Carp Care and Retention » Carp Mats

Spro C-TEC Unhooking Base Mat
Carp Mat

Spro C-TEC Unhooking Mat 115
Carp Mat

Fox CAMO Flat Mat
Flat Camo Carp Mat by Fox

Prologic Avenger Foam Beanie Unhooking Mat 120x75
Carp Mat

Fox Camo Mat with Sides
Foldable Fox Carp Mat in Camouflage Color

Strategy Splash Unhooking Mat
Carp Mat

Nash Tackle Carp Cradle
Carp Cradle

Korda Basix Carp Cradle
Carp mat

Avid Carp Folda Cradle
Carp Mat

Avid Carp Revolve Carp Cradle
Carp mat with stiff walls

Fox Easy Mat
Quick-Release Mat with Flexible Frame

Mivardi Unhooking Mat New Dynasty
Carp Cradle

Sonik XTRACTOR Folding Cradle
Carp mat

Nash Dwarf Pop-Up Mat
Carp Mat

JRC Defender Beanie Mat
Carp Mat

Prologic Avenger S/S Cradle
Carp Cradle Mat

Prologic Element Com-Pact Sling Mat Camo
Carp mat in camouflage color with high sides

Sonik Bank-Tek PRO Mat
Low Profile Carp Cradle from the Bank-Tek Series

Trakker Sanctuary Compact Crib
Compact carp mat with high sides

Starbaits Carp Hammock
Carp Cradle Mat

Prologic Inspire Pro-Tect Unhooking Mat
Carp mat

Prologic Inspire Pro-Tect Unhooking Mat Camo

Starbaits DLX Carp Hammock
Carp Cradle Mat

Trakker Sanctuary Deluxe Oval Crib
Sanctuary Series Trakker Deluxe Oval Crib Carp Mat

Fox Carpmaster Deluxe Unhooking Mat New
Carp Mat

Avid Carp PRO-Tect Safeguard Cradle
Carp cradle

Korda Compac Hybrid Mat - Dark Kamo
Carp mat with camouflage inserts

Shimano Tribal Carp Cradle Euro
Foldable Cradle Mat

Korda Compac Hybrid Mat
Transport strap for tent

Shimano Tribal Trench Protection Mat
Carp Mat

Trakker Sanctuary Cradle
Carp Mat

Avid Carp Pro-Tect Deluxe Cradle
Carp mat

Nash Hi-Protect Carp Cradle Camo
Carp Cradle Mat

JRC Cocoon 2G Hi Care Mat XL
Carp Mat

Starbaits Cam Concept Carp Hammock
Carp Cradle Mat

Fox Carpmaster Air Mat
Inflatable Carp Mat

Fox Carpmaster Welded Mat
Carp Master Mat with Welded PVC
Carp mats are special pads designed for the safe unhooking and treatment of caught fish. They are most often made from soft sponge, material filled with polystyrene, or material suspended on a frame (known as carp cradles). Mats are used to ensure that the caught fish do not sustain injuries while on the bank and to release the fish in the best possible condition! Carp Mats are increasingly also used by anglers who catch and release pike, zander, and other fish!
Types of mats used in carp fishing
"Cradle" carp mat - this type of mat is the newest on the market, but due to the high safety it provides for the fish, it has gained immense popularity among carp anglers. The cradle completely separates the fish from the ground, as it lifts the fish's body above the ground. A good frame-based mat also has special covers to protect the fish from the sun and its uncontrolled movements.
Inflatable carp mat - this mat is filled with air. The inflatable mat has the advantage over standard carp mats that, apart from excellently isolating the fish from the ground, it is significantly more compact during transport and also lighter.
Carp mat with filling - the most common type of mat by the water. This type of mat typically has a filling made of foam or polystyrene granules. This type of mat often has special side walls, which provide additional protection for the fish being retained on the bank.
...we are very pleased that the carp fishing no-kill rule is becoming increasingly popular among other fishing groups as well...