Rive Carp Keepnet

Rive Carp Keepnet

Your keepnet is one of your most important bits of kit – if you’re a match angler, that is. Enabling you to retain your captures until the end of the day, when they are finally weighed in and counted, a keepnet is vital to ensure the safety and security of your capture. However, it goes without saying that there is no universal keepnet which is suitable for all species and it is extremely inadvisable to mix big and small fish in the same keepnet. It is for this reason that many fisheries employ a two net policy, demanding that their angler spilt larger fish, such as carp, from their smaller captures, such as silver fish. This is why Rive has designed this Carp Keepnet and it forms an integral part of the Rive keepnet range.

Nothing is worse than landing a large carp in a match fishing scenario, only to realise that you have no where to retain it. You can’t pop it in with your other fish as it is certain to injure them against the sides of the netting – besides which, your net is hardly big enough to house the fish on its own as it is, let alone with other species! In this situation you’d only be faced with one option and you’d be forced to return your prime specimen back into the water – potentially sacrificing you your match victory. It is in this scenario that a dedicated carp keepnet really comes into play and this option, designed by match fishing specialists Rive, is by far the superior option for the dedicated angler.

As you might expect from a top end Rive product, this Carp Keepnet has been built to the brand’s exacting specifications and built quality. This means that this net has been designed to last a match fishing lifetime. Not only this, but it also boasts a fine opaque mesh. Not only is this dark mesh soothing for the carp but it is also exceptionally find and soft. This ensures that it won’t be causing any damage to the carp’s delicate scales or fins, maintaining the welfare of your capture for as long as you require. The rings of the net have also been protected, ensuring that that carp cannot cause themselves damage on these vital elements of the net.

The Rive Carp Keepnet boasts a top opening of 50cm x 40cm. This is ideal for ensuring that your monster carp can slide into the net with ease, so you never have to worry about trying to fit a huge carp into a net which simply wasn’t built for that kind of girth. The rings that run along the length of the net are of a similar size, too, ensuring that your capture has ample space in which to swim whilst you’re finishing off your session. The Rive Carp Keepnet is also 3m in length. This is the ideal length for use in UK swims, as it ensures that you’re still left with enough to scope to target the margins whilst also allowing your carp to swim around freely.

Rive is a brand which really understands match fishing and the European brand bears both sides of the channel in mind when designing its gear. This Carp Keepnet is no different, so whether you’re targeting huge fish in continental waters or you’re staying closer to home for your angling, this Carp Keepnet is more than up to the job.