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Predator tackle · Landing nets · Our take
Savage Gear Pro Landing Net XL
XL landing net · SVS50804 / 50804
A big, sensible predator net with a fish-friendly rubberised mesh, foldable head and telescopic aluminium handle. Proper handy when a good pike or zander comes to the net.
- Product code SVS50804 / 50804.
- XL net head measuring 70cm x 85cm.
- Foldable aluminium frame with fish-friendly rubberised 20mm mesh.
- Approximately 105cm transport length, with a slide-and-click telescopic handle.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Savage Gear Pro Landing Net XL, product code SVS50804 / 50804. It’s the XL version with a 70cm x 85cm net head.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A practical, well-thought-out predator net with useful XL capacity and sensible portability.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality8.8/10
- Performance9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.9/10
- Ease of Use8.8/10
- Value for Money8.6/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Pike and zander lure anglers. The XL head gives you more room when a proper predator comes alongside, and the rubberised mesh is a fish-conscious choice.
- Mobile bank anglers. The folding head and telescopic handle make it much less of a faff when you’re walking between swims.
Maybe skip if
- Tiny urban perch specialists. The XL head could feel a bit daft around tight canals and small fish, where a compact net is easier to swing into position.
- Anglers with almost no storage space. It folds, but the overall package still needs room in a rucksack, holdall or vehicle.
The lowdown
Introducing the Savage Gear Pro Landing Net XL
A big, sensible predator net with a fish-friendly rubberised mesh, foldable head and telescopic aluminium handle. Proper handy when a good pike or zander comes to the net.
- Product code SVS50804 / 50804.
- XL net head measuring 70cm x 85cm.
- Foldable aluminium frame with fish-friendly rubberised 20mm mesh.
- Approximately 105cm transport length, with a slide-and-click telescopic handle.
Quick verdict
Verdict
The Savage Gear Pro Landing Net XL is a cracking bit of predator kit for anglers who want plenty of room without lugging around a daft, unwieldy net. The 70cm x 85cm head gives a decent target for a pike, zander or chunky perch, while the foldable design keeps transport and storage fairly painless.
The rubberised 20mm mesh, aluminium frame and telescopic slide-and-click handle make it a practical, fish-conscious choice. It won’t suit every tiny urban perch session, but for lure fishing, bank work and bigger predator swims, it looks bob on.
A practical, well-thought-out predator net with useful XL capacity and sensible portability.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 8.8/10
- Performance
- 9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.9/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.8/10
- Value for Money
- 8.6/10
Aluminium construction, rubberised mesh and a twin-spring locking system give it a reassuringly sensible build.
The large head and telescopic handle are well matched to landing bigger predators from the bank.
The fish-friendly rubberised mesh helps make the landing and unhooking process more considerate.
Folding storage and slide-and-click telescoping keep setup and transport straightforward.
It offers the features predator anglers actually need without adding pointless bells and whistles.
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 Savage Gear Pro Landing Net XL
There’s nothing glamorous about a landing net. It sits in the corner of the van, gets dragged through brambles and only really matters when a proper lump is wallowing in front of you. Then, suddenly, it’s the most important bit of kit on the bank. The Savage Gear Pro Landing Net XL is built for exactly that moment.
This is a predator net with a chunky 70cm x 85cm head. That’s the main reason to look at it. You’re not trying to shovel a pike or a decent zander into a tiny triangle while the fish has a wobble. There’s a generous opening, giving you a better chance of guiding the fish over the mesh cleanly.
The head folds for transport and storage, which is dead handy for mobile lure fishing. Predator anglers often carry enough gear already: rods, lure bag, unhooking kit, forceps and maybe a set of scales. A net that doesn’t stick out like a flagpole when you’re walking the towpath is a welcome bit of common sense.
The frame and handle are aluminium, keeping the design lightweight while giving it the rigidity you want when a fish is ready to come in. Lightweight doesn’t mean you can chuck it about, mind. Look after it, rinse it when needed and don’t use the handle as a landing pole. That’s how kit gets a bit naff.
The mesh is fish-friendly rubberised material with a listed 20mm mesh size. For predator fishing, that’s a sensible direction. Rubberised mesh is kinder on fins and hooks than rougher traditional netting, and it’s less likely to turn your trebles into a full-blown comedy tangle. You’ll still want to keep hooks controlled, especially with a lively pike.
The telescopic handle uses a slide-and-click system with a twin-spring locking mechanism. In plain English, you extend it, let the lock engage and get on with the job. That should make setting the net up quicker than messing around with threaded sections when a fish is already hovering over the margin.
Transport length is listed at approximately 105cm. That isn’t tiny, but it’s manageable for a proper predator net, especially with the foldable head. It should sit sensibly alongside a rod bag or in the boot without demanding its own postcode. For short walks and lure roving, that portability is a big part of the appeal.
