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    • 31/01/2011 at 8:13 pm #44418

      smith7474

        looking for a strong 2 piece handle as mine snapped on sun. which one would you recommend

        cheers

      • 31/01/2011 at 8:20 pm #130468

        Pazza

          How much are you looking to spend. I’ve got a Shimano Beastmaster handle that I can’t fault. Been going strong since 2005, it’s light when used with two sections, but can be extended to 4m. If you ever fish rivers the extra length will be worth every penny.

        • 31/01/2011 at 8:51 pm #130474

          TF_carpus67
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            lee did mine a couple of weeks ago lifting ice out. i got the drennan ex strong carp match 3.3m 3 peice.the top two sections are threaded so you can either use it at 3.3m or 2.2m.the screwed ends are brass and they are glued and pinned so they will never come loose. as the name implys they are mega strong as well. go and see cobby and get a deal in the shop for £40.00 notes.

          • 31/01/2011 at 10:18 pm #130494

            TF_wiggley worm

              has to be a drennan

            • 31/01/2011 at 10:35 pm #130496

              TF_craigm

                Garbolino Netsy 366, top two section are threaded so can be used at either 2m or 3m. They are quite expensive but worth every penny.

              • 31/01/2011 at 10:35 pm #130497

                TF_iansi01354

                  Had Shaky, Garbolino and Daiwa Tourney (the blue one) and have to say would vote for the Drennan, awesome, cheaper than a lot and pinned threads…..can’t fault them!

                • 31/01/2011 at 11:01 pm #130499

                  TF_piperpilot

                    The drennan ex-strong is IMHO the best. And I have tried most of the rest,

                  • 31/01/2011 at 11:39 pm #130502

                    TF_scarf

                      Tricast. Two piece, slim, strong, stiff, cheap.

                    • 01/02/2011 at 10:15 am #130531

                      TF_Man of Kent

                        Was thinking of a Garbo Netsy 366 a while back after feeling how light and strong my mates was. However, the end thread seems to be made of aluminium and it actually broke (split) on him as he was landing a fish and the net head containing the fish actually came clean out of the thread and sunk. This really put me off that handle and I’m waiting for them to change it for brass. It could be a long wait, as Garbo’s reply was that only UK use brass whilst the rest of Europe prefer Aluminium (smells of male bovine faeces, to me!).

                        I currently have an old Preston EasyNet, which has been great for about 8 years or so, but it’s pretty heavy for me since I broke my left wrist last year. I had a feel of a Drennan Extra Strong, but it’s as heavy as the EasyNet IMO and therefore not an upgrade.

                        Has anyone got any thoughts about the new Fox FX handles?

                      • 01/02/2011 at 10:31 am #130532

                        TF_bliss
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                          Tri-Cast ~clap

                        • 01/02/2011 at 11:17 am #130540

                          TF_piperpilot

                            I’m pretty sure that the latest Netsy’s will have a ‘Pinned’ thread to stop them coming loose and falling out like my one did,

                          • 01/02/2011 at 11:34 am #130544

                            Waggy

                              Maver competition pro! can be switched between a long handle for the rivers ect, or a short commercial 2 piece handle which is stiff and pretty light! well worth the money imo!

                            • 01/02/2011 at 5:45 pm #130579

                              Col Dumphy
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                                drennan twist n lock

                              • 01/02/2011 at 7:32 pm #130594

                                TF_feeder

                                  another vote for the drennen.

                                • 01/02/2011 at 8:22 pm #130604

                                  TF_Man of Kent

                                    Ron, it wasn’t the pin (or lack of) that was the problem. Aluminium simply isn’t the right material. The whole of the threaded head simply split open far enough for the net to fall out of where the threads should have been in contact.

                                    Sorry: didn’t mean to hijack the thread, but will take a look at some of the suggested handles, thanks.

                                  • 01/02/2011 at 9:32 pm #130628

                                    smith7474

                                      @carpus67 wrote:

                                      lee did mine a couple of weeks ago lifting ice out. i got the drennan ex strong carp match 3.3m 3 peice.the top two sections are threaded so you can either use it at 3.3m or 2.2m.the screwed ends are brass and they are glued and pinned so they will never come loose. as the name implys they are mega strong as well. go and see cobby and get a deal in the shop for £40.00 notes.

                                      ta wayne sorted it with him today.
                                      thanks for the replies~clap ~clap

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