A cradle keeps the fish off the ground and inside padded walls while you unhook it, which is where most bankside damage happens. The Basix version is built on 50mm of padded foam, so there is real cushioning under the fish rather than a token layer of wadding.

The outer layer is waterproof and stays fish-friendly once wet, so it will not lift the protective slime coat off the flank. The walls are padded as well, and they hold a lively fish inside the cradle instead of letting it slide out onto the grass.

It folds in two when you are done. The carry handles double as pegging points, so once you have it set up in the swim a gust of wind cannot take it down the bank.

Specification

• 50mm padded foam base
• Waterproof, fish-friendly outer layer
• Padded walls
• Folds in half for carrying
• Carry handles double as pegging points
• Suitable for carp up to 40lb / 18kg

There is room inside the folded cradle for a Korda Carp Care Kit and a Basix Weigh Sling, both of which we stock, so the whole handling setup travels as one bundle rather than three loose items.