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Predator tackle · Landing nets · Our take
Fox Rage Speedflow Compact Net Large
Large version — NLN003 original or NLN032 updated generation
A proper predator net with a clever compact handle, fish-friendly rubber mesh and enough reach for awkward banks. Just make sure you know which generation you’re buying.
- Available under model codes NLN003 and NLN032, depending on generation.
- Updated NLN032 frame measures 50cm x 60cm, with a 60cm-deep net.
- Updated handle runs from 120cm to 153cm; the original version runs from 97cm to 157cm.
- Rubberised, knotless mesh is fish-friendly and helps reduce hook tangles.
Make sure it’s the right one. Fox Rage has used the Speedflow Compact Net Large name across more than one generation. The older NLN003 and updated NLN032 differ in frame size, handle setup and transport details, so check the product code before buying.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A well-thought-out predator net with excellent fish-friendly mesh and useful reach, marked down slightly because the two generations can make buying the exact version a bit confusing.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9/10
- Performance9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching9.2/10
- Ease of Use8.8/10
- Value for Money8.6/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Roaming lure anglers. The compact design and extending handle suit anglers moving between swims and carrying minimal kit.
- Pike and predator anglers fishing awkward banks. The Large head and useful reach make it easier to net fish from high, steep or snaggy pegs.
Maybe skip if
- Ultra-light street anglers. The Large frame may feel more net than you need for small perch and tight urban swims.
- Anglers who want one exact, universal specification. The two generations differ, so you’ll need to check whether the listing is for NLN003 or NLN032.
The lowdown
Introducing the Fox Rage Speedflow Compact Net Large
A proper predator net with a clever compact handle, fish-friendly rubber mesh and enough reach for awkward banks. Just make sure you know which generation you’re buying.
- Available under model codes NLN003 and NLN032, depending on generation.
- Updated NLN032 frame measures 50cm x 60cm, with a 60cm-deep net.
- Updated handle runs from 120cm to 153cm; the original version runs from 97cm to 157cm.
- Rubberised, knotless mesh is fish-friendly and helps reduce hook tangles.
Quick verdict
A cracking predator net, with one buying wrinkle
The Speedflow Compact Net Large is a sensible bit of kit for lure anglers and predator anglers who need reach without lugging a massive, awkward net around. The rubberised, knotless mesh is kind to fish and far less likely to snag hooks than ordinary nylon.
The only real faff is the generation split. The updated NLN032 has a 50cm x 60cm frame, 60cm depth and a handle extending to 153cm, while the older NLN003 uses a 60cm x 60cm frame and a longer maximum reach. Check the code, mate, then it’s a bob-on choice.
A well-thought-out predator net with excellent fish-friendly mesh and useful reach, marked down slightly because the two generations can make buying the exact version a bit confusing.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9/10
- Performance
- 9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 9.2/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.8/10
- Value for Money
- 8.6/10
Rubberised knotless mesh, aluminium construction and a proper predator-focused design give it a solid feel on paper.
The extending handle and roomy head are well suited to awkward banks and mobile lure fishing.
Fish-friendly rubberised mesh and a knotless build make landing and unhooking less stressful when used properly.
The push-button extension is handy, although the different generation specifications need checking before purchase.
It offers useful predator-specific features, but the exact value depends on the price and version being offered.
Head to head
How it stacks up
Side by side with the closest kit we've reviewed. This updates as we add more reviews.
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Fox Rage Speedflow Compact Net Large
A decent landing net is one of those bits of predator kit you only truly appreciate when a proper lump is wallowing beside the bank. The Fox Rage Speedflow Compact Net Large is built for exactly that moment. It gives you a roomy head, a fish-friendly mesh and a handle that packs down far more neatly than a long fixed net.
The name does need a little attention, mind. Fox Rage has used the Speedflow Compact Net Large name for more than one generation. You’ll see model code NLN003 for the original version and NLN032 for the updated one. They’re closely related, but the measurements aren’t the same. Don’t just skim the listing and assume every figure applies.
On the updated NLN032, the frame measures 50cm by 60cm and the mesh is 60cm deep. That’s a useful predator size: enough room for a decent pike or zander, while still being manageable when you’re hopping between swims. The original NLN003 had a larger 60cm by 60cm frame and a 65cm-deep net.
That difference matters most when you’re fishing small rivers, canals or snaggy margins. A slightly smaller head is easier to steer around branches, moored boats and overhanging brambles. The older, bigger head gives you a touch more wriggle room for a wide fish. Both are properly usable sizes rather than dainty perch-only nets.
The mesh is rubberised, knotless and designed to be fish-friendly. That’s a big tick for predator fishing, where trebles have a nasty habit of finding ordinary mesh and turning a quick landing into a full-blown faff. Rubber coating also makes the net kinder to fins and scales than harsh bare strands, provided you handle the fish sensibly.
You still need to do the basics. Wet the net before use, keep the fish supported in the water where possible and don’t drag a pike up a high bank in the mesh. The net helps you land the fish safely; it doesn’t replace a proper unhooking mat, long forceps or a bit of common sense on the bank.
The handle uses a push-button extension system. On the updated version, it runs from 120cm to 153cm. That gives you useful reach when the fish is below you or the margins are a bit awkward. The original handle starts shorter at 97cm and extends to 157cm, with an original maximum length listed at 215cm.
