Folding landing net with brass triangular locking mechanism. The arms of the landing net are Bamboo tapering slightly down to the leather flexible throng, the spacer is stamped no 12, but I can see no other marks - the mechanism itself is very well manufactured and still functioning. Length of arms about 18" and handle (also bamboo) is 30"
Thanking you in advance
Peter
Any ideas who made this please
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Did you rewhip the leather back onto the arms - or disconnect the arms from the spreader back to put on the net?
Must admit - I was going to sell it - but where can you find another (apart from yours) like it
Must admit - I was going to sell it - but where can you find another (apart from yours) like it
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That’s a well designed and engineered solution to the folding net need. My guess (and it’s only a guess) is that it’s a European manufacturer, rather than English. I’ve had a quick look around online but can’t find a mechanism like it. Very interesting.
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A very nice net you have, and one that is a handy size to use if you are not intending to target large fish . I have something similar, also now sporting a Snowbee rubberised mesh that is a handy size for fly-fishing although a very wild 4+lb Brownie had me wishing for something a bit larger!
Mine has a spring loading locking pin but basically the same.
Mine has a spring loading locking pin but basically the same.
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Thanks for the information, I have been looking on and off for the last 20 years for a makers name and now I have oneRod Fisher wrote: ↑Mon Jan 16, 2023 6:58 pmBarbelseeker, I believe you and I own "Lockfast"/"Lock-fast" landing nets from either Watson & Hancock of 308 High Holborn, London, or Messrs. W. T. Hancock & Co. of 4, Pall Mall Place, St. James', depending on their age (Watson & Son would continue from the High Holborn address).
Silfield, yours is a "Quicksure"/"Quick-sure" landing net, also from Hancock & Co., introduced a little before 1895.
I think S. Allcock & Co. acted as an agent for them at some stage, selling their tackle until the early 1930s."The workmanship of the whole implement is of high class, and there is little risk that it will get out of order if subjected to ordinary fair treatment. The net itself is made of durable material, and has the further advantage of being of a good size. For Salmon and Grilse the handle is made Malacca or other cane."
I can attest to the highlighted text, as from folded all it needs is a light flick to lock into position.
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Rod Fisher wrote: ↑Mon Jan 16, 2023 6:58 pmBarbelseeker, I believe you and I own "Lockfast"/"Lock-fast" landing nets from either Watson & Hancock of 308 High Holborn, London, or Messrs. W. T. Hancock & Co. of 4, Pall Mall Place, St. James', depending on their age (Watson & Son would continue from the High Holborn address, and Hancock traded from both addresses for a time). The arms may be lancewood rather than bamboo.
Silfield, yours is a "Quicksure"/"Quick-sure" landing net, also from Hancock & Co., introduced a little before 1895.
S. Allcock & Co. began acting as an agent for them at some stage, they were selling the landing nets into the 1930s."The workmanship of the whole implement is of high class, and there is little risk that it will get out of order if subjected to ordinary fair treatment. The net itself is made of durable material, and has the further advantage of being of a good size. For Salmon and Grilse the handle is made Malacca or other cane."
Allcocks Guide 1933
Sir,
I thank you for that information - at least I now know