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Landing nets · Carp tackle · Our take
Free Spirit Hi-S Landing Net
6ft or 8ft handle · 42in or 46in arms
A beautifully put-together landing net with proper lightweight carbon, smart stainless fittings and a fish-friendly mesh. A cracking bit of kit for carp anglers who care about the details.
- Built in the UK from 40T very low-resin Japanese carbon.
- Available with 6ft or 8ft handles, plus 42in or 46in arms.
- The 6ft handle weighs 316g; the 8ft two-piece handle weighs 417g.
- Supplied with soft olive-green Spirit fish-friendly mesh, a spare net cord and a dedicated storage bag.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Free Spirit Hi-S Landing Net range, including both handle lengths and both arm sizes. Weights vary depending on the version you choose.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A premium landing net that earns its keep through low weight, quality fittings and a well-thought-out package.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9.9/10
- Performance9.6/10
- Impact on Fish Catching9.2/10
- Ease of Use9.4/10
- Value for Money8.6/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Carp anglers who want premium, lightweight tackle. The carbon construction and refined fittings keep the net easy to handle when a lump is wallowing in the edge.
- Anglers fishing a mix of margins and open water. The 6ft and 8ft handle choices let you pick a setup that suits your usual swims and landing approach.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers shopping purely on price. There are cheaper nets that’ll still get a carp in the cradle, so the Hi-S makes most sense when finish and weight matter.
- Fisheries with very cramped swims. An 8ft handle can be cracking in deeper margins, but it may feel like overkill when trees, reeds or snags are right behind you.
The lowdown
Introducing the Free Spirit Hi-S Landing Net
A beautifully put-together landing net with proper lightweight carbon, smart stainless fittings and a fish-friendly mesh. A cracking bit of kit for carp anglers who care about the details.
- Built in the UK from 40T very low-resin Japanese carbon.
- Available with 6ft or 8ft handles, plus 42in or 46in arms.
- The 6ft handle weighs 316g; the 8ft two-piece handle weighs 417g.
- Supplied with soft olive-green Spirit fish-friendly mesh, a spare net cord and a dedicated storage bag.
Quick verdict
Verdict
The Free Spirit Hi-S Landing Net is a top-end bit of carp kit that gets the important stuff right. It’s light, rigid, beautifully finished and supplied with a genuinely useful storage bag and spare net cord.
You’ll pay more than you would for a basic net, mind. But if you want a refined landing net that won’t feel like a clumsy afterthought next to your rods, this is proper bob-on.
A premium landing net that earns its keep through low weight, quality fittings and a well-thought-out package.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9.9/10
- Performance
- 9.6/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 9.2/10
- Ease of Use
- 9.4/10
- Value for Money
- 8.6/10
Japanese 40T carbon, stainless fittings, quality mesh and a UK-built complete net make this a properly polished package.
The lightweight construction and choice of handle and arm sizes should make netting controlled and comfortable across a range of swims.
It won’t catch the fish for you, but the light handling, fish-friendly mesh and useful reach options can make the final stages safer and less stressful.
The compact spreader block, sensible size choices, spare cord and storage bag keep the practical side nicely straightforward.
It’s expensive compared with basic nets, but the materials, finish and included extras give the price proper justification for serious anglers.
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 Free Spirit Hi-S Landing Net
A landing net has one job, mate: get the fish safely from the water and into the unhooking kit. Simple, right? Yet this is one bit of tackle that can quickly become a proper faff if it’s too heavy, too floppy, awkward to store or a pain to assemble when a screaming take has finally happened.
The Free Spirit Hi-S Landing Net takes a more refined approach. It’s built from 40T very low-resin Japanese carbon, which keeps the construction light without making it feel like a flimsy afterthought. That matters when you’re stood in the margins, rod tucked away and a decent carp is doing its best to find every bit of weed in the swim.
There are two handle options: 6ft and 8ft. The 6ft version is the natural all-rounder. It’s long enough for most standard carp swims, but still manageable when you’re working in close or trying to slide the net under a fish without making a great splash. The 8ft version gives you extra reach, and its two-piece design makes transport a bit more sensible.
You can also choose between 42in and 46in arms. The smaller option keeps things nimble and is a cracking choice for general-purpose fishing. The 46in version gives you a little more net area, which can be handy when a broad carp is rolling just out of reach or you’d rather have a bit more margin for error at the business end.
The weights are properly tidy, too. The 6ft handle is 316g, while the 8ft handle comes in at 417g. The 42in arms weigh 119g and the 46in arms 139g. None of that sounds dramatic on paper, but you feel the difference when you’re holding the net out for a while, especially during a lively bit of margin work.
At the centre is a compact stainless-steel spreader block. That’s a smart detail. It keeps the hub neat and durable, while the isotope slot gives you a handy place for a small isotope when you’re netting in low light. It’s not flashy for the sake of it; it’s the sort of little touch that makes sense on a proper night session.
The stainless theme carries on with the arm pins and butt cap. There are shrink-rubber grips where you want a secure hold, plus the Hi-S blue whipping that gives the net a bit of Free Spirit character. It looks smart without shouting from the other side of the lake. The finish feels aimed at anglers who appreciate the kit they carry.
