The Catfish Pro Sanctuary Cradle Base Unit is the base-system option for anglers who already own the matching Catfish Pro unhooking mat. It is aimed at catfish anglers who need a raised cradle arrangement for large fish rather than a flat mat on the bank.
The system is designed to use the Catfish Pro mat in the base. That means the base unit is not a stand-alone fish-care product; it needs the correct XL or XXL mat fitted before it is used with a fish.
For anglers building the setup from scratch, Catfish Pro also offers complete Sanctuary cradle systems that include the matching mat. The XL system works with the XL unhooking mat size of 68in x 33in, while the XXL system works with the larger XXL mat size of 88in x 33in.
Used correctly, the Sanctuary base turns the existing mat into a more controlled cradle for catfish handling. It suits anglers who already have the compatible mat and want the extra containment and working height of a framed bank-side fish-care station.
| Feature | What this means |
|---|---|
| Base-system purchase route | Suited to anglers who already own the compatible Catfish Pro mat. |
| Not usable on its own | The matching mat is required before the cradle can be used safely with a fish. |
| Uses Catfish Pro unhooking mat in the base | The mat provides the fish-contact surface inside the cradle frame. |
| XL mat compatibility: 68in x 33in | The XL option fits the listed XL Catfish Pro unhooking mat size. |
| XXL mat compatibility: 88in x 33in | The larger listed system is for the XXL Catfish Pro mat option. |
| Cradle format | Raised sides and a frame give more containment than using a flat mat alone. |
| Catfish-focused fish care | The system is sized and positioned for very large predator handling on the bank. |
| Complete system option available | Anglers without the matching mat should check the complete-system option before buying. |
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No. The source information states that the base system cannot be used on its own.
It is for anglers who already have the compatible Catfish Pro unhooking mat and want the cradle base unit.
The XL Sanctuary system works with the Catfish Pro XL unhooking mat, listed as 68in x 33in.
Yes. Catfish Pro lists an XXL Sanctuary system for the XXL unhooking mat, listed as 88in x 33in.
If the angler does not already own the compatible mat, the complete system with mat is the safer purchase route.
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