Carp Mats

Carp Mats

Carp mats are essential equipment for safely unhooking, preparing for weighing, and photographing large fish on the bank. Their purpose is to separate the fish's body from the hard ground and reduce the risk of abrasions, impacts, and injuries during the short time out of the water. Although the name mainly refers to carp, a good fishing mat is also effective when unhooking grass carp and other large fish.

Mats for Safe Fish Handling on the Bank

This category includes various types of carp mats, suited for shorter trips, longer sessions, and fishing spots with different comfort levels. Depending on the design, a mat can be lightweight and quick to set up, more robustly built, elevated on a frame, or equipped with a thicker cushioning layer. The common goal of all models is to safely support the fish during unhooking and minimize its contact with soil, stones, sand, or grass.

Different Carp Mat Designs

The offer includes flat carp mats, which work well as simple and quick-to-use solutions, as well as carp mats with sides, providing additional protection for the fish on the mat. A separate group consists of carp cradles, models elevated on a frame that facilitate comfortable handling of large fish. Among the available options, there are also inflatable carp mats, designed to offer good cushioning for the fish during unhooking on the bank.

Carp Mat as Part of a Carp Care Set

The carp unhooking mat is one of the most important pieces of equipment related to fish protection. Combined with a weighing sling, disinfectant, and an appropriate scale, it helps organize the entire process of handling the caught fish on the bank. The choice of a specific model depends on the type of fishing spot, size of the caught fish, available space at the fishing site, and the desired level of protection during unhooking, weighing, and photographing.

...we are very pleased that the carp no kill principle is becoming increasingly popular also among other groups of anglers...