stability. To find out more, I would strongly advise on watching the video below to get more of a feel for this clever cradle and scales system.

As you would expect, the base is very well padded and covered in a fish-friendly material that’s kind to carp and easy to clean. You can expect this to stand the test of time. The Basix Carp Cradle has been designed to offer maximum protection to your catch when it is on the bank, whilst remaining practical to use and carry. It is made from 50mm padded foam which provides plenty of cushioning for the fish, with a waterproof outer layer that is super fish friendly and wont remove the fish’s protective slime. Manufactured from a super-soft PVC material, the Everlevel is fish-friendly and you can really feel that from the first touch. Featuring 50mm super-soft padding throughout the base and sides, this cradle offers more than enough protection on even the hardest of gravel swims. An innovative cradle that features digital wireless scales so you simply weigh and return your catch to the water.