Product Specifications

Unique diamond aluminium alloy rim (23" or 26" diameter)

NEW knotless, pan style base, 'Shake Dry' net bag (25" or 28" deep)

Hexagonal aged-hardened and tempered aluminium alloy shaft

Automatic brass tapered shaft locking mechanism

Nylon glass-toughened resin moulded knuckle

Durable rubber end cap

'Hands-free' angling lanyard

Fitted with cork or NPVC grip

Aluminium yield strength:: 40 lbs

Frame weight: approximately 950 gms

Frame length when retracted: approximately 1.19 mtrs

Frame length when extended: approximately 1.78 mtrs

Product Design

ALUMINIUM ALLOY

Our time-served engineers and craftsman machine mould and hand-finish each component to ensure your landing net performs beautifully in the field.

Both the rim and shaft are manufactured from aluminium as it is extremely versatile and the world’s most abundant third most common element comprising 8% of the earth’s crust. It has a unique combination of properties which combine lightness, strength, durability, and corrosion resistance.

A wide range of alloys are available to exploit these properties to the full yet we have gone a step further and designed a unique alloy that provides the best strength-to-weight ratio for each Fastnet landing net design.

WHY AGE HARDENED AND TEMPERED?

Your landing net rim and shaft are put through a heat treatment process to age-harden and temper the aluminium. As aluminium gets stronger as it gets older this stimulates the ageing process to the point of maximum strength.

WHY THE DIAMOND & HEXAGONAL SHAPE?

When landing your catch pressure is applied to specific areas of the rim and shaft. The alloy is designed to withhold pressure in these areas whilst remaining lightweight.

WHY THE ANODISED AND NON ANODISED FINISH?

Aluminium responds well to a variety of finishing methods; each provides an attractive and highly durable finish.

Many Fastnet shafts are anodised to provide added protection against oxidisation and to create a sleek finish. The salmon net shafts are the only exception to this rule as they take a lot more punishment.

Please be aware that oxidisation takes many years to manifest therefore a properly cleaned and stored landing net will last a lifetime.

AUTOMATIC, NICKEL PLATED/BRASS TAPERED LOCKING MECHANISM

On particular nets, when you extend the shaft to its full potential our tapered locking mechanism will automatically lock, preventing rim movement so you’re always in control of your catch.

NYLON GLASS TOUGHENED RESIN COMPOSITE KNUCKLE

Despite initial appearances this is not made from "plastic"! All knuckles and other key components are manufactured from nylon glass toughened resin, the very best composite mix of materials, ensuring exceptional strength. Another benefit to this design is that it significantly reduces net bag snagging. Each knuckle is custom moulded for each style of landing net.

Innovation

AUTOMATIC, NICKEL PLATED/BRASS TAPERED LOCKING MECHANISM

On particular nets, when you extend the shaft to its full potential our tapered locking mechanism will automatically lock, preventing rim movement so you’re always in control of your catch.

NYLON GLASS TOUGHENED RESIN COMPOSITE KNUCKLE

Despite initial appearances this is not made from "plastic"! All knuckles and other key components are manufactured from nylon glass toughened resin, the very best composite mix of materials, ensuring exceptional strength. Another benefit to this design is that it significantly reduces net bag snagging. Each knuckle is custom moulded for each style of landing net.

Extra Features

‘HANDS FREE’ TRANSPORTSING LANYARD, CLIP, O-RING, D-RING & BALL END CAP

Simply allowing you to keep your hands free for carrying everything else you require!

CORK & NPVC GRIPS

Grips are ergonomic and non-slip when wet.

NEW KNOTLESS PAN STYLE BASE 'SHAKE DRY' NET BAG

Our net bags take into consideration the conservation measures that have been introduced to ensure healthy fish stocks continue to flourish for future generations to enjoy (i.e. a fish friendly knotless mesh to avoid damage to eyes, gills, fins and body).

Postage prices for this product (per item)

For non-EU countries listed below the postage charge excludes any duties and taxes that may be charged on receipt of goods. If your country does not appear please email info@fastnetdevelop.co.uk for a quotation.