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We take a look at the latest keepnets from Keepnets Direct (KND). Excellent value and plenty of features – could these be your next angling-related purchase?

Every match angler needs keepnets, but on some fisheries these days you often need to carry several of them to adhere to strict net limit rules. Indeed on some bagging waters you could need to take upwards of 10 keepnets! It can become an expensive game quite quickly, but KND has these pocket-friendly, feature-packed options available.

There are two designs here from KND – the Heavy Duty Carp Net version and the Quick Dry Nets. Both are ideal for different scenarios, so it depends what your requirements demand.

The 2m Heavy Duty version is made from hard-wearing material designed to cope with the rigours of modern fishing. These nets offer many new features with a heavy-duty 50cm x 40cm 12mm metal top ring fitted with multi-angle adjuster with safety cord, plus three robust lower rings including protection cover to the base ring to prevent premature wear. The lower rings are also 12mm, strong and slightly smaller (35cm x 45cm), giving easy pull-through of the net for smooth exit of fish when weighing in. Also included are two internal grab handles.

It has all of the extras required to cope with the tough fishing conditions in commercial and general fisheries. Manufactured from strong, black polyester carp netting and meets the EA requirements for fish safety regulations. These retail at just £34.99 each, representing great value for money. There is also a triple pack of three available for just £95, again brilliant value, and they are only available in the 2m length. 

The Quick Dry versions of the net are available in both 2.5m and 3m lengths and share exactly the same features as the Heavy Duty nets. However, the key difference is the type of mesh used, which is different altogether. As the name suggests, this is a quick-drying mesh, which is really convenient for getting your nets dry in double-quick time after fishing. The mesh is also very hard-wearing and they come in at £36.99 and £38.99 respectively, again offering excellent value for money. 

FEATURES
• Two mesh options available
• Hard-wearing heavy-duty mesh
• Pull through grab handles
• Adjustable attachment
• Reinforced base ring
• Stake-out rings on the base
• 50cm x 40cm top rings

RRP: £34.99-£38.99 each
WEBSITE: www.keepnetsdirect.co.uk