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In reply to Post #10
The bottom mat is not sealed and does take on water, it’s just a flat mat. I only use it for longer sessions so drying out isn’t much of an issue.
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In reply to Post #7
I had JRC Extreme inflatable mat for years and it was pretty good. I never had a puncture, but if you do they all have zip access to the blow up chambers so you could apply a patch quite easily. It was a bugger to dry though and pretty bulky.
@Beyonce - is the bottom mat bit sealed or does it look like it's going to take on water? I'm sure I've seen a picture which showed a blow-up valve on the bottom bit.
I want something with a flat bottom as I find cradles awkward with fish over 50lb (I'm abroad) as they tend to slide into the centre making them more difficult to pick up.
Thanks for the replies gents.
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Reading this thread reminds me that I’m sure I purchased on (in a camo bag) if memory serves me right for a trip to France but I never used it as the fishery supplied their own.
Must try and find it and may be get rid of it
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In reply to Post #7
The bottom part is a separate flat padded mat, not inflatable. And it’s big. If the side cradle popped you could just use it as a flat mat. I don’t use it all the time as it’s huge. It’s handy to tow behind a boat and can handle really big fish safely so mostly use it abroad.
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As much as I like the idea of an inflatable mat, I’d always be worried it was gonna pop! Then what? Get the full sized back up out of the motor - if it’s actually there? I don’t catch much, so always make an effort to keep carp care gear (excluding net) dry.
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In reply to Post #3
I think that's pretty much how the Nash air cradle works.
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In reply to Post #3
I have the rectangular one. I wouldn’t want to do that with a decent fish. The thin plastic would sag under the weight and you would have no padding between fish and floor.
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In reply to Post #1
I was thinking of buying one of these or something similar - I like the idea of negating the sodden mess you've described by turning it upside down (letting the fish rest on the underside without the need for a padded mat inner) - does anyone use it like this?
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In reply to Post #1
If you mean the new one, i thought the base was also inflatable but could be wrong
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Has anyone seen one of these in the flesh?
More specifically, is the base pad welded and waterproof, or will it absorb water and become a big, heavy, dripping lump after a few fish or, more likely, a weekend of rain, like lots of other mats?
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