That variation is exactly why checking the code is important. If you’re buying online, look for NLN032 or NLN003 in the description, then match the measurements to the version you actually want. It’s a small bit of homework, but it’ll save a proper headache if you need a particular transport length or reach.
The updated model adds an ergonomic rubberised grip and a floating frame, while the original specification uses lightweight aluminium for the frame and handle and includes a transport bag. Either way, this is aimed at anglers who want to stay mobile, keep the rods off the bank and be ready when a screaming take turns into a fish at your boots.
For a roving predator angler, the overall idea is spot on. It’s compact enough to carry, sturdy enough for serious fish and kinder to hooks than basic netting. It isn’t the smallest net around, and the generation differences are a bit of a nuisance, but get the right version and it’s a proper useful bit of kit.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Product codes
- NLN003 original generation; NLN032 updated generation
- Updated frame
- 50cm x 60cm
- Updated net depth
- 60cm
- Updated handle
- 120cm, extending to 153cm
- Original handle
- 97cm, extending to 157cm; 215cm maximum length
- Mesh
- Rubberised, fish-friendly and knotless; 10mm on the original NLN003 specification
Specs checked with Fox Rage, Oct 2026.
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Our take
Why this net makes sense for predator fishing
This is all about landing fish safely when you’re mobile. You want something that folds down sensibly for walking the bank, opens quickly when a pike, zander or big perch comes to the net, and doesn’t turn the unhooking process into a proper scrap.
The Speedflow brings that together with a lightweight aluminium frame and handle, a push-button extension system and fish-friendly rubberised mesh. It’s not a tiny street-fishing net, but the Large version gives you useful room for a proper lump without becoming a complete pain to carry.
Closer look
A compact predator net with proper reach
The Speedflow Compact Net Large combines a roomy predator head with an extending handle. The updated NLN032 uses a 50cm x 60cm frame and 60cm depth, while the older NLN003 has a 60cm x 60cm frame and 65cm depth. Both give you enough space for a decent pike, zander or hefty perch.
Its rubberised, knotless mesh is the star feature for lure anglers. Trebles are less likely to bury themselves in it, and the material is kinder to fish than ordinary knotted nylon. The updated version adds a rubberised grip and floating frame, while the original uses lightweight aluminium construction.
Worth knowing. Check the model code before buying. NLN003 and NLN032 share the name but have different frame and handle measurements.
Who it suits
Made for mobile predator anglers
This suits anglers walking canals, rivers and reservoirs with a lure rod in hand and not much else. The push-button extension is handy when a fish is below a high bank, tucked beside a weedbed or hanging over a marginal shelf.
The Large head is also a sensible choice for pike anglers who don’t want to risk squeezing a broad fish into a small perch net. It’s still manageable enough for roving work, although ultra-light urban anglers may prefer something smaller and less bulky.
Worth knowing. Keep the rubberised mesh wet during unhooking, support the fish properly and carry forceps long enough to deal with trebles safely.
FAQs in full
The bits anglers usually ask about
If you want the updated design, look for NLN032, with its 50cm x 60cm frame, 60cm depth, ergonomic grip and floating frame. The NLN003 is the original and has a larger 60cm x 60cm frame, 65cm depth and a different extending-handle setup.
Yes, that’s the whole point of the Speedflow Compact design. The handle collapses down and extends with a push button, so it’s much easier to carry between swims than a permanently long landing net.
Any net can catch a badly placed treble, but rubberised knotless mesh is much less troublesome than conventional knotted mesh. Keep the fish calm, net head-first and deal with the hooks over a wet unhooking mat.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Rubberised, knotless mesh is kinder to fish and less prone to snagging trebles.
- Compact push-button handle gives useful reach from awkward swims and steep banks.
- Lightweight aluminium construction keeps it manageable when you’re roving.
- Large head gives predators enough room without being ridiculously bulky.
- Updated version has a floating frame and ergonomic rubberised grip.
Worth knowing
- The NLN003 and NLN032 versions aren’t identical, so the listing needs checking carefully.
- The Large head is still sizeable for tight urban spots or very light lure work.
- Rubberised mesh can hold water and smell if it’s shoved away damp.
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01What’s the difference between the NLN003 and NLN032?
What’s the difference between the NLN003 and NLN032?
The updated NLN032 has a 50cm x 60cm frame, 60cm net depth and a handle extending from 120cm to 153cm. The original NLN003 has a 60cm x 60cm frame, 65cm depth and a different handle arrangement, with a maximum length of 215cm.
02Is the mesh suitable for pike?
Is the mesh suitable for pike?
Yes. The rubberised, knotless mesh is fish-friendly and helps avoid the hook-catching problems you can get with standard knotted mesh. Keep the net wet and sort the fish out properly once it’s in.
03Does it float?
Does it float?
The updated NLN032 is described as having a floating frame. Don’t treat that as a reason to let go of it, though — keep hold during the netting job, especially in flow or around cover.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a cracking predator net, with one buying wrinkle. The strongest reasons to choose it are rubberised, knotless mesh is kinder to fish and less prone to snagging trebles. and compact push-button handle gives useful reach from awkward swims and steep banks.; the main trade-off is the nln003 and nln032 versions aren’t identical, so the listing needs checking carefully..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Rubberised, knotless mesh is kinder to fish and less prone to snagging trebles.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Roaming lure anglers: The compact design and extending handle suit anglers moving between swims and carrying minimal kit.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “The NLN003 and NLN032 versions aren’t identical, so the listing needs checking carefully.”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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