smufter Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Looking to purchase a basic weigh sling, don't want to break the bank but want one that's "up to the job". Any recommendations???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted October 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Yes, dont, weigh them in the landing net if you must, less stressful, i dont bother and then let them go, job done. I've seen some right old capers going on with people trying to weigh a decent sized fish in a landing net before. Lay the weigh sling out over your cradle/mat, unhook and zip up. Where's the stress????? I would say that a fish gets a lot more stressed hunched up in the corner of a landing net than it does by laying out on a weigh sling..... welder, Carp angler and chillfactor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 http://www.totalfishinggear.co.uk/buy.cfm/bags-and-luggage/tf-gear-compact-weigh-sling/39/no/105623 We sell them at work, no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted October 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Was looking at this one. Gets good reviews http://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/trakker-sanctuary-safety-weigh-sling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildalton1982 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/272411768379?lpid=122&chn=ps&adgroupid=41088503464&rlsatarget=pla-259290729502&adtype=pla&poi=&googleloc=9045119&device=m&campaignid=672297739&crdt=0&ul_ref=http%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F710-134428-41853-0%252F2%253Fmtid%253D1673%2526kwid%253D1%2526crlp%253D145774174939_563391%2526itemid%253D272411768379%2526targetid%253D259290729502%2526device%253Dm%2526mpre%253Dhttp%25253a%25252f%25252fwww.ebay.co.uk%25252fitm%25252flike%25252f272411768379%25253flpid%25253d122%252526chn%25253Dps%2526adtype%253Dpla%2526googleloc%253D9045119%2526poi%253D%2526campaignid%253D672297739%2526adgroupid%253D41088503464%2526rlsatarget%253Dpla-259290729502%2526gclid%253DCjwKEAjws5zABRDqkoOniLqfywESJACjdoiGYhbhvD-zXVnXUzVZYB3uFA51ryTrQWPGeSucLVk34hoC69Xw_wcB%2526srcrot%253D710-134428-41853-0%2526rvr_id%253D1111631512289 Sent from my LG-H955 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildalton1982 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/272411768379?lpid=122&chn=ps&adgroupid=41088503464&rlsatarget=pla-259290729502&adtype=pla&poi=&googleloc=9045119&device=m&campaignid=672297739&crdt=0&ul_ref=http%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F710-134428-41853-0%252F2%253Fmtid%253D1673%2526kwid%253D1%2526crlp%253D145774174939_563391%2526itemid%253D272411768379%2526targetid%253D259290729502%2526device%253Dm%2526mpre%253Dhttp%25253a%25252f%25252fwww.ebay.co.uk%25252fitm%25252flike%25252f272411768379%25253flpid%25253d122%252526chn%25253Dps%2526adtype%253Dpla%2526googleloc%253D9045119%2526poi%253D%2526campaignid%253D672297739%2526adgroupid%253D41088503464%2526rlsatarget%253Dpla-259290729502%2526gclid%253DCjwKEAjws5zABRDqkoOniLqfywESJACjdoiGYhbhvD-zXVnXUzVZYB3uFA51ryTrQWPGeSucLVk34hoC69Xw_wcB%2526srcrot%253D710-134428-41853-0%2526rvr_id%253D1111631512289 Sent from my LG-H955 using Tapatalk What ive got, supports the fish properly Sent from my LG-H955 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoozer Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 That NGT Phil linked to looks the best of that bunch. Nick that looks like 1/2 a spare wheel cover to me, You wouldn't want a Fish in there with a bad back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildalton1982 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Ive never had problems with it, 2 yrs old now Sent from my LG-H955 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carp angler Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Weighing fish in the landing net is poor fish care in my book . There is a reason why we support under the fish in the net when lifting out of the water . These purpose made slings are definitely the right option. androoooo, hutch, chillfactor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh92 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 I use this one mate http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sonik-SKS-Weigh-Sling-With-Rods-Support-Bars-Carp-Fishing-Sling-SKSWSWR-/252192472847?hash=item3ab7d7bf0f:g:uvkAAOSwAKxWXEgJ Great bit of kit and takes seconds to put together/snap down and put it back in the bag. smufter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayvid Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 A bit more than you may wish to spend , but its very good indeed. https://poingdestres.co.uk/carp/sacks-slings-carp-care/str-flotation-safety-weigh-sling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillfactor Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 You may as well get a weigh & retention slings rather than just a wiegh sling smufter. I completely agree with the earlier post that using your net is poor fish care & shouldn't be encouraged. B.C., adamkitson and dalthegooner 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildalton1982 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 You may as well get a weigh & retention slings rather than just a wiegh sling smufter. I completely agree with the earlier post that using your net is poor fish care & shouldn't be encouraged. Good call on flotation sling, thought about getting one. Where do you guys stand on cradles/mats. As in ones that go on floor to ones that suspend the carp?? Sent from my LG-H955 using Tapatalk chillfactor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillfactor Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 I use a cradle Phil (off the ground type) with a sling ready to go already in it . Just the case of removing the net then & your ready to go . spr1985 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted October 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 That NGT Phil linked to looks the best of that bunch. I had seen the NGT and SKS ones, and they do look good alternatives. The reason I highlighted the Trakker one is that the metal rings for attaching it to your scales to are sewn in, and cannot move. This means that if my fishy friend decides to get a bit "lively" while he is being weighed the sling is not going to tip at all. I had this happen a couple of times in France during the summer and it's a bit frightening when it goes (although we caught them in time). Thanks for all of your thoughts lads. Much appreciated. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildalton1982 Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I use a cradle Phil (off the ground type) with a sling ready to go already in it . Just the case of removing the net then & your ready to go .Now is there a thinking behind off the ground types? Sent from my LG-H955 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillfactor Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I just got the one I have as it packs away neatly & is loads quicker than other cradles to set up . There's no real difference now because you can get matts with high sides now anyway, but that was my main consideration when I got it 4/ 5 years ago . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoozer Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Now is there a thinking behind off the ground types? Sent from my LG-H955 using Tapatalk I've got both but prefer my cradle on uneveen ground as it has adjustable legs, Another use for a spirit level attachment cyborx and phildalton1982 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted October 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 (edited) I went for the SKS one in the end.....price had just dropped to £22.00 Edited October 22, 2016 by smufter spr1985 and RFCARP92 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spr1985 Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 I went for the SKS one in the end.....price had just dropped to £22.00 Smufter..... don't suppose you could give me the packed down dimensions of this by any chance? (Please) I'm looking at getting one but want to know if it will fit in my scope rod bag or in the scope quiver Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted December 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 Smufter..... don't suppose you could give me the packed down dimensions of this by any chance? (Please) I'm looking at getting one but want to know if it will fit in my scope rod bag or in the scope quiver Just checked mate and it's exactly 24" in length and 12" circumference when in it's supplied bag. Not too big, and it's nice and light. Hope that helps??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spr1985 Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 Yeah that's perfect pal, appreciated [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildalton1982 Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 Bag for life folds down small...... Sent from my LG-H955 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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