Luv4carp Posted April 19, 2019 Report Share Posted April 19, 2019 I’m new to the forum so hi everyone. i have an auto immune condition which causes arthritis around my spine and hips. About half my spine has now fused together and I struggle to bend down. Is there like a unhooking table that is quite high for me to unhook the fish? It needs to be around the height of a normal table. I was thinking of buying a folding table and putting a unhooking cradle or mat with padded sides on but don’t think it will be very safe for the fish. Any ideas? TIA Heres a photo of my latest catch.....32lb cat.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted April 19, 2019 Report Share Posted April 19, 2019 Hi luv4carp Welcome to the forum To me a table sounds a bit dodgy as if it's not perfecty level you may get sliding issues, and it's a big drop for the carp if it falls Have you looked at some of the bigger cradles (with frames) they may be better for you , if not would be worth asking a company to have one made to suit you maybe an extra tall one, with a taller frame or maybe have some 3/8th threads put on the frame so you could use adjustable banksticks to increase the height that way Hope this helps and all the best Elmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted April 19, 2019 Report Share Posted April 19, 2019 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F362615579290 This one has adjustable legs if that still isn't high enough maybe get some longer legs made up for it, there are others btw but I quite like sonik stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commonly Posted April 20, 2019 Report Share Posted April 20, 2019 7 hours ago, Luv4carp said: I’m new to the forum so hi everyone. i have an auto immune condition which causes arthritis around my spine and hips. About half my spine has now fused together and I struggle to bend down. Is there like a unhooking table that is quite high for me to unhook the fish? It needs to be around the height of a normal table. I was thinking of buying a folding table and putting a unhooking cradle or mat with padded sides on but don’t think it will be very safe for the fish. Any ideas? TIA Heres a photo of my latest catch.....32lb cat.... Hello. To my knowledge not many fisheries are going to like you having their fish that high off the ground. Are you able to get some waders on and get in the water. With a good unhooking mat or retaining sling. This would allow unhooking and photos without any risk to the fish. I'm sure the bailiff/owner would/should adapt a swim to allow you to enter/exit the water safely in this regard. Fair play to you buddy crusian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framey Posted April 20, 2019 Report Share Posted April 20, 2019 Speak to the disabled anglers association they may know of something crusian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted April 20, 2019 Report Share Posted April 20, 2019 Welcome to Carp.com. You have really got me thinking, and not knowing how severe your arthritis is, the only answer I can come up with that is safe for the fish is a framed cradle, but then you would have to be ungentlemanly and slide your legs under the fish in the cradle. I picked up a few with the search terms in Google of carp cradle, here is one. https://www.fishtec.co.uk/buy.cfm/fishcare/tfg-banshee-carp-cradle/40/yes/176647?Affiliate=4,397&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpZKKjJze4QIV6LztCh02UQUoEAQYDSABEgIu6fD_BwE Sadly the alternative is fish with someone else who can unhook the fish for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscsha Posted April 20, 2019 Report Share Posted April 20, 2019 May depend on what you want from your fishing trips i.e why you go , but it may be worth considering general float fishing this may be easier on your body as a whole . If your back is that bad you may struggle or put yourself in pain even playing a large carp or cat fish . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobcross Posted April 20, 2019 Report Share Posted April 20, 2019 I think Nash,NGT,Saber and Avid Carp do unhooking cradles with legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv4carp Posted April 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2019 Thank you all for your replies. It’s not so much as landing the fish but just getting down there to unhook it. Will have a look at the cradle with extending legs. Thanks again guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted April 20, 2019 Report Share Posted April 20, 2019 There is an NGT one that will go 2 foot high apparently according to an Amazon question and it has a kneeling pad so may be more comfortable getting up and down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv4carp Posted April 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2019 20 hours ago, elmoputney said: There is an NGT one that will go 2 foot high apparently according to an Amazon question and it has a kneeling pad so may be more comfortable getting up and down Thanks elmoputney.......do you have a link at all as struggling to find the one you mean...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpepecheur Posted April 21, 2019 Report Share Posted April 21, 2019 Hi Luv, I make my own unhooking cradle. I also suffer from arthritis and as I get older the cradle I make gets higher. I made a video of one a few years ago so if you or a friend are handy in the workshop it will give you the general idea how to go about it. You can make it to the height that suits you. Hope this is useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted April 21, 2019 Report Share Posted April 21, 2019 48 minutes ago, Luv4carp said: Thanks elmoputney.......do you have a link at all as struggling to find the one you mean...? This one but they also do a jumbo one which may be even higher https://www.amazon.co.uk/Carp-Cradle-Unhooking-Fishing-Protective/dp/B011CZJXW2 crusian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv4carp Posted April 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2019 34 minutes ago, elmoputney said: This one but they also do a jumbo one which may be even higher https://www.amazon.co.uk/Carp-Cradle-Unhooking-Fishing-Protective/dp/B011CZJXW2 Cheers mate 👍 34 minutes ago, elmoputney said: This one but they also do a jumbo one which may be even higher https://www.amazon.co.uk/Carp-Cradle-Unhooking-Fishing-Protective/dp/B011CZJXW2 Nice one.....will have a look.....cheers elmoputney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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