The Sonik Proguard Framed Cradle is built for carp anglers who want a raised fish-care station with a low working height. It gives the security of a framed cradle while keeping the fish close enough to the bank for controlled unhooking, weighing and photography.
Its low-slung frame helps reduce the lift from landing net or sling into the cradle. The padded sides and fish-friendly lining create a protected area that keeps the fish away from stones, gravel and uneven ground.
Side drainage mesh lets excess water escape rather than pooling inside the cradle. A secure top mesh flap helps keep the fish contained while scales, forceps or camera kit are being sorted. The extendable levelling legs use swivel mud feet, so the cradle can be steadied on sloped or soft swims. That matters when handling lively carp, because a level cradle gives the angler more control and reduces unnecessary movement.
For transport, the frame folds into a compact package and is supplied with a heavy-duty zipped carry bag. The assembled size is 130 x 74 x 28-36cm, while the transport size is 74 x 67 x 16cm, making it a large cradle that still packs flat enough for barrow or regular car transport.
| Feature | What this means |
|---|---|
| Low-slung framed cradle | The fish is kept off the ground but still low enough for controlled handling. |
| Assembled size: 130 x 74 x 28-36cm | The cradle gives a broad fish-care area with adjustable working height. |
| Transport size: 74 x 67 x 16cm | The frame folds flat enough to travel on a barrow or in a vehicle. |
| Fish-friendly lining | The inner surface is designed to be kinder to the fish during bank-side handling. |
| Side drainage mesh | Water can drain away instead of leaving the cradle heavy or overfilled. |
| Secure top mesh flap | The flap helps keep a lively fish covered while the angler prepares other kit. |
| Extendable legs with swivel mud feet | The cradle can be levelled more reliably on soft or uneven ground. |
| Padded frame protection | Padding reduces the chance of hard-frame contact if a fish moves suddenly. |
| Heavy-duty zipped carry bag | The supplied bag keeps the folded cradle contained for cleaner transport. |
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It is a cradles & unhooking mat, chosen for the situations that style of fishing calls for.
The cradle gives a broad fish-care area with adjustable working height.
The fish is kept off the ground but still low enough for controlled handling.
The inner surface is designed to be kinder to the fish during bank-side handling.
Water can drain away instead of leaving the cradle heavy or overfilled.
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