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Solar Weigh/Retainer Sling – Large

£49.99

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Product Details and Uses

Solar Weigh/Retainer Sling – Large (Classic Green)

The Original Big-Fish Safety System.

At Gerry’s Fishing, we know that sometimes you can’t beat the classics. While many brands focus on flashy patterns, the Solar Weigh/Retainer Sling in its signature “Solar Green” remains a staple on the banks of the world’s toughest venues. This “Large” version is specifically built for the specialist targeting “monsters,” providing a massive 1.4m internal space to ensure even the longest zip-linear or massive continental mirror has plenty of room.

This is a true dual-purpose tool. It acts as a stable, zero-stretch weigh sling and a safe, high-buoyancy retainer. With reinforced seams and Solar’s legendary attention to detail, this sling is built to protect the fish of a lifetime.

Technical Specifications

Feature	Details
Material	Heavy-duty, fish-friendly 600D material (Classic Green)
Dimensions	1.4 meters (Large/Continental Size)
Floatation	Full-length buoyant tubes with high-visibility end caps
Zips	Heavy-duty double zips with safety locking clip
Drainage	Quick-drain mesh base for instant water release
Cord	Long, high-visibility retention cord with bankstick thread
Handles	Reinforced webbing straps with centralized metal weigh rings
Storage	Supplied in a water-resistant “stink bag”

Key Performance Features

Massive Proportions: The 1.4m length is designed to accommodate the biggest carp on the planet. If you are heading to France, Italy, or a big UK “big fish” water, this is the size you need to ensure the fish isn’t cramped or damaged.
Maximum Buoyancy: The full-length foam tubes ensure the sling sits high in the water, keeping the top clear of the surface for maximum oxygen exchange. This ensures the fish stays calm and recovered while you prepare your gear.
Ultra-Fast Drainage: The mesh base is engineered to dump water the moment you lift the sling from the margins. This eliminates “false weights” and ensures your scales give you an accurate reading of the fish alone.
Safety Lock System: Equipped with a robust zip and a secondary carabiner-style clip, it is impossible for a fish to “kick” its way out of the sling while being retained.
Reflective Visibility: Features reflective strips that glow under a headtorch beam, making it easy to check on your catch or locate the sling in total darkness.

Where to Use the Solar Weigh/Retainer Sling (Large)

This is the “go-to” sling for extreme carp fishing:

French & European Road Trips: Essential for venues like Lac de St Cassien or Rainbow Lake, where fish can exceed 70lb or 80lb and require the extra length of a Large sling.
Big UK Reservoirs: If you’re targeting long, lean commons in large inland seas, the 1.4m length prevents the fish’s tail from being compressed against the mesh.
Weedy Margins: The high-buoyancy floats keep the sling above the “silt line” and clear of bottom weed, providing the fish with a safer environment during short-term retention.
Boat Landing & Weighing: The rigid support bars make it much easier to transfer a fish from the water into a boat, providing a solid “cradle” that supports the fish’s internal organs.