Unhooking Mats / Cradles / Slings

The Korda Compac Retainer Sling has been designed, developed, and stringently tested with some of Europe's largest carp. In development for over 4 years by Danny Fairbrass and his team, the Compac Retainer Sling is the very best you can buy. With fish safety at the very forefront of the design, every element has been fine-tuned ensuring the safest product possible.

The SK-TEK cradle is a rugged no-nonsense piece of kit. The rigid walls and well padded removable base are all lined with fish friendly and heavy duty PVC material. The clever folding design means the cradle is compact to carry and quick to setup. The mesh base is quick draining and drying and the top flap Velcros in place to keep your catch calm and secure.

Have total peace of mind when handling and transporting big carp with the Sanctuary Oval Crib. High-sided walls and a retaining flap keep the fish inside whilst the easy-clean fish-friendly lining provides minimum discomfort to the carp.

This sling floats making it perfect for putting the fish away for a few minutes before photo shooting, supplied with a long cord. It has side vents to get a good water flow. Size 130cm long * 80cm deep

STR Standard - (length) 100cm x (depth ) 62cm and (width) 37cm

Fox Carp Sack 120 x 80 cm

A durable mesh weigh sling that is suited for weighing an array of species, including carp to over 40lbs. The sling comes complete with Aluminium weighing rings and a protective pouch for storage.

A high-quality, safe area to house your catch during the process of weighing and photography. The 200mm stiffened side walls and 50mm thick padded foam base offer the utmost protection for fish up to 40lb. All internal surfaces feature a fish-friendly, easily clean, quick-drying PVC fabric. The hard-wearing base features several drainage holes, and the outer walls are clad with a 300D PU polyester fabric. The padded base is removable for convenient transportation.

The Specimen Unhooking Mat is an innovative design that at the pull of a cord turns a flat mat into a walled cradle. The mats are generously padded, with a soft, wipe clean contact surface and tough outer material, the same as used on the Specialist Luggage Range. They feature reinforced webbing

Featuring strong, solid D-Ring attachments to easily secure to your prefrerred item of Korum luggage, this XL fishing mat is the ultimate in portable fish protection, and ideal for younger anglers, and those who like to remain mobile during their session, who may prefer not to use a barrow, but to simply carry their equipment and tackle in their hands and on their back. Velcro straps hold the mat securely closed, ensuring it won’t get in your way. Designed to fully complement several items of Korum tackle luggage, this Roll-A Mat gives you complete bankside style, with the function and performance Korum have built their reputation on. With closed cell foam offering maximum protection, this unhooking mat is designed to offer complete comfort for larger fish, the Korum Roll-A Mat XL is ideal for unhooking, and for keeping your new personal best comfortable during the essential photo shoot; in angling as in life, the case is very much “Pics or it didn’t happen”.

Ultra compact, lightweight and taking up a bare minimum of space when packed away. These clever designs offer you a highly portable unhooking solution without compromising on fish care. Fully padded, and covered with heavy duty waterproof material they both come with the signature clip system so it will attach to any of the compatible luggage in the range.

Quickdraw Unhooking Mats The ESP Quickdraw mats can be transformed in literally seconds from a flat mat to a cradle by simply tightening the drawcord at each end which raises the sides around the central padded base, providing extra protection to lively carp. No zips, no Velcro, no assembly job!

Made from super soft, well padded 210D waterproof fabric, this medium Prodigy Klip-On Unhooking Mat offers a safe, compact surface for you to unhook even the liveliest of fish on. It has pegging points in each corner and is roomy enough for you to kneel on - without the need for extra extensions. It has pegging points in each corner and is roomy enough for you to kneel on - without the need for extra extensions. There are two 30cm long elasticated loops for storing the mat away in rolled up form, plus two unique Klip-On adjustable webbing straps, which allow it to be attached to Prodigy bags and rucksacks.

This fully padded design covers all metal parts for protection of the fish, keeping your capture clear of the ground and help to keep the fish safe from harm. The stable frame allows for a easy pack down and small profile for storage.

A dual purpose product that offers a lightweight and strong mesh weigh sling, but is also ideal for short term fish retention. The Defender Sling Sack is also designed with Velcro attachments to connect to the Defender Flat Fold Mat to make for easier fish positioning before weighing/retention.

Utilising a light weight and very compact frame, the Avenger cradles offer the very best in fish care. The fully padded mattress always ensures maximum fish care on all uneven terrains. Our seam safe design allows for a totally smooth finish on the insides of the cradle.

C-SERIES CARP SACK For those times when you need to retain a prize carp for a little longer, the Prologic C-Series Carp Sack is ideal. Available in two sizes, these sacks offer a safe and secure way to hold your fish and benefit from a soft, fish-friendly mesh, an oversized and easy-to-operate, heavy-duty zipper with locking ring and securing clip, and a tether cord and bank stick screw. Best of all, the whole lot can be packed away in the sack’s own carry bag.

C-SERIES RETAINER & W/SLING Anything that reduces the amount of kit you take fishing can only be a good thing – and this new essential carp care product in our C-Series range does just that, by combining a floating retainer and a weigh sling into one. Everything about this product has been designed with fish care in mind: the lack of need to transfer fish from retainer to weigh sling thanks to the central weighing handle, the baffled zippers with locking rings to easily secure to a tether cord (not included), and the dark, fish-friendly mesh that reduces light penetration and maximises water exchange to your prize catch. You can rest assured carp will stay safe, comfortable and calm in this retainer while you get the camera and scales ready.

Lightweight and portable D-shaped sling with reinforced weigh bars, constructed from heavy duty polyester, which is not only fish safe, but also provides an easy to clean surface. Zips for easy fish weighing and release.

Designed to aid weighing carp accurately, the Korda Compac Weigh Sling is constructed from a lightweight, quick dry, fish friendly material. The base of the sling features multiple drainage holes which ensures water exits quickly when weighing fish. Finished in a Kamo colour, also available in Olive.

A dual-purpose product allowing you to use your weigh sling as a short-term retainer. Full zip and clip ensure safe housing of capture. Ultra-buoyant design. Supplied with carry bag and retaining cord.

With a lightweight design which allows for easy weighing, the Sonik Floating Weigh Sling gives you fish care that’s easy to take to the bank, with quick draining mesh base and sides, and a meshed camo top, which helps keep the fish calm. A number 10 zip provides heavy duty protection, with a zip-lock clip. A single span tension bar allows you to launch and retrieve quickly if you’re using as a retaining sling, while wide span weighing straps and easy hook scale loops give superior balance when used as a weighing scale, even if you’re weighing in large fish. Night sessions are taken care of by the night-sight reflective strips, which allow you to weigh in your darker-hours catches safely, and with ease

A dual-purpose product allowing you to use as an unhooking mat or weigh sling for specimen fish. Full zip and clip also always you to return your capture to the water safely.

Lightweight compact mat with low profile sides