Then there’s the mesh. The net is supplied with soft olive-green Spirit fish-friendly mesh, so you’re not immediately adding another bill before the first session. A spare net cord is included as well, which is dead handy because cords are exactly the sort of small part that can let you down at an inconvenient moment.
Storage has been thought through, too. The complete net comes with a dedicated transport and storage bag, giving you somewhere to keep the arms, handle and mesh together between trips. That helps stop the net getting crushed in the van or tangled up with the rest of your gear. Less faff, more time watching the water.
So, who’s it really for? If you’re building a tidy, premium carp setup and want the landing net to match the rods, the Hi-S is an easy one to understand. It’s not trying to be the cheapest route to a net. It’s offering low weight, quality fittings, useful size choices and a properly finished package. For many anglers, that’s exactly the point.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Construction
- 40T very low-resin Japanese carbon
- Handle options
- 6ft one-piece or 8ft two-piece
- Arm options
- 42in or 46in
- Handle weights
- 6ft: 316g · 8ft: 417g
- Arm weights
- 42in: 119g · 46in: 139g
- Included
- Olive-green Spirit fish-friendly mesh, spare net cord and dedicated transport/storage bag
Specs checked with Free Spirit, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The angle
This is all about making the landing stage of a session less of a faff. The Japanese 40T carbon keeps the handle and arms feeling light, while the compact stainless spreader block gives the net a neat, strong centre point.
It’s also a net for anglers who like their tackle to look right. The Hi-S blue whipping, olive-green mesh and stainless details give it that unmistakable Free Spirit feel without going overboard.
What you’re buying
A lightweight net with proper detail
The Hi-S combines 40T very low-resin Japanese carbon with stainless hardware, shrink-rubber grips and Hi-S blue whipping. That gives you a net that looks smart but, more importantly, stays easy to control when a carp is sulking under the rod tip.
The compact stainless spreader block is a neat centrepiece. It includes an isotope slot for low-light sessions, while the stainless arm pins and butt cap add useful durability around the bits that see regular handling.
Worth knowing. The complete net is built in the UK and comes with soft olive-green Spirit fish-friendly mesh, a spare net cord and a dedicated transport/storage bag. You’re getting a complete package rather than just a bare frame.
Pick your setup
Choose the size around your swims
For general carp fishing, the 6ft handle and 42in arms make a very sensible combination. It’s compact enough for busy swims and still gives you plenty of control around the margins. It’ll suit plenty of day-ticket and club-lake situations.
The 8ft handle is the one to consider when extra reach is useful. Think deeper margins, wide shelves or banks where you can’t get right to the water’s edge. The 46in arms add extra coverage for bigger fish, though they’ll feel slightly less nimble in tight spots.
Worth knowing. Don’t automatically go for the biggest version. A large net can be brilliant in open water but a bit naff around reed beds, overhanging bushes and cramped swims. Match the handle and arms to where you actually fish.
Quick answers
The bits anglers usually want to know
The 6ft and 8ft handles give you a choice between easy all-round handling and extra reach. The 8ft handle is two-piece, which helps when it’s time to pack the net away or get it into the car.
The 42in and 46in arm choices work in a similar way. The 42in option keeps things nimble, while the 46in version gives a broader opening for larger carp and awkward netting angles.
Worth knowing. Keep the mesh clean, dry it properly before storage and check the net cord and arm pins from time to time. A bit of basic care keeps a premium net feeling spot on for longer.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Very light for a full-size carp landing net.
- Choice of 6ft or 8ft handle, with 42in and 46in arms.
- Quality stainless spreader block, pins and butt cap.
- Fish-friendly mesh and a spare net cord included.
- Properly tidy finish with Hi-S blue whipping.
Worth knowing
- Premium pricing won’t suit every budget.
- The 8ft handle takes a little more thought when packing away and moving around tight swims.
- The choice of sizes means you’ll need to match the net to your usual fishing rather than simply grabbing the first one.
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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.
01Which handle length should I choose?
Which handle length should I choose?
The 6ft option is the versatile all-rounder for most carp and coarse swims. Go for the 8ft if you regularly fish deeper margins, wide shelves or awkward banks where extra reach helps.
02Should I choose the 42in or 46in arms?
Should I choose the 42in or 46in arms?
The 42in version is easier to manoeuvre and more than capable for general carp fishing. The 46in option gives you a little more room for bigger fish or when you want extra coverage during a tricky netting job.
03Does it come with everything needed to use it?
Does it come with everything needed to use it?
It’s supplied with the Spirit fish-friendly mesh, spreader block, arms, a spare net cord and a dedicated transport/storage bag. You’ll still need to choose the handle and arm size that suits your fishing.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: verdict. The strongest reasons to choose it are very light for a full-size carp landing net. and choice of 6ft or 8ft handle, with 42in and 46in arms.; the main trade-off is premium pricing won’t suit every budget..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Very light for a full-size carp landing net.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Carp anglers who want premium, lightweight tackle: The carbon construction and refined fittings keep the net easy to handle when a lump is wallowing in the edge.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “Premium pricing won’t suit every budget.”
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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