The XL size does mean you need to think about your swim. In tight little canals, reed-lined margins or awkward urban pegs, a big head can be more cumbersome than a compact perch net. You’ll want to get the net positioned early, rather than waving it around at the last second while a fish is trying to escape.
For pike and zander anglers, though, the overall package makes plenty of sense. You get useful headroom, a fish-friendly mesh, aluminium construction and a foldable format. It’s not trying to be fancy. It’s trying to be ready when the rods are off and a proper fish is coming in. That’s a pretty good job description for a landing net.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Product code
- SVS50804 / 50804
- Net head
- 70cm x 85cm
- Overall listed dimensions
- 85cm x 70cm x 80cm
- Transport length
- Approximately 105cm
- Mesh
- Fish-friendly rubberised mesh, 20mm
- Construction
- Aluminium frame and handle; foldable head; slide-and-click telescopic handle with twin-spring locking
Specs checked with Savage Gear, Oct 2026.
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Our take
A proper predator net without the usual faff
The big appeal here is the balance of working space and portability. You get an XL head for landing larger predators, but the net folds for transport and uses a telescopic handle with a twin-spring locking mechanism. That’s the sort of detail that matters when a fish is at your feet and you don’t want a bit of kit playing silly beggars.
What you’re buying
A big head, sensible mesh and less transport faff
The headline feature is the 70cm x 85cm XL head. That gives you a generous opening for pike, zander and larger perch, with enough room to guide the fish in rather than forcing it through a cramped hoop. The aluminium frame keeps the design light and practical.
The 20mm rubberised mesh is made with fish care in mind. It’s a good fit for predator fishing, where trebles, teeth and fins can make ordinary mesh a proper nuisance. Keep the lure under control and the fish should be much easier to manage at the net.
The head folds for storage, while the telescopic handle uses a slide-and-click system and twin-spring lock. That combination makes the net more mobile-friendly, particularly when you’re hopping between swims or carrying your gear along a towpath.
Worth knowing. The approximate 105cm transport length is manageable, but this is still an XL predator net. Check your rucksack, rod holdall or boot space before buying if storage is already tight.
Best bank match
Made for mobile predator anglers
This is aimed squarely at anglers targeting predators with lures or deadbaits who want one dependable net for bigger fish. Pike anglers will appreciate the head size, while zander and chunky perch anglers get plenty of landing room without needing a massive boat-style net.
It also makes sense for anglers who move around. Fold the head, shorten the handle and carry it between spots. When you reach a promising margin or reed edge, extend the handle and have it ready before the bite-time arrives. That’s much better than hunting for a net after the screaming take.
It’s less of a natural fit for tiny canals, cramped city pegs or anglers mainly catching small perch. There, a smaller net may be easier to control and less likely to snag every bush on the way to the next swim. For proper predator work, though, the XL format is the point.
Quick answers
The bits anglers usually want to know
Is the Savage Gear Pro Landing Net XL easy to carry? The head folds and the handle telescopes, so it’s designed to be more portable than a fixed, full-length predator net. Its approximate transport length is 105cm, so it remains a proper-sized bit of kit rather than a tiny roving net.
What fish is it aimed at? It’s designed for predator fishing. The XL head is especially useful when targeting pike and zander, but it also gives plenty of space for bigger perch. Match the net to the venue, though; small, tight swims may favour something more compact.
Is the mesh suitable for fish care? The net uses fish-friendly rubberised mesh with a listed 20mm mesh size. As always, wet the net where appropriate, keep the fish supported and have your unhooking gear ready before bringing a predator out of the water.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Large 70cm x 85cm head gives you a generous landing target.
- Fish-friendly rubberised mesh is a sensible choice for predator work.
- Foldable design and roughly 105cm transport length make it easier to carry and store.
- Aluminium frame and handle keep the net lightweight and practical.
Worth knowing
- The XL head is more net than you need for small perch or cramped little swims.
- A folding, telescopic design adds moving parts that need keeping clean and free from grit.
- The larger head can still take up room when you’re moving between swims.
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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 size is the Savage Gear Pro Landing Net XL?
What size is the Savage Gear Pro Landing Net XL?
The XL net head measures 70cm x 85cm. The listed overall dimensions are 85cm x 70cm x 80cm.
02Is the mesh fish-friendly?
Is the mesh fish-friendly?
Yes. It uses a fish-friendly rubberised mesh with a listed 20mm mesh size.
03How does the handle lock?
How does the handle lock?
The aluminium handle uses a slide-and-click telescopic system with a twin-spring locking mechanism.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: verdict. The strongest reasons to choose it are large 70cm x 85cm head gives you a generous landing target. and fish-friendly rubberised mesh is a sensible choice for predator work.; the main trade-off is the xl head is more net than you need for small perch or cramped little swims..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Large 70cm x 85cm head gives you a generous landing target.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Pike and zander lure anglers: The XL head gives you more room when a proper predator comes alongside, and the rubberised mesh is a fish-conscious choice.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “The XL head is more net than you need for small perch or cramped little swims.”
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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