The slamature mattress is the Carp Fishing symbol. Let's see together how to choose the right one To best protect Our prey, together with all the accessories connected to it.

The care of the prey is the pillar on which Carp Fishing is based: release the carp without having made them suffer damage It is the mission that each carpist must achieve.

Precisely for this reason on the market we find several products that help us to protect all the catches, from the wagging at the time of release. 

Starting from the mattress, let's see together the main features of each tool for the Carp Care, as the British define it.  

Slamature mattress

Has the task of protect the carp when we pull it out of the water, both shocks, is from the deprivation of mucus Due to contact with dry and rough surfaces, such as stones, gravel or dry grass can be.

The characteristics Of a good carp fishing mattress are these:

- Padding: It must be generous, or at least sufficient to support the weight of a carp of great weight;

- Dimensions: The larger the mattress, the more the carp is safe. Obviously, with a larger dimensions corresponds to greater dimensions, but for the health of fish we can well endure some more "fatigue";

- Material: The mattress must be in smooth, not rough fabric, so that the mucus of fish, fundamental for its health, remains in its place.

Already with these three features we made ourselves an idea of ​​what a good carp fishing mattress should have. 

We deepen the theme of the size because it is important. 

If we fish in a environment that contains large carp, to be clear from 15 kilos up, it is important that the mat (very common abbreviation) has generous dimensions. 

At least one meter in length It is essential to ensure total protection.

Let us remember that the bigger are, the more delicate fish, and our negligence or "laziness" in not wanting to lead to Fishing An adequate size mattress could cause the death of very beautiful specimens. 

It doesn't matter that you are neophytes or super-experts: it is important that the mattress protects our catches. All.

Many models for each need

Let's analyze now the types of mattress present on the market, explaining the strengths and weaknesses.

- Classic mattresses: They are characterized by being flat, without sides. The fabric is generally spread nylon. The dimensions may vary depending on the model and employment. Those from stalking, or for rapid sessions, in motion, in search of fish, they are generally rolled up, therefore easy to transport. In normal conditions, we recommend mattresses at least 100 x 70 centimeters large;

- Classic mattresses with floating padding: identical to those above, but stuffed with polystyrene balls or floating sponge. They are floors but, thanks to the game of the padding, they have slightly raised shores and protect the fish better. They are very well padded, therefore among the safest in the event of an accidental fall of the fish, and float: ideal for those who love to take photos of the catches directly in the water;

- Pool mattresses: They are the oval or rectangular mattresses with sides. Some call them "crocodiles", from the name of one of the first mattresses of this type entered on the market years ago. Those with the pool are among the most used mattresses because they are not bulky and allow you to manage fish well even when you are alone. In fact, they can be closed in the upper part to trap the prey and prepare the camera for self -timer. Last fundamental feature: thanks to the handles, they also act as a weighing bag and greatly facilitate the release of the fish, especially in areas with a strong slope;

- Cradle and cradle: the most modern. They are slowly monopolizing the market for a simple reason: they are the safest ever for carp because, being mounted on a frame, they keep the fish suspended, away from the ground. The carp can beat and jump, but it never touches the soil, therefore it does not run the risk of getting hurt. Some models are free of net on the bottom, therefore they can be filled with water to make the permanence of the prey less unpleasant on the mat. They essentially have two defects. First, they are more bulky and heavy than normal mattresses; Second, they make the release without the use of a weighing bag (which we see in a next paragraph) make a little difficult. Despite this, they are the favorite choice of large carp hunters and many paid lakes are making them mandatory thanks to their qualities.

After seeing the mattresses, which are the most important tools for fish care, let's move on to accessories.

Weighing bags

In English we find them under the name of sling. Are the bags that have the task of allow us to weigh the fish With precision and safety, without making it fall to the ground. 

Exist different models Of weighing bags, here they are presented one by one with the relative description:

- Classic slings: They are simple bags, in the shoulder nylon or on the net, equipped with handles, which must be applied to the scale at the time of weighing. Minimum expense, good result;

- Scree sling: On the net or in nylon, in addition to the weighing operations, also the release operations are born to facilitate. The task of the sticks is to keep the tissue tense, so that the body of the fish always remains straight, linear, and does not innaturally bend under the weight of gravity (that a carp, in the water, feels much less than outside! );

- Floating sticks sling: They are the most modern bags and in general they are composed in part by the net and partly by nylon. In addition to having the function of weighing bags, they can also be used as maintenance bags (if equipped with a net): thanks to the floating sticks, we can keep the fish in water for a few hours safely, leaving it in its environment without making it heard too forced.

Culle mattresses and weighing bags At nowadays, sticks are one almost obligatory combination Because the weighing bags supplicate the main defect of cot mattress, or the difficulty in the release of the fish. 

By resting the bag open on the mattress, we will slam the fish, weigh it, photograph it and release it without making it suffer any trauma. 

The release, in particular, It is facilitated by the sticks: Just put the bag on the water, gently open the sticks and the prey will return by its natural environment.

Maintenance bags

Have the function of Keep the fish for a while in his natural environment causing them as little damage as possible pending photos. 

THE'use main of the maintenance bags it's that night: puts the fish into the bag in case of capture with the dark to photograph it then in the morning with the light. 

The maintenance bags are generally made of synthetic network, so that the water can enter and exit freely inside.  

Disinfectants

Are sold in Little Boccette and must be used essentially for protect catches from infections caused by our hook or bumps against obstacles. 

The application of disinfectants, depending on the types of disinfectant, it takes place through small cotton sticks or directly from the bowls, if they present a dosed. 

Disinfectants are important for protect also the points where fish flakes They jumped away, or for bumps against obstacles or by our distraction.

Weigh Tripod and handles

They are accessories accessories. THE Weigh Tripod I am telescopic tripods Equipped with a hook to be applied to the scale and carry out a safe and precise weighing (especially not tiring for our back). 

The handles They have the same task, but have an ergonomic shape for a firm handle.

Once the accessories were seen, here are some practical advice not to hurt the carp when we captured them:

- When we lift them from the water with the god, We always check that the fins are not entangled in the network;

- Never take pictures standing: if the fish falls from men's height it suffers serious damage, even if there is the mattress below;

- We always keep the skin of our catches wet overturning water on them while they are out of the water and always wet our hands before touching them;

- We remove the metal watches and bracelets from the wrists Before taking pictures, because they can ruin the skin of the fish;

- We keep out of the water each capture as little as possible;

- When we release the carp, Let's re -seize it well keeping it in water by the tail and moving it back and forth;

- If we decide to use the maintenance bag, we leave the fish inside for the least possible time and make sure we place the same in a point of the body of water with good depth. 

In case of wind, we are attentive to the waves and the current that could slam the prey trapped in our net against the bank.

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