Korda Kaizen 42″ Landing Net

Korda Kaizen Green Landing Net 42″ | Premium Carp Fishing Net at Gerry’s Fishing

Secure your next personal best with absolute confidence using the Korda Kaizen Green Landing Net. Here at Gerry’s Fishing, we know that the net is the most critical piece of equipment in those final, nerve-wracking moments of a fight. Developed on the back of the incredibly impressive Korda Spring Bow, this net maintains the exceptional quality and functionality you expect, but hits the market at a highly competitive price point perfectly matched to the acclaimed Kaizen Green rod range.

Crafted with an ultra-lightweight carbon fibre handle and a sleek, stealthy aesthetic, the Kaizen Green net is engineered for swift, precise netting. With built-in buoyancy, innovative retaining features, and night-fishing capabilities, it is arguably one of the most well-thought-out landing nets available to the modern carp angler today.

Key Features

• Naturally Buoyant: Ingeniously engineered with robust yet lightweight components that give the net inherent buoyancy, completely eliminating the need to buy or fit a separate net float.

• Ultra-Light Carbon Handle: Features a 6-foot, lightweight carbon fibre handle with a unique reverse taper design, ensuring exceptional rigidity and minimal flex when lifting heavy fish.

• Fish Retaining Spike: Integrated stainless-steel spike at the base of the handle enables you to securely anchor the net into the soft margins or lakebed for temporary, safe fish retention.

• Night-Fishing Ready: The spreader block features a dedicated slot designed to perfectly fit a Korda Mini Stow-Lite isotope (not included), making netting fish in pitch darkness incredibly easy.

• Premium Spreader Block: Built around a strong, injection-moulded spreader block equipped with an aluminium insert for unmatched long-term durability.

• Complete Package: Supplied with a highly fish-friendly 42-inch shallow net mesh and a premium Korda branded nylon carry sleeve.

Product Details & Practical Uses

The Korda Kaizen Green Landing Net is designed to remove the stress from the netting process. One of its most revolutionary features is its inherent buoyancy. Standard nets often sink rapidly at the spreader block unless a bulky foam float is added, which can cause drag in the water. This net is built to naturally rest on the water’s surface, allowing you to lay it out flat in front of you while playing a fish with both hands. It will simply wait there until you are ready to effortlessly draw the carp over the cord.

The 6-foot handle utilizes a specialized reverse taper construction. This pushes the strength and stiffness toward the spreader block end, reducing the dreaded “bounce” or flex that can occur when trying to scoop a fast-moving fish in the margins. Once the fish is safely in the mesh, the built-in stainless-steel spike comes into its own. Instead of struggling to find a safe place to hold the net while you prepare your unhooking mat, sling, and camera gear, you simply push the spike firmly into the lakebed, safely retaining your catch in the margins while you get sorted.

Finished in a sleek, non-reflective matt black with subtle green Korda branding, this net not only performs flawlessly but looks incredible sitting alongside your Kaizen Green rods.

Detailed Technical Specifications

Where to Use the Korda Kaizen Green Landing Net

• Overnight Carp Sessions: The built-in isotope slot is an absolute game-changer when your bite alarm screams at 3 AM. Dropping an isotope in the block gives you a clear visual target to guide the fish into when using a headtorch.

• Solo Angling: The inherent buoyancy means you don’t have to wrestle with holding the net and the rod simultaneously. Leave the net floating on the surface while you play the fish out.

• Weedy or Shallow Margins: The 42-inch shallow mesh is much easier to maneuver over submerged weedbeds than a deep, cumbersome mesh, preventing the net from getting snagged just as you bring the fish over the cord.

• Steep or Awkward Swims: The stainless-steel spike allows you to safely secure the net and fish in the margins while you navigate up a steep bank to wet your unhooking mat and prepare your scales.

Gerry’s Fishing Pro Tip: > Always take advantage of the stainless-steel spike, but remember to ensure the water in the margins is deep enough and clear of thick silt before anchoring the net. While the fish is resting securely in the water, use those crucial 2-3 minutes to wet down your unhooking mat, zero your weigh sling on the scales, and get your camera settings right. A rested fish on the bank is a much calmer fish!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do I really not need a net float for this?

Absolutely not! Korda has designed the frame and handle components to be naturally buoyant. The net will happily sit horizontally on the surface of the water on its own, saving you the extra expense and bulk of a separate foam net float.

Is the shallow mesh safe for large carp?

Yes, the 42-inch shallow mesh is incredibly fish-friendly. It is deep enough to safely envelop and rest a 40lb+ carp without folding them up, but shallow enough that you won’t be dragging excess material through weed beds or struggling to lift the wet mesh out of the water.

What isotope fits into the spreader block?

The slot in the injection-moulded spreader block is specifically machined to house a Korda Mini Stow-Lite isotope (sold separately).

Does the handle break down into two pieces?

No, this specific model features a continuous 1-piece 6ft handle. This design choice maximizes the stiffness of the ultra-light carbon fibre and provides the incredible rigidity required by the reverse taper profile.