Korda Basix Green Carp Fishing Cradle KBX028

Product Information

The Korda Basix Carp Cradle is designed to offer maximum protection to your catch when it is on the bank. Consumer credit service provided by Klarna. Klarne is licensed by The Office of Fair Trading (Consumer Credit Licence: 0594229).

As standard with NGT, this product situates itself at the lower end of the cradle market. Whilst the material is not as high quality as the Trakker or Avid cradles, there are some features you wouldn’t expect for the price. Padded knee pad Pros: A great all-round cradle that can be used on any fishery and would easily accommodate most carp you can be expected to be catching. Some well thought out features makes this a top end cradle. Plus it includes a bag, which is always a pro in my view! Constructed from a fish-friendly 420D PVC material, this cradle provides the upmost protection for your prized carp. Features include a mesh base so water can drain away as you keep the fish calm by pouring water over its gill areas. When you’re finished with the mat, you basically fold down the walled section and sit it inside the flat mat. The whole thing is then clipped together into one big bulky square.Height adjustable of 30-40cm tall, by 65 cm wide, offers plenty of room for your catch. A bag is also included to make storage easier.

Pop up cradles have been growing in popularity in recent years, so we wanted to feature one on this guide. The wireless receiver displays the weight in kg or lbs, and includes a battery status so you are made aware when running low on juice. Six height adjustable legs give you complete stability, with mud feet that don’t sink into any boggy ground. Don’t let Korda’s ‘Basix’ sub brand fool you. This fishing cradle is far from basic, lending itself to use in a variety of carp fishing scenarios. The Trakker Sanctuary Self Inflating Fishing Cradle is an all-in-one solution for easily storing your catch during the hooking, unhooking, and photographing process.

There’s even a camo retention flap with Velcro securing tabs for keeping everything safe and secure. As you would expect, the base is very well padded and covered in a fish-friendly material that’s kind to carp and easy to clean. You can expect this to stand the test of time.

In terms of the base, this cradle has a soft padded section with more than enough protection on the hardest of ground. The inner sections are all constructed from a fish-friendly, wipe clean PVC material as you would expect. Roll up design One interesting thing in Korda’s marketing is that they say the Basix is only really suitable for carp up to 40lb. We would probably agree with this following a closer review of the cradle. A carp should never be transferred to and from the water in your unhooking mat or carp cradle. There are simply too many things that can go wrong, and they are not designed for the job. If you are looking for a carp cradle & sling bundle, we’ve found just the one – the NGT large carp cradle and weigh sling is great for new carp anglers, of those on a tight budget.

The Basix Range has been designed to cater for carp anglers on a budget, with the emphasis being on providing high quality products, which will catch fish, but at a price that anyone can afford. This cradle is in competition with the likes of the Dwarf Sling Mat and the Scope Flat Unhooking Mat. Neither of these have any side protection for the carp and that’s where the ESP wins hands down. This range is not aimed at specialist carp anglers fishing at extreme range, on weedy lakes or snag fishing. Constructed from a fish-friendly 210D PVC material, it provides more than enough support for your carp on the bank. The material feels soft to the touch, however there is a clear difference between the quality used here and that of the Trakker Sanctuary we mentioned above. This padded, 50mm, foam-lined cradle protects fish from bumps and bruises, while the waterproof outer layer keeps them from getting wet.