Korda BASIX Weigh Sling

The BASIX Weigh Sling is a traditional weigh sling, but with some additional features, which has been designed to allow you to safely transfer fish from the water to your unhooking mat, and vice versa, and to weigh them – it isn’t a retainer and can’t be safely used for that purpose.

The sling is constructed from a durable nylon material and is long and deep enough to weigh any carp that you are likely to catch in the U.K. It is also suitable for use overseas on many venues. Strong, lightweight powder-coated two-piece metal bars at the top provide rigidity to help make the weighing process safer for the fish. When not in use these elasticated bars can easily be split in the middle and the sling folded back into the bespoke compact stink bag (the folded length allows it to fit inside the BASIX Cradle Unhooking Mat or inside an exterior pocket on a Compac Rod Holdall).

A strong webbing strap is attached to the bars on each side and gives good balance once they are attached to the scales hook, allowing the fish to be weighed safely. There are plenty of large drainage holes along the bottom, so once the fish is transferred into it in the margins the water will quickly drain out when lifted out to carry to the unhooking mat.

A good quality, free running zip at each end of the sling ensures that the fish can’t slide out during transit or weighing, and is easy to do up or undo.

The sling has been designed to float, enabling the easy transfer of the fish and rolled up landing net into it in the water. This ensures no lifting of the net is required, thus reducing the risks of splitting or damaging fins or tail.

The box that the BASIX Weigh Sling is supplied in features a step-by-step guide on the best weighing practice.