I personally haven’t had the chance to use this – but a fellow angler has, and he suggested it was quite practical, easy to carry and fairly lightweight, so make of that what you will!

The DNA carp cradle not only has a soft 210D PVC waterproof material and rigid outer, but also features a very soft inner mat, detachable foam mat in bottom for superb fish protection, mesh panels on the top for excellent ventilation, and two carry handles for easy transport. This deluxe model features all the very best features from the original model, as well as some added extras. Adjustable legs mean that this Carp Cradle can be erected on any surface, making it incredibly stable no matter the terrain. Not only this, but it also features additional pegging points, much like a bivvy or shelter. This affords additional stability, and setting this cradle up before you begin fishing allows your mind to be at rest when the time comes to unhook your catch. This high-wall mat offers excellent protection to your catch with integrated inflatable walls that are soft enough to keep delicate fish safe during the removal of hooks.This Carp Cradle Deluxe is the re-mastered version of the celebrated Nash Carp Cradle. The Carp Cradle Deluxe is essentially an unhooking mat that is suspended in the air. This provides an exceptionally safe space to store your carp whilst you’re unhooking and preparing to weight and photograph your catch. Suspending the carp means that no matter how vigorously your carp thrashes around it cannot do itself any harm, as it is lifted off the hard bankside. No need for a pump either, because this cradle inflates in seconds, leaving you with no bulky item to carry along with you on the water or drive home with. Looking for a way to keep your carp catch safe and sound? Look no further than the Korda Basix Carp Cradle!

Carp anglers after a bundle deal will enjoy what we’ve found here – a cradle, scales and weigh sling set from DNA leisure!

Four pegging points can be used to secure the mat to the bank during rough weather, while both the mat and its waterproof carry bagfeature durable webbing carry straps that make your bankside exploits even easier to get underway.